Psychology GCSE
Our course code: X808
Course fee:
£675 or from £51 per month with 
Course fee:
£675 or from £51 per month with
Psychology is the science of the mind; the study of, among other things, how our thought processes work, why we behave the way we do and how we learn. Our GCSE Psychology course will allow you to better understand both yourself and others and provides a great introduction for anyone interested in studying psychology at a higher level or simply learning more about how our minds work.
GCSEs are the most widely taken qualification in the UK and considered the educational standard for school-leavers at 16. You’ll learn about different schools of psychology and psychological theories, explanations for different behaviours and the research methods used to study the subject. Full details of the course can be found below.
This GCSE Psychology course has been written to the latest specifications and has been designed to give you the best possible chance of success. You’ll have everything you need to succeed, starting with a clear induction and well-structured assignments to help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for the exam. You will have guaranteed access to one of our exam centres if you to sit your final GCSE examinations in the UK. GCSE’s are Qualifications that count.
The next opportunity to sit exams for this course is Summer 2021.
Psychology is the science of the mind; the study of, among other things, how our thought processes work, why we behave the way we do and how we learn.
If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free
Access to our Country-wide network of exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
We contact you, help you write a study plan and support you throughout.
The AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs and A-levels.
You should allow for between 120 and 150 hours’ study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.
Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, e-books, and online quizzes.
You will benefit from our personal tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment.
All enrolments now will be for exams in Summer 2021.
You’ll be required to complete the two GCSE standard written exams.
Official exams
We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own. Check where your closest exam centre is.
Assignments
During your course, you will also be required complete 9 assignments and one introductory. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.
Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive a GCSE in Psychology, issued by AQA. This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning.
Difficulty - Level 2
Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have the ability to read and write English effectively.
We have some answers to common student questions, but if you can't find the answer you're looking for then please contact us and we will do everything we can to answer your questions.
Yes. there will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking Your personal tutor can provide more details.
There are no essential set texts. The course includes some recommended books that you may wish to refer to for additional reading.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).
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