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AS and A-level Psychology specification updates for first AS exams in 2026 and A-level in 2027

We have made changes to our Psychology (7181) and (7182) specifications from first teach in September 2025. View the updated specification changes and latest resources we have available for AS level and A-level Psychology

Specifications

- Updated
AS Level Psychology 7181 (Updated)
First teaching September 2025
First exams Summer 2027
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- Last teaching 2025
AS Level Psychology 7181 (Current)
Last exams 2025
Last exam 21st May 2025
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Use our updated specification this September

In October 2024, we were delighted to announce the changes we have made to the subject content of our AS and A-level Psychology specification (7181, 7182) ready for first teach in September 2025.

The changes we have made will improve the clarity of the specification, as well as reducing some of the specification content. We have also updated the language used to be more reflective of society.

The changes will affect first AS exams in summer 2026 and A-level exams in summer 2027.

Here’s a full list of the changes:

Download the updated AS-Level Psychology (7181)

Updated
AS and A-Level Psychology Specification (7181) (7182)
AS and A-Level Psychology Specification (7181) (7182)
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Summary of changes AS-Level Psychology - 7181
Summary of changes AS-Level Psychology - 7181
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Support and resources

To make sure you have everything you need to support your teaching and prepare your students for the AS exams in 2026 and A-level exams in 2027, we've created a full support package with resources to guide you through the changes.

Find below a list of useful links to our updated resources:

See the support and resources we have available for A-level Psychology here

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Free CPD courses and events – Summer and Autumn terms 2025

For the summer and autumn terms, we have developed new live online training courses in July and September to help you.

Book on to our free eLearning course, which is available on-demand. We’ll walk you through the updated specification content and the changes to the language used in the topic content.