A Level Psychology tutor online (9990)
Taught for Cambridge (CAIE), AQA, OCR and Pearson Edexcel.
At a glance
Our A Level Psychology tutors teach Cambridge International 9990, AQA 7182, OCR H567 and Pearson Edexcel 9PS0. Live 1:1 or small-group online classes cover approaches, core and key studies, research methods, issues and debates, and specialist options, with practice on short-answer questions, evaluative essays and planning studies.
A Level Psychology key facts
| Cambridge (CAIE) | Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology (9990), 4 papers/components (official syllabus) |
|---|---|
| AQA | AQA A-level Psychology (7182), 3 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| OCR | OCR A Level Psychology (H567), 3 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| Pearson Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel A Level Psychology (9PS0), 3 papers/components (official syllabus) |
| Cambridge May/June series | Exams run from late April to June; results are released in mid-August. |
| Cambridge October/November series | Exams run in October and November; results are released in mid-January. |
| Pearson Edexcel International A Level series | Exams are offered in January, May/June and October/November series. |
| UK A Levels (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel) series | Exams run in May and June; results are released in mid-August. |
| Topics covered | 10 syllabus topics, with past-paper practice |
| Lesson format | Live online, 1:1 (60 min) or small group (75 min); first class free |
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A Level Psychology attracts students interested in psychology, medicine, nursing, criminology, education, marketing or social work. Most students meet it for the first time in the sixth form, so nobody starts with an advantage beyond good reading and writing habits. It sits between the sciences and humanities: students learn how experiments, questionnaires and observations are designed, then write extended evaluations of theories using evidence, so it complements both Biology and essay subjects.
Cambridge 9990 is staged. At AS Level students sit two ninety-minute papers on approaches, issues and debates and on research methods, built around twelve core studies. The A Level adds two papers on specialist options chosen from clinical, consumer, health and organisational psychology. AQA 7182, OCR H567 and Edexcel 9PS0 are linear UK qualifications with three papers each, covering approaches, applied topics and research methods, with mathematical and statistical skills assessed throughout.
Students find it tough to remember study details, such as samples, procedures and findings, accurately enough for short-answer questions, and to evaluate rather than describe in essays. Research methods carry substantial weight on every board, including experimental design, inferential statistics and ethics. Our tutors use study summary cards, structured evaluation frameworks covering validity, reliability, generalisability and ethics, and frequent planning questions so students can design and justify a study under exam conditions.
How is A Level Psychology (9990) examined?
Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology (9990)
Official syllabus from Cambridge (CAIE)| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Approaches, Issues and DebatesShort-answer and extended-response questions on the core studies. | 1 hour 30 minutes | 60 | 50% of AS Level / 25% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Research MethodsShort-answer, scenario-based and planning questions. | 1 hour 30 minutes | 60 | 50% of AS Level / 25% of A Level |
| Paper 3: Specialist Options: Approaches, Issues and DebatesQuestions on two specialist options. | 1 hour 30 minutes | 60 | 25% of A Level |
| Paper 4: Specialist Options: Application and Research MethodsQuestions on two specialist options plus a planning question. | 1 hour 30 minutes | 60 | 25% of A Level |
2024–2026 syllabus. Series: May/June and October/November.
AQA A-level Psychology (7182)
Official syllabus from AQA| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology | 2 hours | 96 | 33.3% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Psychology in Context | 2 hours | 96 | 33.3% of A Level |
| Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology | 2 hours | 96 | 33.3% of A Level |
Linear: all exams in May/June of one year.
OCR A Level Psychology (H567)
Official syllabus from OCR| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Research methods | 2 hours | 90 | 30% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Psychological themes through core studies | 2 hours | 105 | 35% of A Level |
| Paper 3: Applied psychology | 2 hours | 105 | 35% of A Level |
Pearson Edexcel A Level Psychology (9PS0)
Official syllabus from Pearson Edexcel| Paper | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Foundations in psychology | 2 hours 15 minutes | 90 | 35% of A Level |
| Paper 2: Applications of psychology | 2 hours 15 minutes | 90 | 35% of A Level |
| Paper 3: Psychological skills | 2 hours | 80 | 30% of A Level |
Cambridge May/June series
Exams run from late April to June; results are released in mid-August.
