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Cambridge International A-Level Psychology 9990

Connect core psychological research with research methods, debates and specialist applications in the correct AS or A2 context.

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Course at a glance

Psychology 9990 at a glance

Cambridge International Psychology 9990 develops knowledge of core studies, research methods, approaches, issues, debates and specialist options.

2027 syllabus
Current syllabus
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syllabus groups
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mapped topics
2027
Current audited syllabus cycle
4 papers
Two AS papers plus two A Level specialist-option papers

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology 9990 syllabus9990 · 2027 syllabus·Past papers

Assessment

Psychology 9990 assessment structure

AS candidates take Papers 1 and 2. A Level candidates take Papers 1–4; Papers 3 and 4 cover two studied specialist options.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade
Paper 1 Approaches, Issues and Debates60 marksSection A core-study short answers (38 marks); Section B extended response and essay questions (22 marks).1 hour 30 minutes50% of AS Level; 25% of A Level
Paper 2 Research Methods60 marksSection A short-answer and scenario-based questions (46 marks); Section B planning question (14 marks).1 hour 30 minutes50% of AS Level; 25% of A Level
Paper 3 Specialist Options: Approaches, Issues and Debates60 marksCandidates answer two studied specialist options; each is 30 marks, with structured short answers and a 6-mark describe plus 10-mark evaluate essay.1 hour 30 minutes25% of A Level
Paper 4 Specialist Options: Application and Research Methods60 marksSection A covers two studied specialist options; Section B has a planning question (10 marks) and structured evaluation (14 marks).1 hour 30 minutes25% of A Level

SourceCambridge International · Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology 9990 syllabus9990 · 2027 syllabus

Cambridge Psychology 9990 questions

AS focuses on core studies and research methods; the A2 context adds specialist options, application, and further work with approaches, issues and debates.

Yes. Research methodology is central at AS and continues through application and analysis in the full A Level route.

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