Course Overview
Explore the science behind thoughts, feelings, and behaviour with our flexible online A level Psychology course.
A level Psychology is a fascinating subject that helps you explore human thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, giving you insight into yourself and others.
Psychology A level stands out for its mix of science and social understanding. You’ll study key areas like memory, attachment, psychopathology, social influence, and research methods, as well as real-world topics such as mental health, criminal psychology, and relationships.
This online A level Psychology course develops your skills in critical thinking, research, data analysis, and communication. With the flexibility of online study, it’s excellent preparation for university or careers in psychology, mental health, education, social work, or criminology.
If you are looking at completing an A level in one year, or if you are looking for more guided support including live seminars with your tutor, and structured schedules, check out our one-year Structured Fast Track A level Psychology course. Achieve your goals, your way.
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78% pass rate across A levels in 2025
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Interactive course
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Dedicated tutor support
A level Psychology at a glance
AQA 7182
You will need a copy of the following textbook:
- Jean-Marc Lawton, Eleanor Willard (2020) AQA A-level Psychology, Hachette Learning, ISBN: 978 1 5104 8275 3
This ebook is provided as part of your NEC course.
11 assignments (one introductory) – these do not contribute towards your final grade
Learn at your own pace
Approx. 250-300 hours* plus time for completing assignments
Earn up to 56 UCAS points
There are no academic requirements for this course.
Course materials are written in English so a good level of written English is required.
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Exams (three):
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
There is no non-exam assessment (NEA) for this course
AQA 7182
There are no academic requirements for this course.
Course materials are written in English so a good level of written English is required.
Learn at your own pace
Approx. 250-300 hours* plus time for completing assignments
Exams (three):
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
There is no non-exam assessment (NEA) for this course
11 assignments (one introductory) – these do not contribute towards your final grade
You will need a copy of the following textbook:
- Jean-Marc Lawton, Eleanor Willard (2020) AQA A-level Psychology, Hachette Learning, ISBN: 978 1 5104 8275 3
This ebook is provided as part of your NEC course.
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Earn up to 56 UCAS points
AQA 7182
You will need a copy of the following textbook:
- Jean-Marc Lawton, Eleanor Willard (2020) AQA A-level Psychology, Hachette Learning, ISBN: 978 1 5104 8275 3
This ebook is provided as part of your NEC course.
11 assignments (one introductory) – these do not contribute towards your final grade
Learn at your own pace
Approx. 250-300 hours* plus time for completing assignments
Earn up to 56 UCAS points
There are no academic requirements for this course.
Course materials are written in English so a good level of written English is required.
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Exams (three):
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
- 33.3% of marks (2 hours)
There is no non-exam assessment (NEA) for this course
Why study online A level Psychology
Future opportunities
- Studying other sciences, or psychology, at degree level.
- A range of careers in fields such as psychology (occupational, clinical, health, educational or high-intensity psychologist roles), advertising, psychotherapy, counselling, consultancy and advice work.
Course Overview
A level Psychology
Want to know more? Our online A level Psychology course opens up a world of new opportunities.
This downloadable overview of the course provides a look at how studying your course on our online learning platform learn@nec works, what you will study, and the additional support and services available to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Your common questions and concerns answered about our A level Psychology online course.
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There are no formal entry requirements to study A Level Psychology with NEC. However, having GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above is strongly recommended due to the essay-writing, scientific terminology, and data analysis required for this subject.
Mathematical and statistical skills make up a significant portion of the assessment, covering data presentation, inferential testing, and choosing statistical tests. You will learn how to calculate and interpret psychological research data directly through the interactive course materials on the learn@nec portal.
An ebook copy of the essential textbook (AQA A-level Psychology by Jean-Marc Lawton and Eleanor Willard) is included as part of your NEC course. Learners will simply need standard study stationery, a basic scientific calculator, and internet access to complete the interactive online modules.
You will explore psychological research methods, ethics, and study designs through guided interactive activities online rather than live laboratory experiments. These real-world scenarios help both adult learners and home-educated students gain hands-on practice in evaluating experimental data from home.
All course materials are hosted on the learn@nec portal, allowing students to study flexibly at their own pace around existing commitments. The course features 11 structured assignments designed to build your critical thinking and essay writing skills as you progress.
You will be assigned a personal, qualified subject tutor who provides 1-to-1 guidance throughout your studies. Tutors mark your assignments within three working days, delivering detailed constructive feedback to refine your exam technique. Parents of young learners can also monitor this progress using the online Progress Tracker.
Assessment for the full A Level consists of three 2-hour written exam papers under the AQA 7182 specification, sat in May or June. The papers cover introductory topics, psychology in context, and specialized options like cognition, schizophrenia, and addiction through multiple choice, short answer, and extended essay questions.
NEC provides guaranteed exam places at a network of UK partnership exam centres across the country. This ensures all learners have a seamless, stress-free path to sitting their written papers locally.
With you every step of the way
Support from your A level Psychology tutor
You’ll have access to 1:1 support from your tutor. All NEC tutors are subject experts, with experience in supporting online learners.
MORE ABOUT OUR TUTORS“I have over 20 years experience of teaching both Psychology and Sociology and I have worked as a senior examiner for a major exam board for many years. Psychology is a fascinating subject and offers us an insight into individuals and differences in behaviour. The course allows you to learn about various aspects of Psychology from what makes an individual obedient to the causes of mental illness. Which aspects of the specification interest you, will be a really personal discovery, this will allow you to investigate and learn more as your curiosity is raised. I really enjoy working with students as they will always show me some insight or detail that I have never considered.”
Affordable study
Flexible payments and financial help
- As an education charity dedicated to helping independent learners achieve life-changing qualifications we want to keep fees affordable. All of our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.
- NEC’s fees for A levels offer some of the best value on the market, with multi-buy options, special offers, personal discounts, and affordable finance options.
- Used responsibly, finance is a great way to spread the cost of your course. We’ve teamed up with Omni, one of the UK’s leading finance specialists.
- Depending on your own circumstances, there are a number of possibilities for getting help to fund your course.
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Monthly instalments
Study now, pay your way
It’s your choice: you can pay in full at the point of enrolment, or you can spread the cost over monthly instalments with our finance offer. We offer a choice of six or 12 month repayment plans, with 0% APR as standard.
To pay in instalments you will need to enrol by telephone.
The National Extension College (NEC) work with finance company OMNI. For more information on our relationship with OMNI and repayment plans see our Fee Information page.
| Course fee | £730 |
| Deposit | £73 |
| Amount of credit | £657 |
| Monthly payment | £54.75 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Total repayment | £730 |
| Cost of credit | £0.00 |
| Rate of interest | 0% APR representative |
Multibuy A levels
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Help when you need it
Additional support for under 18s
We understand younger students often need an extra helping hand with their studies. NEC’s unique Progress Tracker makes it easy for parents and guardians to follow their child’s progress, access assignment grades and view tutor feedback to ensure effective learning.
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