Study A Level Psychology from the comfort of your own home

Learn what makes people behave the way they do and discover the science behind the human mind with our AQA A Level in Psychology. Study for this recognised qualification online, in your own time and from the comfort of your own home.

Why study A Level Psychology online

If you want to understand what makes people tick..

Figure out why people act in certain ways…

And you want to explore how you could help change their thinking and behaviour.

Your new AQA Psychology A Level will help you do exactly that.

As it is a fully recognised AQA qualification, you’ll find the course materials up to date and accurate. And, should you wish to use it in support of an application to university, you could get up to 56 UCAS points.

This fully recognised AQA qualification will also help support applications for a variety of jobs in occupational psychology, clinical psychology and forensic psychology.

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    How your study will work

    You’ll have two full years to complete your study for your AQA Psychology A Level, though there are options to extend that period if you require.

    Thanks to our flexible distance learning approach, you’ll be able to manage your study around your schedule, setting targets and deadlines that are right for you.

    You can choose to receive your materials securely by post, or access them easily online. And in both cases you’ll receive full, unlimited e-mail support from an experienced tutor who is there to help guide your through the qualification.

    To complete this qualification successfully, you’ll be required to complete the exams outlined in the section below, but your progress will be tracked throughout the course by a combination of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked study.

    You’ll also have access to our Learner Services Team for any additional guidance you might require.

    To complete this qualification successfully, you’ll be required to complete an exam at the end of each module, but your progress will be tracked throughout the course by a combination of self-assessment exercises and tutor-monitored study.

    You’ll also have access to our Learner Services Team for any additional guidance you might require.

    Why choose Open Study College

    As an Open Study College student, you’ll be supplied with your course materials, as well as the full support of a fully qualified tutor throughout your studies

    You can choose to receive your materials through the post, or easily access them online.

    And, thanks to our flexible distance learning approach, you’ll be able to study at your own pace and only take exams when you feel confident and comfortable that you’ll be able to pass.

    If you’re interested in completing an ACCA but you’re looking for a more flexible approach to learning that fits around busy schedule, studying through the Open Study College could be ideal for you.

    What you will receive

    When you enrol with Open Study College, you’ll receive:

    • All The Tutor Support You Need – Though you might think studying from home means you miss out on tutor support, the fact is you’ll have access to and learn with an experienced tutor throughout your course. It’s like being at college or university, the only difference is, you choose when to get in touch with the tutor.
    • The Fully Recognised Qualification – When you see that our qualifications are recognised by approved boards such as AQA or Edexcel, it means the qualification you’re studying for is the fully recognised course. It’s the same qualification you’d get at college or university, only you get to study for it on your terms and in the comfort of your own home.
    • Support Transforming Your Career – If you’re looking to study at home with the intention of exploring a new career path, you’ll be pleased to know that all successful Open Study College Students receive a free CV rewriting service to help you develop your future career prospects once your study is complete. It’s just another way we’re determined to help our students like you achieve your goals.

    Above all, when you enrol with Open Study College, you’ll have full control over how and when you study.

    Whether you plan to study in the day, in the evening, or whenever you’re able to grab a spare bit of time at the weekend, the way our courses and tutor support are structured means you can manage your time accordingly and work at a pace that’s right for you.

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    A Level Psychology course options

    When it comes to our AQA Psychology A Level, you have two course options:

    • A Level Psychology– This is the full study course as recognised by AQA and all materials are supplied, along with tutor support. But with this option, you will be required to arrange your own exams when you feel comfortable taking them. However, we are able to help you find an exam centre, just give us a call when you’re ready.
    • A Level Psychology (Including Exams) – This is the full study course as recognised by AQA and all materials are supplied, along with tutor support. And with this option, when you feel ready to sit the exams, we will arrange them for you at our recognised exam centre in Birmingham, saving you the stress of booking.

    Your next step

    Psychology is a popular subject to study that we’ve found our students thoroughly enjoy.

    If you’re interested in learning more about psychology but you’re looking for a more flexible approach to learning that fits around your busy schedule, studying with Open Study College could be ideal for you.

    Thanks to our excellent rating on Trustpilot, you can easily and confidently enrol on the course today. To see the full course details and find out how you could enrol, just select your course choice from the ‘Our Courses’ section of this page.

    Alternatively, you can request a prospectus by completing your details into the form on this page and one of our dedicated Learner Services Team will be in touch with more information.