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GCSE Psychology - AQA
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Psychology
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Certificates
  • GCSE Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Paper 1: Cognition and behaviour (included in price)
  • Paper 2: Social context and behaviour (included in price)
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Overview

  • Achieve an internationally recognised qualification in GCSE Psychology from AQA.
  • Study fascinating topics such as the constructivist theory of perception, Piaget's stage theory, and non-verbal communication.
  • Study at your own pace and develop a solid foundation of knowledge that will prepare you for future studies in related fields.
  • Choose whether to add your exams to your enrolment and we will take care of booking these for you when you're ready!

Study the fascinating topic of psychology and learn more about how our social interactions influence our way of thinking, how the brain develops, and the theories behind the link between language and thoughts.

This online GCSE course in Psychology provides the perfect foundation of knowledge for a variety of future study pathways and careers, including healthcare, marketing, social work, sports, and more!

This AQA GCSE Psychology course is the same as the GCSE syllabus currently studied in traditional schools throughout the UK, allowing you to achieve an internationally recognised GCSE qualification from home at your own pace.

Please note, you must complete the official exams in order to achieve your qualification in GCSE Psychology.

Exam add-on available at additional cost.

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will book these for you, saving you the hassle of booking them yourself and giving you more time to dedicate to your psychology studies.

Qualification

Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Psychology

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Regulated by Ofqual
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Assessment details

Paper 1: Cognition and behaviour

Included in course price

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Weighting: 50% of GCSE
  • Total marks: 100

What’s assessed: memory, perception, development, and research methods. You will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.

Paper 2: Social context and behaviour

Included in course price

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Weighting: 50% of GCSE
  • Total marks: 100

What’s assessed: social influence, language, thought and communication, brain and neuropsychology and psychological problems.

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Course content


Topic 1 - Memory
Topic 2 - Perception
Topic 3 - Development
Topic 4 - Research methods
Topic 5 - Data handling
Topic 6 - Social influence
Topic 7 - Language, thought and communication
Topic 8 - Brain and nueropsychology
Topic 9 - Psychological problems

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

Who is this course for?

Our GCSE courses are tailored for people who need to fit learning around their existing commitments. Specifically designed to be studied from home, we have made it easy to study around your busy schedule.

We have students of all ages studying A Levels with us, with students in their teens right through to their nineties! We believe education should be accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of their age.

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There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

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