Psychology AS/A Level

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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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.

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 behaviour or Stress

• Option 3 from: Aggression; Forensic psychology or Addiction

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%

GCSE English and a Science at grade 5 or above.