Course Overview

As well as leading to a qualification thar will be invaluable in the area of business and communications, the course will help you understand the way psychologists see the world. The scope of the course is wide-ranging, covering everything from cognitive psychology to social behaviour.

Pre-requisites

You do not need any special qualifications but some basic maths skills would be useful.

Key Topics

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Pro and Anti Social Behaviour
• Research Methods

Qualification

GCSE in Psychology

Support

As a ODLC student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ODLC online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your own exams, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. Exams are held in various parts of the UK.

Exams take place in June with the deadline for submitting coursework being the 1st February. Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees.

What our Students Say

"The course from ODLC was ideal – the course materials were excellent, and I got great support from my tutor when I needed it, which helped me to keep motivated.  When I passed my exam, I was delighted and my employers were really impressed. Soon after, I got my promotion and I now love my job as a 'number cruncher!' The course from ODLC has really opened doors for me and given me the confidence I needed to get ahead." Donna Linden, ODLC Graduate, Glasgow.

Your Future Prospects

With this GCSE Psychology qualification, a number of different career paths will be open to you.