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A-level Psychology: past papers and revision
The exam boards for A-level Psychology, where to find their official past papers, and the revision sites teachers recommend most.
Exam boards and past papers
| Exam board | Qualification | Code | Official links |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQA | A-level Psychology | 7182 | Past papers · Specification |
| Pearson Edexcel | A level Psychology | 9PS0 | Past papers · Specification |
| OCR | A Level Psychology | H567 | Past papers · Specification |
| WJEC Eduqas | A Level Psychology | A290QS | Past papers · Specification |
Which board does my child's school use? Schools choose a board for each subject, and it can differ between subjects. It's usually in the GCSE or A-level options booklet or on the subject's page of the school website, and the front of any mock exam paper shows it. If not, ask the subject teacher. The specification code on the paper matches the code in this table.
Our top picks
tutor2u
Free with paid upgrade (student workbooks from £2.95) · notes, videos and workbooks
Specialist free notes, videos and livestreams for A-level Psychology.
Physics & Maths Tutor
Free · past papers by topic and revision notes
Free past papers and notes by topic.
More revision sites
Save My Exams
Free with paid upgrade (from £12 a month, or £48 a year) · revision notes, topic questions, past papers and mock exams
Revision notes and exam questions sorted by topic and exam board, written by teachers and examiners.
Up Learn
Paid (GCSE from £19.99 a month per subject; A-level from £74.99 a month) · video courses and practice
Complete structured video courses with a money-back grade guarantee, for students who want a full course.
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Free video lessons. Watching is a start: pausing to try the questions is what makes it stick.
Psych Boost
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A free full AQA A-level Psychology course by topic.
tutor2u
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Live AQA A-level Psychology revision sessions.
Bear it in MIND
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A-level Psychology theory explainers and exam technique from a psychology teacher.
Good for every subject
Seneca Learning
Free with paid upgrade · adaptive interactive courses and quizzes
Short interactive courses for most GCSE and A-level specifications, free to use without limits.
Mr Barton Maths
Free · worksheets, starters and exam resources
Teacher-made maths resources including KS2 SATs and GCSE exam material, mainly aimed at teachers.
Quizlet
Free with paid upgrade (Quizlet Plus; UK App Store options £9.99 or £44.99) · flashcards
Making and testing flashcards, especially for language vocabulary and key terms.
Anki
Free (iPhone app AnkiMobile £24.99 one-off) · flashcards (spaced repetition)
Spaced-repetition flashcards for older students willing to make their own cards.
CGP
Paid (GCSE revision guides from £6.75) · books with online editions
Low-cost printed revision guides and workbooks for almost every subject and exam board.
Using past papers well
- Start with topic questions, then move to full papers in the last few months.
- Do papers to time, then mark them with the official mark scheme. The mark scheme shows what examiners reward.
- Read the examiner's report for the same paper: it lists the mistakes most students made.
- Make sure the paper matches your child's board, specification code and tier.
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