Getting Started Transition to AQA A-Level Psychology | 2025 Specification

This self-paced, on-demand course provides students with the foundations of the AQA A-Level Psychology course. This course has been updated for the 2025 specification.

  • 3-6 hours learning time
  • 11 course steps

About this course

This course covers a range of introductory topics and themes from the AQA A-Level Psychology course, including some key approaches. It is ideal for students who are moving from GCSE Psychology to AQA A-Level Psychology, studying the new 2025 specification. It is also ideal for students who have enrolled on AQA A-Level Psychology and are preparing for a successful start to the academic year.

The course comes with a range of self-paced video tutorials, interactive activities, and a student worksheet.

Who it's for

Suitable for all students who are expecting to start AQA A Level Psychology.

Course series

Getting Started

Course outline

  • Introduction to the Course
  • What is Psychology?
  • The Development of Psychology
  • Behaviourist Approach and Classical Conditioning
  • Behaviourist Approach and Operant Conditioning
  • The Cognitive Approach
  • Psychodynamic Approach: The Unconscious Mind and Personality
  • Psychodynamic Approach: Defence Mechanisms and Psychosexual Stages
  • Biological Approach
  • Evaluating the Biological Approach
  • Mathematical Component

Hosts

  • Lara Calus

    Lara is an experienced AQA A-Level Psychology Teacher. Lara presents many of the tutor2u Psychology livestream sessions.

  • Laura Hastie

    Laura is Subject Leader for Psychology here at tutor2u. She is an experienced Psychology and Sociology lecturer. Laura is passionate about trying new strategies and reflecting on how to improve. She has worked as an advanced TLA coach and Deputy Head of Sixth Form.

Free course

You get full and unlimited access to the course content and features.

What's included?

  • 3-6 hours learning time
  • 11 course steps
  • Designed and delivered by highly experienced presenters
  • Track your progress
  • Device-friendly learning platform

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