Cambridge International Psychology Assessment Overview

Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology 9990 Syllabus (2024-2026)

Assessment Overview:

• AS Level candidates:

• Papers:

  • Paper 1:
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Marks: 60
    • Section A: Short answer questions on core studies (38 marks)
    • Section B: Extended response & essay questions on core studies (22 marks)
  • Assessment Weighting: 50% of AS Level
  • Paper 2:
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Marks: 60
    • Section A: Short answer & scenario-based questions (46 marks)
    • Section B: Planning question with several parts (14 marks)
  • Assessment Weighting: 50% of AS Level

• A Level candidates:

• Papers:

  • Paper 1: Approaches, Issues and Debates
  • Marks: 60
  • Assessment Weighting: 25% of A Level
  • Paper 3: Specialist Options: Approaches, Issues and Debates (two options)
  • Marks: 60
  • Each option is out of 30 marks
  • Assessment Weighting: 25% of A Level
  • Paper 4: Research Methods
  • Marks: 60
    • Section A: Questions from specialist options (two options, 18 marks each)
    • Section B: Planning question (24 marks)
  • Assessment Weighting: 25% of A Level

Key Features:

• Externally assessed papers
• Development of critical thinking and research skills
• Focus on core studies and specialist knowledge across papers