Cambridge October/November series
Exams run in October and November; results are released in mid-January.
Pearson Edexcel International A Level series
Exams are offered in January, May/June and October/November series.
UK A Levels (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel) series
Exams run in May and June; results are released in mid-August.
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Plan your revision with our exam dates guide, the official A Level grade thresholds and where to find official past papers.
What topics are in A Level Psychology?
- 1
Biological approach and core studies
Describing a study's procedure but omitting the sample size or how participants were selected.
- 2
Cognitive approach and core studies
Stating findings vaguely instead of quoting the specific result the question asks for.
- 3
Learning approach and core studies
Confusing negative reinforcement with punishment.
- 4
Social approach and core studies
Evaluating ethics in general terms without naming the specific guideline that was broken.
- 5
Research methods and data analysis
Writing a hypothesis that does not operationalise the independent and dependent variables.
- 6
Issues and debates
Naming the nature–nurture debate without applying it to a specific study or theory.
- 7
Specialist option: Clinical psychology
Describing a treatment without evaluating its effectiveness using evidence.
- 8
Specialist option: Consumer psychology
Applying a theory to the scenario only in the final sentence of the answer.
- 9
Specialist option: Health psychology
Listing measures of pain or stress without comparing their strengths and weaknesses.
- 10
Specialist option: Organisational psychology
Explaining a motivation theory without linking it to workplace evidence.
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How do our online Psychology classes work?
Diagnostic
A short check of what your child already knows against the syllabus.
Topic teaching
Clear explanations on a shared whiteboard, one topic at a time.
Past-paper practice
Exam questions from your board, timed and marked to the mark scheme.
Feedback
What went well, what to fix and what to practise before next class.
How do you get top marks in A Level Psychology?
Learn each core study under the same headings: aim, sample, procedure, results, conclusion and evaluation.
Use evaluation points such as validity, reliability, generalisability, ethics and application, and develop each one fully.
In planning questions, state the design, variables, sampling technique, controls and ethical safeguards explicitly.
Practise identifying levels of measurement and choosing the correct statistical test with a justification.
Keep essay paragraphs focused on one argument and finish with a conclusion that answers the question.
How much does A Level Psychology tutoring cost?
Prices shown in US dollars
- Recommended
One-to-one
Fully personalised to your child
USD 35 / class
- 60-minute live classes at times you choose
- A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
- Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
- Progress notes for parents
Small group
Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month
USD 10 / class
- 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
- Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
- Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
- Class recordings and notes
Intensive exam prep
12 one-to-one classes a month before exams
USD 32 / class
- Three 60-minute classes a week
- Timed past papers and full mock exams
- Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
- Pack discount of 10% applied
Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ
A Level Psychology FAQs
How can I get an A* in A Level Psychology?
An A* in A Level Psychology depends on accurate study knowledge, strong research-methods skills and essays that evaluate rather than describe. Build revision cards for every required study, practise statistics and design questions regularly, and write timed essays against mark-scheme level descriptors. Reviewing feedback on each essay helps you develop the depth top bands require.
Is A Level Psychology hard?
A Level Psychology is more demanding than many students expect, because it combines a large amount of content with research methods, statistics and essay writing. The topics are engaging, which helps motivation, but precise recall of studies and balanced evaluation take practice. Students who revise consistently and practise past questions usually manage the workload well.
Is A Level Psychology a science?
A Level Psychology is treated as a science by the UK exam boards, with substantial assessment of research methods, data and statistics. However, universities vary in whether they count it as a science for entry requirements. Its essays and evaluations also develop humanities-style writing, so it often suits students who enjoy both scientific method and extended argument.
What are the specialist options in Cambridge A Level Psychology?
The Cambridge 9990 specialist options are clinical psychology, consumer psychology, health psychology and organisational psychology, and A Level candidates study two of them. They are assessed in Papers 3 and 4, which together make up half of the A Level. Papers 1 and 2, covering approaches and research methods, form the AS Level.
Which A Level subjects go well with Psychology?
Biology, Sociology, English Literature and Mathematics pair well with A Level Psychology. Biology supports the biological approach and neuroscience, Sociology overlaps in research methods and social behaviour, and Maths helps with statistics. Students aiming for psychology degrees should check whether their chosen universities prefer a science among their A Levels.
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