Psychology (A Level)

Applications Open: Monday, 2 November 2026

Applications Close: Friday, 8 January 2027

How to Apply:

All students to apply via Kent Choices - upon completion, an email will follow to confirm receipt of your application.

Entry Requirements:

All students need to meet the following criteria to gain a place in Year 12 at The School of Science and Technology Maidstone:

• Achieve 32 points across their eight best GCSE subjects
• A minimum grade 4 in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature)
• Meet the subject entry requirements for the course they wish to study (click here for detailed curriculum information)

The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain; an unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric currents. But why is it that some people suffer from stress or mental illness? Or that others are considered abnormal for deviating from social norms? Psychology looks at questions like these and more. It’s a fascinating science with cutting edge research that has real world applications that you are bound to find interesting. Psychology will complement just about any other subject. Students who study psychology often also study biology, sociology, business, English or physical education. Also students, who want a career in any of the caring services, or in marketing or human resources, will find an understanding of psychology useful.

  

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths...

This will be discussed in further detail during the induction process