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Psychology A Level

at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is a popular subject choice and involves an exploration of the human mind and behaviour, for example mental disorders, criminal behaviour and addiction. We are interested in why human beings behave the way they do. There are a range of perspectives regarding how human behaviour is explained; including the biological approach that states that we behave the way we do due to our genetics and inherited traits that we have from birth. For instance, they would explain aggressive behaviour in terms of hormones or “the warrior gene” (a gene that predisposes an individual to be aggressive, if it is activated). We encourage students to have an open mind when studying Psychology due to the sensitive nature of some of the topics and to motivate them to look at behaviour from a variety of viewpoints. Psychology is a scientific subject, so students are also encouraged to develop their skills in this area by completing two personal investigations at the end of Year 12 and carrying out wider reading of scientific journal articles.

What you need to get on

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE Grades in the range of 9-4, including Maths, English, Science, minimum Grade 4. Prospective students must be willing to undertake reading & research in their own time. In addition, students will need to develop their essay writing skills and will regularly complete extended writing tasks in exam conditions.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Herne Bay High School

    BULLOCKSTONE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CT6 7NS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · HERNE BAY

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