Introducing OCR's NEW A Level in Psychology for expected first teach September 2025*

We're currently working with the regulator to have our exciting new specification accredited and ready for an anticipated first teach from September 2025*. We will also be updating our AS Level specification.

You can view our DRAFT specs and comprehensive support package below. You can also sign up for our email updates to stay informed about the developments.

*Subject to accreditation

What's new...

✅ We've reduced the number of core and key studies and simplified the assessment approach.

✅ There's less mathematics burden with just one statistical test.

✅ We've introduced three new mental health studies.

Want to learn more? Book your place at one of our upcoming FREE online showcase events, designed to provide an overview of the new qualification.

Your questions about our planned refresh, answered

Our blog by Subject Advisor Nicola explains the key areas of our draft A Level specification, including the changes in assessment models and an overview of our new qualification.  

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