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OxfordAQA A Level Psychology
OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Psychology (9685). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- 9685
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- Qualification
- A Level
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Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Psychology (9685), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA A Level Psychology (9685) only.
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AS Level
Topics 1–2. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.
- AS topic 1
Unit 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology
Covers Memory, Social Psychology, Psychopathology
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- AS topic 2
Unit 2 – Biopsychology, Development and Research Methods 1
Covers Biopsychology, Cognitive Development, Research Methods 1
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A Level
Topics 3–4. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.
- A Level topic 3
Unit 3 – Advanced Topics and Research Methods 2
Covers Psychology of Sleep, Schizophrenia, Research Methods 2
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- A Level topic 4
Unit 4 – Approaches and Application (Synoptic)
Covers Scientific Approaches in Psychology, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Applied Psychology: Work and the Individual
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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No study guide for this course yet.
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No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: OxfordAQA — official specification PDF — Version 3.1. Verified 2026-09-17. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- OxfordAQA A Level Psychology
- Spec code
- 9685
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Not at the moment — free study resources only
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 25 published
- Is enrolment open?
- No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
- Official specification
- OxfordAQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9685 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Psychology (9685)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
These qualifications use an accessible and coherent topic-based approach to offer a stimulating, effective introduction to psychology.
The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.
AS units cover introductory topics in psychology and biopsychology, development and research methods; A2 adds advanced topics and research methods, and approaches and application. AS content is 50% of the A-level content but contributes 40% of the final marks (A2 the remaining 60%), with units resittable any number of times. First teaching September 2018; first AS exams May/June 2019; first A-level exams May/June 2020.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Modular qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Paper 1: AS Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology (Memory, Social Psychology, Psychopathology) | 1h 30m | 90 | 20% | Written exam |
| AS Paper 2: AS Paper 2 – Biopsychology, Development and Research Methods 1 | 1h 30m | 90 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Paper 1: A-level Paper 1 – Advanced Topics and Research Methods 2 (Psychology of Sleep, Schizophrenia) | 1h 30m | 90 | 30% | Written exam |
| A-level Paper 2: A-level Paper 2 – Approaches and Application | 1h 30m | 90 | 30% | Written exam |
Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: a modular qualification of four papers; AS papers each 50% of AS-level/20% of A-level, A2 papers each 30% of A-level. Units resittable any number of times, best result counts. First teaching September 2018; first AS exams May/June 2019; first A-level exams May/June 2020.
Questions about this course
How is OxfordAQA Psychology (9685) assessed?
OxfordAQA Psychology (9685) is assessed through: AS Paper 1 (AS Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology (Memory, Social Psychology, Psychopathology)) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 20% of the qualification; AS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2 – Biopsychology, Development and Research Methods 1) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 1 (A-level Paper 1 – Advanced Topics and Research Methods 2 (Psychology of Sleep, Schizophrenia)) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 30% of the qualification; A-level Paper 2 (A-level Paper 2 – Approaches and Application) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 30% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OxfordAQA A Level Psychology (9685) cover?
4 topics in the current syllabus: Unit 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology; Unit 2 – Biopsychology, Development and Research Methods 1; Unit 3 – Advanced Topics and Research Methods 2; Unit 4 – Approaches and Application (Synoptic). The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA A Level Psychology (9685)?
Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for OxfordAQA A Level Psychology (9685) but is not offering classes in it.
Are there free OxfordAQA A Level Psychology (9685) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 25 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Psychology study resources, organised by level and topic. Marlbridge is not offering classes in this subject at the moment.
Psychology at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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