GCSE Psychology
£419.00
GCSE Psychology
£419.00
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On this GCSE Psychology course, students learn a range of complex psychological theories and research. Studying for this course gives students the foundation to work in counselling and mental health roles. The qualification can also be used to move on to further study at A Level.
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On this GCSE Psychology course, students learn a range of complex psychological theories and research. Studying for this course gives students the foundation to work in counselling and mental health roles. The qualification can also be used to move on to further study at A Level.
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About this GCSE Psychology Course
Throughout this GCSE Psychology course students will become acquainted with a variety of different units including social, criminal and developmental psychology. This course is perfect for anyone looking to achieve a GCSE in Psychology to enhance their knowledge of a complex and interesting subject and gain an internationally recognised qualification.
| Study Time: | 120Â hours |
| Enrolment length: | 12 months |
| Course Format: | Online |
| Entry Requirements: | None Specific |
To get the full Edexcel GCSE, students must enter themselves as a private candidate for the exam. You can learn all about this process by visiting our GCSE exam guide page.
Qualification
The Edexcel GCSE Psychology qualification is available both in the UK and internationally and is seen as a global standard for knowledge in business. The course is accredited with Edexcel, an industry leader with decades of expertise in academic qualifications. For more information regarding Edexcel, click on the Edexcel tab further up this page.
Course Content
Included in this GCSE Psychology course are the following units:
Topic 1: Development
In this first unit of the course you will look at the development of the brain and how children think at different stages in their development. Â
You will then go on to explore, in detail, a variety of theorists and focus on the work of each, looking closely at their strengths and weaknesses.Â
Finally, you will look at morality issues in psychology differentiating between ‘morality’ and ‘morals’ before researching moral dilemmas.
Topic 2: Memory
In this unit you will explore the definition of the term ‘memory’ covering the key concepts of input, encoding, storage, retrieval and output, looking at each of these concepts in detail before analysing how the memory processes information.Â
You will then look in depth at short-term memory and long-term memory before moving on to learn about amnesia and the two forms of memory loss associated with this term.
Topic 3: Psychological problems
In this unit you will look closely at different mental health problems and explore some of the symptoms sufferers experience such as disturbed sleep, poor concentration and lack of an appetite.Â
You will then move on to explore addiction and how addiction is often associated with mental health problems.  Â
Finally, you will research the influence of genes on depression and addiction, exploring cognitive and social learning theories before moving on to look at the different treatments available.
Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology
In this unit you will begin by looking at the structure and function of the brain, learning about the functions of the temporal lobes.Â
You will explore the central nervous system and learn about the impact of neurological damage on behaviour.
Topic 5: Social influence
In this unit you will look closely at the four key areas of social influence, obedience, conformity, deindividuation and the bystander effect, and try to understand why people are heavily influenced by the actions or instructions of others.Â
Topic 6: Criminal psychology
In this unit you will explore the different learning theories that are applied in psychology. Â
You will look in depth at criminal behaviour, taking into account positive and negative reinforcement and punishment before moving on to personality traits and measurements.Â
Topic 7: The self
In this unit you will explore concepts of self and self-concept looking at what having a sense of worth and identity means to us as individuals.Â
You will research the internal and external factors on the self and self-esteem taking into account negative emotions, temperament, experiences and comparison with others, before looking at how personality can be measured.Â
Finally, you will take into account alternative theories of measuring personality such as traits.Â
Topic 8: Perception
Most people can make sense of what they see automatically through perception that, can be argued, is based on two major factors, visual cues and visual constancies. However, sometimes the eye plays tricks on the brain, and in this unit you will look at visual distortions and illusions that result in a person’s inability to perceive something accurately.Â
You will then research Gibson’s theory of perception before moving on to explore the four main influences on a person’s perceptual set: motivation, expectation, emotion and culture.
Topic 9: Sleep and dreaming
In this unit you will look at the stages of sleep and what occurs during each before researching the internal and external influences on sleep.Â
You will research sleep disorders and the effects that these have on the body’s natural functions before looking at Sigmund Freud’s theory on the unconscious mind.
Topic 10: Language, thought and communication
In this unit you will look closely at the relationship between language and thinking, taking into account research carried out by Piaget and Vygotsky. You will be encouraged to compare and contrast each of the theorists in terms of their views on the relationship between language and thought.Â
You will then move on to consider how thought and language structures affect our own views of the world and research the different forms of communication in humans and animals.Â
Finally, you will explore forms of non-verbal communication including facial expressions and body language.
Topic 11: Research methods
In this unit you will explore the different methods of carrying out research.Â
You will look closely at the different methods of sampling, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of each before moving on to gain an insight into the reliability and validity of research outcomes.Â
You will learn about the ethical issues that should be considered when carrying out research and understand the importance of gaining participants’ consent.Â
Online study and instant enrolment
All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.
Our Online Campus includes:
- Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
- Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
- Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
- Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
- Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
- Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
- Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
- Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
- Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.
Unlimited assessment submissions
All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.
On this Psychology GCSE course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.
Get full tutor support
Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.
We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.
Assessments
On this GCSE Psychology course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.
Enrolment Length
All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!
