A-level Psychology₇₁₈₂

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.

Download the updated A-level Psychology (7182)

Support and resources

To make sure you have everything you need to support your teaching and prepare your learners 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:

• Sample assessment materials
• Scheme of work (Year 1)
• Scheme of work (Year 2)
• Subject-specific vocabulary
• Teaching guide: Gender for A-level Psychology Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology
• Teaching guide: Use of deception in online relationships
• Teaching guide: Economic implications of psychological research
• Teaching guide: Supercurricular guide
• A-level Psychology: Answers and commentaries index (this resource provides information about where you can find a wide range of marked student responses, with commentary, for our A-level Psychology specification.)

Please note – the updated Sample assessment materials (Set 3) are available to download in Centre Services.