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Psychology

at Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology A Level will offer you the opportunity to look at some of the explanations psychologists make to understand humans and their interactions with the world. The course aims to develop your awareness and understanding of psychological theories, research, concepts and methods and of ethical issues in psychology, such as the ethical implications of psychological research. You will explore many different areas of Psychology, including the core areas of Cognitive, Social, Developmental and Biological Psychology together with Psychopathology, Approaches to Psychology and Research Methods. The topics covered will reflect some contemporary issues and Classic research studies. Through designing and reporting psychological investigations, you will develop the skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation. From a personal perspective you should find the fundamental questions of psychology interesting: Why do I behave like this? Why do I feel like this? Why do I think like this? Psychology combines well with many subjects including Sociology, English Literature, Mathematics and Biology. It is not necessary to have studied Psychology A Level to follow a degree course in Psychology but it is relevant to any of the caring professions as well as employment in such diverse areas as advertising, management and human resources.

What you need to get on

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In total students need to have achieved at least six GCSEs of which at least four subjects are at Grade 6 (or Grade B). In addition students must meet subject entry requirements. Students meeting only the minimum entry requirements for the sixth form are likely to find the choice of subjects which they can access is restricted. In addition, Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or English Literature, Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics, and Grade 6 in any GCSE Science (including Psychology).

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

  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

    GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0SF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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