Course summary

This AQA training course will focus on the practical skills and research methods that underpin the A-level Psychology exam.


You will explore the expectation that students undertake practical work throughout the course and examine how these skills are assessed, with a particular emphasis on ‘design a study’ questions. Key questions have been chosen from across several exam series.


Drawing on recent Examiner Reports and a range of student responses, the session will help you develop a clearer understanding of common strengths and pitfalls in this area.

LocationDateTimeStatusBooking end dateBook
TBC23 Sep 202615:00 - 16:15Waiting List22 Sep 2026

Course reference

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Course description

You will:

  • Understand the role of practical skills and research methods in the A-level Psychology specification.
  • Recognise how ongoing practical work supports assessed outcomes highlighted in Examiner Reports.
  • Analyse the structure and demands of ‘design a study’ questions and common misconceptions.
  • Apply AQA mark schemes accurately to practical-skills exam questions, including ‘design a study’ items.
  • Identify effective strategies to help students build the practical skills needed for research-methods questions.

Suitable for

Suitable for all teachers of A-level Psychology.

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