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Psychology

at Dover Grammar School For Boys, Dover · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In psychology we study the AQA linear specification. You will need to achieve a grade 6 or higher in biology GCSE or, if studying double science, a 6/6. Year 1: • Social Influence – we look at why people obey and conform. •Memory – we study how human memory works and what happens when we forget. • Psychopathology – we focus on three main disorders: OCD, depression and phobias. • Attachment – we focus on our first attachments to our primary care giver (normally our mother or father). • Research Methods – we look at the methods of conducting psychology studies. • Approaches – This is the building block of psychology. We study the different approaches to understanding human behaviour. • Biopsychology – Here we channel our inner biologist! We look at biological functions and systems such as the features and areas of the brain and our nervous system and look at how these affect our behaviour. Year 2: • Relationships – we look at romantic relationships – from why we find people attractive to why relationships break down. • Eating Behaviour – we look at the physiological systems which control when we feel hungry and full. We also specialise in explanations for the causes of anorexia and obesity. • Forensics – we focus on why people turn to crime and the best ways to punish and rehabilitate criminals. • Issues and Debates – we look at the problems with psychological research and the key debates within the topic. We study the nature/nurture debate and discuss whether we think psycholo

What you need to get on

In order to secure a place in our sixth form for Psychology, a student is required to achieve the following grades: • At least a gread 6 in GCSE Biology (triple) or Garde 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science • At least a grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature • At least a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics • At least four additional grade 6 GCSEs or equivalent

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

  • Dover Grammar School for Boys

    Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dover

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