GCSE PSYCHOLOGY
1-YEAR STRUCTURED COURSE
A structured programme designed to develop psychological knowledge, research skills, critical thinking and confident exam technique for GCSE Psychology.
1 Year
Online
Exam Focused
HLT HUB Resources
WHAT'S COVERED?
A structured programme designed to develop psychological knowledge, research skills, critical thinking and confident exam technique for
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Psychology.
SECTION A — PSYCHOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
Learners explore key psychological theories, concepts and studies, developing a secure understanding of human behaviour and the factors that may influence it.
The focus is on understanding key terminology and applying psychological knowledge accurately.
SECTION B —
RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
Learners develop an understanding of how psychologists investigate behaviour, including research methods, data and the use of evidence.
They learn to interpret findings, consider strengths and limitations, and think critically about psychological research.
SECTION C —
APPLICATION & EXAM SKILLS
Learners develop the skills to apply psychological knowledge to different scenarios and construct clear, well-developed exam responses.
Past-paper practice, command words and exam technique help learners approach questions with greater confidence and accuracy.
YOUR 1-YEAR COURSE JOURNEY
A structured programme that builds psychological knowledge, research skills and exam confidence throughout the year.
STAGE 1 —
UNDERSTAND
Build a secure understanding of key psychological concepts, theories and studies, while developing confidence with subject terminology.
STAGE 2 —
INVESTIGATE
Explore research methods and psychological evidence, learning to interpret findings and evaluate the strengths and limitations of research.
STAGE 3 —
APPLY
Bring knowledge and research skills together through application questions, past papers, extended responses and focused exam preparation.
COURSE DETAILS
Everything you need to know before starting your GCSE Psychology course.
DURATION
1 YEAR
RESOURCES
HLT Hub access included
DELIVERY
Live, online sessions
NEXT START DATE?
January 2027
QUALIFICATION
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Psychology