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AQA GCSE Psychology

Psychology for AQA GCSE (syllabus 8182) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
8182
Board
AQA
Qualification
GCSE

At a glance

Qualification
AQA GCSE Psychology
Spec code
8182
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official AQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

AQA GCSE Psychology (8182)

AQA GCSE Psychology gives students an insight into the world of psychology, and stimulates their interest in learning more about this fast-growing subject. — AQA, official syllabus page

Paper 1 ‘Cognition and Behaviour’ covers Memory, Perception, Development and Research methods. Paper 2 ‘Social Context and Behaviour’ covers Social influence, Language/thought/communication, Brain and neuropsychology, and Psychological problems. The two papers are equally weighted with no coursework.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for AQA Psychology 8182
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
8182/1: Paper 1: Cognition and behaviour 1h 45m 100 50% Written exam
8182/2: Paper 2: Social context and behaviour 1h 45m 100 50% Written exam

Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Confirmed against AQA search results for the official specification-at-a-glance/scheme-of-assessment pages: linear, not tiered, two written papers, each 1h45/100marks/50% of GCSE. Paper 1 (Cognition and behaviour) and Paper 2 (Social context and behaviour), both externally assessed with no coursework or controlled assessment. First teaching September 2017, first examination June 2019.

Assessment FAQs

How is AQA Psychology (8182) assessed?

AQA Psychology (8182) is assessed through: 8182/1 (Paper 1: Cognition and behaviour) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; 8182/2 (Paper 2: Social context and behaviour) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

The subject

Psychology teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Psychology at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of AQA GCSE Psychology (8182), for the first teaching 2017 examination series, reproduced from the AQA syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Memory · Perception · Development · Research Methods

  2. 2 Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Social Influence · Language, Thought and Communication · Brain and Neuropsychology · Psychological Problems

Source: AQA — official specification pages — first teaching 2017 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Psychology at other qualifications

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