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RQF Level 4 + RQF Level 5
Paid flexible online qualification
Psychology Level 4 and Level 5
A flexible online academic route exploring core psychological theory, human development, research methods, mental health, cognition, addiction and contemporary debates.
Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Six online written assignments at each level
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
At a glance
Course details
Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible and self-paced
Assessment
Six online written assignments at each level
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 4
Published course option
Level 4 and Level 5 combined route: £3,500
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Level 4 and Level 5 combined route
£3,500
Published course fee
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest.
One level only: Level 4 or Level 5
£2,900
Published course fee
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
Learners ready for Level 4 who want broad academic psychology across development, cognition, social behaviour, mental health and research.
People considering later psychology or social-science study without claiming practitioner status.
Learners prepared for written assessment rather than supervised clinical practice.
Compare another route first if
You need a BPS-accredited degree, Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership or a practitioner-training route.
You already have suitable Level 6 preparation and want workplace psychology at Level 7.
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Alternative route
Business and Organisational Psychology Level 7
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Qualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
Biopsychology
The Development of Attachments
Processes of Human Memory
Research Methods and Investigating Psychology
02
Level 5 units
Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia
Individual Differences: Intelligence, Personality and Criminology
Visual Perception
Social Psychology: Pro- and Anti-Social Behaviour
The Diversity of Addiction
Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
For Level 4, applicants are normally aged 18 or above and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, A levels or an equivalent qualification suitable for psychology study.
Mature applicants may be considered using relevant experience, subject to the provider’s assessment.
Entry to Level 5 normally requires the relevant Level 4 diploma or an accepted equivalent.
Learners studying in English must demonstrate sufficient English-language competence.
Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
The current provider listing states six online written assignments at Level 4 and six at Level 5.
Assignments are currently described as approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
The route is academic and does not include supervised professional practice.
Confirm whether a combined enrolment issues two diplomas or the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 6, final-year or top-up psychology or social-science routes where accepted. The receiving institution decides credit recognition, entry level and whether the eventual degree meets any professional accreditation requirements.
Continue psychology study
You may apply for a suitable Level 6 or university route. The institution decides credit and any professional-accreditation implications.
Explore practitioner pathways
If professional practice is your aim, compare approved degree, conversion, supervised-training and registration requirements separately.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
The current provider listing includes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance under the provider’s current terms.
Tutor and learner support
The current provider listing describes one-to-one tutor support, webinars and a social learning forum. The precise contact schedule can vary.
Conditions apply
Questions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Does this qualify me to work as a psychologist or counsellor?
No. It is an academic diploma route. Practitioner roles and protected professional titles require further approved education, supervised experience, registration or employer requirements.
Does the course provide BPS accreditation or Graduate Basis?
No. Those outcomes normally depend on completing a BPS-accredited psychology degree or conversion programme and meeting the BPS requirements.
Is the combined route one Extended Diploma?
OTHM has a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology, qualification number 610/0402/9. OBS must confirm whether combined enrolment issues that award or separate Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
How is this route different from Business and Organisational Psychology Level 7?
Level 4 and Level 5 provide broader psychology study across development, cognition, mental health and social behaviour. Level 7 applies psychology more specifically to work, leadership, teams and organisational change.
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