
Psychology
You will learn about studies and theories into a range of topics including Perception, Social Psychology and Psychological Problems.
Psychology GCSE
Have you ever wondered…
- Why some people are successful and others aren’t?
- What makes us forget?
- How a salesperson could use body language to persuade someone to buy a product?
- What causes depression?
If so, then this is the course for you.

What does the course involve?
You will learn about studies and theories into a range of topics including Perception, Social Psychology and Psychological Problems. You will gain an insight into some of the things that influence a person’s mind and behaviour.
Paper 1
- Memory
- Perception
- Development
- Research Methods
Paper 2
- Social
- Language, Thought and Communication
- Brain and Neuropsychology
- Psychological Problems
Assessment
Qualification
GCSE
Awarding Body
AQA
Entry Requirements
You do not need any previous knowledge of Psychology.
We strongly advise that you have a Grade 3 or D for English and Science.
You will also need:
- An interest in finding out about people’s behaviour.
- To be able to write clear English.
- To be able to understand specialist terms.
Career path
GCSE Psychology is a good foundation for further study of this subject.

