Psychology
at Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Why study Psychology? Studying Psychology will give you fundamental and lasting insights into human behaviour; you will learn about the main approaches in this subject (Biological; Cognitive; Social; Developmental and Individual Differences). The research in Psychology ranges from controlled experiments on humans (power of the authority figure to conformity in administering electric shocks) to long term case studies (deprivation studies)
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 6 in Mathematics and a Grade 6 in Biology or 6 6 in Combined Science (If taken at GCSE a Grade 6 in 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
Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chatham
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