AQA A Level Psychology: AQA A Level Psychology exams from 2026 (AS) and 2027 (A Level) revision guide – About Oxford Revise
With our guide, you’ll revise the full specification for the AQA A Level Psychology exams from 2026 (AS) and 2027 (A Level). These have been updated for AS exams from 2026 and A Level exams from 2027.
For this in-depth study, you’ll cover a wide range of psychology topics from attachment, social influence and biopsychology through to cognition and development. As well as this, you’ll also delve into areas such as addiction.
First, AO1 and AO3 points are clearly identified and thoughtfully linked, making it easier to understand how they work together. Then, through clear analysis of key psychological studies, your understanding is deepened step by step. Plus, a dedicated research methods section is included to help build your confidence and reinforce your knowledge as you go.
Oxford Revise takes you through what to revise and how to do it. With our approach you’ll expand your understanding and learn the key concepts for your Psychology exam. Also, our retrieval questions help you check your learning. As well as this, the exam practice questions and model answers give you plenty of exam practice.
Revise effectively for your AQA A Level Psychology exam
This guide covers every topic in the AQA A Level Psychology course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. For instance:
- Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently.
- Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.
AQA A Level Psychology exam practice
Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These revision guides are designed to build confidence, consolidate knowledge and stretch understanding across all topics for the exam. As well as this, there are helpful tips throughout:
- Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.
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- Discover how to revise effectively for your Psychology exams
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Contents list
1. Social influence
2. Memory
3. Attachment
4. Clinical psychology and mental health
5. Approaches
6. Biopsychology
7. Research methods
8. Issues, debates, and approaches
9. Relationships
10. Gender
11. Cognition and development
12. Schizophrenia
13. Eating behaviour
14. Stress
15. Aggression
16. Forensic psychology
17. Addiction
The Oxford Revise approach
Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.
1. Knowledge – Learn the facts through an easy-to-follow ‘Knowledge Organiser’ in each chapter.
2. Retrieval – Check you’ve retained the exam knowledge, through quick-fire recall questions and answers.
3. Practice – Put your knowledge into practice by completing plenty of exam-style questions.
In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts on how to plan your revision and helpful advice on techniques to build exam confidence.
Our expert authors
Adelaide McLaughlin
Adelaide has been passionate about teaching since 2005. She holds degrees in both Education and Applied Psychology, which reflect her strong foundation in understanding how students learn best. Alongside her academic background, she has a real enthusiasm for media and enjoys creating video content for various social media platforms. These videos are designed to support students with learning and revision in a fun and accessible way.
Since 2014, Adelaide has been teaching A Level Psychology at a sixth form college. In addition to her teaching role, she also serves as a personal tutor, offering guidance and support to her students throughout their academic journey. Beyond the classroom, she leads a student enrichment club, helping learners explore new interests and develop valuable skills. Notably, she also founded the Gender and Sexuality Alliance – a welcoming social club that provides a safe and inclusive space for LGBT+ students.
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