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OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology

Psychology for OxfordAQA IGCSE (syllabus 9218) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9218
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Psychology
Spec code
9218
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?
2026-08-18, 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)

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

Assessment FAQs

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.

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 OxfordAQA International GCSE Psychology (9218), for the Version 1.1 examination series, reproduced from the OxfordAQA 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 · Biopsychology · Research Methods

  2. 2 Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Communication · Social Influences · Mental Health · Research Methods

Source: OxfordAQA — official specification PDF — Version 1.1 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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