Psychology
at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Dronfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the study of individuals and the factors which affect their choices and behaviour. There are a number of key approaches to explain behaviour such as the psychodynamic approach and the cognitive approach. We also study how to modify unwanted behaviours using techniques such as psychotherapy and drugs.
What you need to get on
Five 9-5 grades in English and Maths plus a 5 or above in Science
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
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dronfield
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