WJEC AS/A Level Psychology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Psychology papers & mark schemes. Units 1–4: past to present, concepts, real-world implications & research methods. 65 resources.
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Summer 2023
8 filesAS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 1: Written: Past to Present – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 2: Written: Using Psychological Concepts – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 3: Written: Implications in the Real World – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 3: Written: Implications in the Real World – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 1: Written: Past to Present – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 2: Written: Using Psychological Concepts – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
8 filesAS/A Level Psychology – Unit 1: Written: Past to Present – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 2: Written: Using Psychological Concepts – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 3: Written: Implications in the Real World – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 1: Written: Past to Present – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 2: Written: Using Psychological Concepts – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 3: Written: Implications in the Real World – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
4 filesAS/A Level Psychology – Unit 2: Written: Using Psychological Concepts – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 3: Written: Implications in the Real World – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 1: Written: Past to Present – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
5 filesAS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 1: Written: Past to Present – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 3: Written: Implications in the Real World – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 4: Written: Applied Research Methods – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Psychology – Unit 2: Written: Using Psychological Concepts – Past Paper – Summer 2018
Past, Present, and Applied: WJEC’s Four-Unit Journey Through Psychology
Exam Paper Structure
Past to Present
Using Psychological Concepts
Implications in the Real World
Applied Research Methods
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | 601/8240/3 (AS) / 601/8241/5 (A Level) |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 4 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 4 units |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 2: 2 hrs; Unit 3: 2 hrs 30 min; Unit 4: 1 hr 30 min |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed (Unit 4) |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 65 |
Key Topics in Psychology
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Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give a detailed account of a study, theory, or concept |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and limitations of a theory, study, or method |
| Explain | Give psychological reasons for a behaviour or finding |
| Apply | Use psychological knowledge to interpret a scenario |
| Design | Plan a study including method, variables, and ethical safeguards |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 79–89% |
| A | 69–78% |
| B | 58–68% |
| C | 47–57% |
| D | 36–46% |
| E | 25–35% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all four units (300 total marks). Boundaries vary by session.
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