GCSE Psychology

GCSE Psychology Course Overview

Gain an insight into the amazing world of psychology.  Discover some of the techniques psychologists use to develop a better understanding of how our minds work.  The scope of the course is wide-ranging, covering everything from cognitive psychology to social behaviour.

Pre-requisites

None

Qualification

GCSE in Psychology

Specification

4182 - AQA GCSE Psychology

Benefits

• Flexible term times
• Stepped learning approach
• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

Course Code

G49

ICS Support Period

You will receive support from ICS and our tutors until your assessment dates. We do not advise students to enrol on a GCSE less than 6 months prior to the assessments.

Key topics

• Unit 1: Making Sense of Other People
• Unit 2: Understanding Other People

Unit 1: Making Sense of Other People

• Memory
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Development of Personality
• Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination 
• Research Methods
• Methods of Investigation
• Methods of Control, Data Analysis and Data Presentation
• Ethical Considerations

Unit 2: Understanding Other People

• Learning
• Social Influence
• Sex and Gender
• Aggression
• Research Methods
• Methods of Investigation
• Methods of Control,
• Data Analysis and Data Presentation
• Ethical Considerations
  

Exams

There are three assessments for this GCSE.

1. Unit 1 - Written Paper – 1hour 45 mins
2. Unit 2 - Written Paper – 1hour 45 mins
3. Unit 3 – Coursework

Availability of Certification

Please be aware that for this GCSE the earliest students will be able to gain the qualification certificate will be June 2011. If you require your qualification sooner than this, please contact our ICS Course Advisers on 0800 056 3983 who will be able to assist and provide information on earlier assessments.

Examination Fee and Registration

Students will have to pay an examination fee of £21.80. This is payable to the AQA Examination Board.

Please note students are responsible for making their own exam arrangements.

Students should contact AQA as soon as possible to find out the deadlines for applying to sit the examinations. At this time students should also request the Entry Form for Private Candidates and also a list of centres and details of Open Centres for Private Candidates. For further information on examinations, please see the Assessment tab.

Find out more information about arranging your AQA examination.