Psychology - A Level

Students should submit applications by 19 December 2025.

Applications will remain open throughout the year and late applications will be considered; however, students should be aware that they may not receive their preferred choices if a late application is received.

Once applications have been received, all applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their application and ensure that their subject choices are suitable.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sixth form and to you playing an active part in the life of our Academy.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of psychological concepts, theories, and research methods and offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology. It covers core areas such as:

Cognitive Psychology: Understanding how we think and perceive the world.

Social Psychology: Exploring how we are influenced by others.

Developmental Psychology: Examining how we develop over our lifespan.

Biological Psychology: Investigating the biological underpinnings of behaviour.

Compulsory content

1. Social influence
2. Memory
3. Attachment
4. Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
5. Approaches in Psychology
6. Biopsychology
7. Research methods
8. Issues and debates in Psychology

The course is assessed through three separate 2 hour exams.

Each paper is worth 33.3% of the A Level

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, and for this specific subject;

a grade 5 in GCSE English, Maths and Science.

If you have a natural curiosity about the complexities of the human mind, studying A Level Psychology can take you on an exciting journey into a fascinating career. Employers across multiple industries highly favour the knowledge gained from taking psychology as an A Level. As are the transferable skills such as critical thinking, analysis and decision-making.

A Level Psychology will prepare you for university level study and opens doors to careers in therapy, forensic psychology, teaching, sports psychology, law enforcement and marketing to name a few.