Psychology A Level (AQA)

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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Why study this subject?

If you are fascinated by the idea of understanding the brain, if you want to grasp the complexities of human behaviour then Psychology is the A Level for you.

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of 11 units (8 mandatory and 3 optional):

• Unit 1: Social Influence

• Unit 2: Memory

• Unit 3: Attachment

• Unit 4: Psychopathology

• Unit 5: Approaches in psychology

• Unit 6: Biopsychology

• Unit 7: Research methods

• Unit 8: Issues and debates in psychology

• Option 1 from: Relationships; Gender or Cognition and development

• Option 2 from: Schizophrenia; Eating behavior or Stress

• Option 3 from: Aggression; Forensic psychology or Addiction

Assessment

Paper 1 2hr written examination on units 1-4 33.3%

Paper 2 2hr written examination on units 5-7 33.3%

Paper 3 2hr written examination on unit 8 & optional units 33.3%

LEVEL 3 ROUTE OF STUDY

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. You will study a programme that can be tailored to meet your interests and future aspirations to give you the best chance of academic success. This programme is a two-year linear course. To study four level 3 courses, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above. All courses are subject to change and are not set in stone.

Additional Entry Requirements

GCSE English and a Science at grade 5 or above.