Gain a full Edexcel GCSE
This course prepares learners to sit for their Edexcel GCSE examination. We offer full tuition and materials to get you ready for your exams and completing a GCSE in this way results in exactly the same qualification as through a traditional school.
Edexcel GCSE
Ofqual Regulated
Same qualification as in traditional schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 772 0887 or email [email protected].
What is included in this GCSE Psychology course?
The GCSE courses that we offer are to prepare you for your exam. We provide the revision for the GCSE’s, there are assignments at the end of each unit for you to complete and submit to your tutor, this way you will be marked on what you have learnt in the unit and see if there is anything that you need to focus a little more on. Once you have worked your way through all of the units then you will also have a mock exam. When you have completed all of the revision with us then all being well you should be ready to book in for and sit your GCSE exam. Please note, the cost of the exam isn’t included in the cost of the course and completing the GCSE course with us will not give you a GCSE qualification.
Do I have to sit an exam?
You do, the GCSE Psychology course that we offer is to prepare you for the exam, you will then need to book in at a centre that is convenient for you to sit your exam as a private candidate.
Am I assigned a tutor for this course?
You are! Once you have enrolled then you will have an assigned tutor, this person is the one who will be marking your work, providing feedback, and passing your work. If you need to speak to your tutor at any time throughout your enrolment then you can message them via the campus and they will reply within 24 hours of our working hours.
Can I speak to someone before I enrol?
Of course! We have course advisors and a customer service team in the office Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm who will be happy to help and answer any questions that you may have. You can call us on 0800 772 0887, email us at [email protected] or we even have a live chat facility.
How long do I have to study?
The enrolment term is 12 months, however, as long as you complete all of the written assignments and practical tasks (if applicable) then you can complete the course sooner if you wish. If you need any additional time after the 12 months then you can also extend which costs £60 per month and you can do this as many times as needed.
What are the payment options?
There are various payment options for this GCSE Psychology course. The first option will be for you to purchase the course and pay in full upon enrolment. The second option is the pay monthly option, this is completely interest free and splits the cost into 12 monthly payments. Finally, we can send an invoice with 30 days payment terms if your employer will be funding the cost of the course – if you would like this option, then please ask your employer to get in contact with us so we can provide them with the details we will need.
Do you offer any funding for the GCSE Psychology course?
Unfortunately we don’t offer any free or funded courses but you can split the cost into 12 monthly payments which is completely interest free.
Do I need to buy anything else for this GCSE Psychology course?
Everything that you will need will be provided to you when you enrol, you will also need to complete some of your own research too. Buying text books and other resources can become costly so we don’t ask you to or recommend buying anything, there is lots of free and very useful information online!
How do I log in and access my GCSE Psychology course?
Once you have enrolled then you have access to the campus right away to get started on your course. You can log in by going to our website and clicking ‘Log in’ at the top right hand side of the page. Your username is the email address that you used to enrol and your password is the one you created at the checkout when enrolling.
What happens if I fail an assignment?
If you fail an assignment, then please do not worry! You can resubmit your assignment as many times as needed until you pass. Each time you submit an assignment then your tutor will mark it and provide feedback, you can then make the amendments and resubmit and have the new version marked again.
How do I complete my assignments?
Once you have enrolled and accessed the campus you will see your assignment tasks and criteria of what needs to be covered in each assignment.
How long does it take to mark my work?
We have a marking timescale of 5 working days from the submission, your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback with if you need to make any amendments to enable you to pass. Please note, we do ask that learners don’t upload more than one submission at a time as this will delay the marking not just for yourself but for other learners too.
Do I have to attend or view any live/virtual lessons?
You don’t, everything is in written, text, image and diagram format. You will have access to the campus 24/7 to be able to log in and complete your work. You won’t need to view any videos or audio lessons.
What device can I/shall I use?
As you will have assignments to write and type up for submission then we would recommend using a computer or laptop for this as you will need to use a software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type these. You may also be able to use an iPad/tablet for this. You can use a smartphone if you wish but you may find it difficult and it would probably be easier on a larger screen/device.
How do I see my course material/resources?
Everything that you will need for your GCSE Psychology course will be accessible on our online campus. You can select the online and paper versions of most of our courses too, if you select this option then there will be an additional £35 cost, this covers the cost of us printing out a full course pack in a ring binder folder and sending out via Royal Mail 1st Class, Tracked & Signed delivery.
Who is the Awarding Body of the GCSE’s?
The GCSE courses that we offer are to the Edexcel specification, when booking in for your exam then please ensure that you book the Edexcel version, this will ensure that you have learnt all of the correct and relevant course/exam content and are fully prepared!
Is this foundation level or higher level?
The GCSE Psychology course will prepare you for both levels, the revision that we provide is extensive so that you can then choose whether you would like to enter yourself for the foundation level or higher level exam paper.
Fully supported by an online tutor
Our courses come with full tuition from an expert tutor. Your tutor is contactable by our messaging system and the same person will provide feedback on your assignments. We also have a dedicated admin team on hand to help over the phone, through live chat and by email.
1 working day for replies to messages
5 working days for feedback on assignment
Our turnaround times are the best in the industry!
