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OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology

OxfordAQA International GCSE Psychology (9218). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9218
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

7 free resources, 2 of 2 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International GCSE Psychology (9218), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology (9218) only.

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  • Revise with revision notes
  • Practise with practice questions
  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour

    Covers Memory, Perception, Biopsychology, Research Methods

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour

    Covers Communication, Social Influences, Mental Health, Research Methods

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: OxfordAQA — official specification PDF — Version 1.1. Verified 2026-08-19. 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 IGCSE Psychology
Spec code
9218
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Not at the moment — free study resources only
Are resources available?
Yes — 7 published
Is enrolment open?
No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
Official specification
OxfordAQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 9218 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 GCSE Psychology (9218)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

This International GCSE Psychology course has been designed to develop your students' knowledge of psychological concepts whilst broadening their independent thinking and research skills.

The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.

Paper 1 (Cognition and Behaviour) covers memory, perception, biopsychology and research methods; Paper 2 (Social Context and Behaviour) covers communication, social influences, mental health and research methods. The two papers are equally weighted with no coursework. First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 — a recently launched specification.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Psychology 9218
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour 2h 100 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour 2h 100 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification, two equally weighted written papers, no coursework; individual components may not be re-sat, but the whole qualification may be re-taken any number of times. A recently launched specification: first teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 – already examined as of this record's verification date.

Questions about this course

How is OxfordAQA Psychology (9218) assessed?

OxfordAQA Psychology (9218) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour) — 2h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology (9218) cover?

2 topics in the current syllabus: Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour; Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology (9218)?

Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology (9218) but is not offering classes in it.

Are there free OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology (9218) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 7 free resources for this course (exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes, study 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.

All Psychology at Marlbridge

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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