Pearson Edexcel IAL Psychology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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January 2024
3 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2024
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2024
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2024
January 2023
9 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2023
June 2023
1 fileInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – June 2023
January 2022
9 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2022
June 2021
8 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 2 (WPS02) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – June 2021
January 2021
12 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2021
January 2020
12 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 2 (WPS02) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – January 2020
October 2020
12 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WPS04) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WPS03) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WPS02) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 4 (WPS04) – October 2020
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 2 (WPS02) – October 2020
October 2019
10 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 3 (WPS03) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WPS04) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WPS03) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WPS02) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WPS04) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 3 (WPS03) – October 2019
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2019
June 2019
2 filesJanuary 2019
2 filesJanuary 2018
3 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 1 (WPS01) – January 2018
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 2 (WPS02) – January 2018
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Paper 1 (WPS01) – January 2018
October 2018
1 fileInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2018
October 2017
2 filesJanuary 2017
6 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 2 (WPS02) – January 2017
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 2 (WPS02) – January 2017
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Paper 3 (WPS03) – January 2017
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Paper 2 (WPS02) – January 2017
International Advanced Level Psychology – Question paper – Paper 1 (WPS01) – January 2017
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 2 (WPS02) – January 2017
October 2016
6 filesInternational Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 1 (WPS01) – October 2016
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Paper 2 (WPS02) – October 2016
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WPS01) – October 2016
International Advanced Level Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WPS02) – October 2016
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Paper 2 (WPS02) – October 2016
International Advanced Level Psychology – Examiner report – Paper 1 (WPS01) – October 2016
Psychological Approaches, Research Methods, and Applied Psychology Across Four Units
Exam Paper Structure
Social and Cognitive Psychology
Biological Psychology, Learning Theories, and Research Methods
Applications of Psychology
Clinical Psychology and Psychological Skills
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | YPS01 (IAS), YPS02 (IAL) |
| Qualification | International Advanced Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (IAL), A–E (IAS) |
| Assessment Type | Written examinations (modular) |
| Unit 1 | WPS01 — Social and Cognitive Psychology (90 min, 80 marks) |
| Unit 2 | WPS02 — Biological, Learning, and Research Methods (90 min, 80 marks) |
| Unit 3 | WPS03 — Applications of Psychology (90 min, 80 marks) |
| Unit 4 | WPS04 — Clinical Psychology and Psychological Skills (90 min, 80 marks) |
| Calculator | Calculator allowed (for statistical calculations) |
| Exam Sessions | January and June |
| Total Resources | 208 |
Key Topics in Psychology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give a detailed account of a study, theory, or concept — include specific details such as procedure, findings, and conclusions |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and limitations of a study, theory, or approach — consider methodology, ethics, validity, and generalisability |
| Explain | Give psychological reasons for behaviour or findings — link theory to evidence and show understanding of cause and effect |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between approaches, studies, or explanations — use specific evidence from each |
| Discuss | Present arguments and evidence from multiple perspectives — evaluate the relative merits and reach a balanced conclusion |
| Design | Plan a psychological investigation — specify hypothesis, IV, DV, design, sample, procedure, ethics, and data analysis |
| Calculate | Perform a statistical calculation — show working, state the critical value, and interpret the result in context |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 90% combined UMS, with 90% minimum on A2 units |
| A | 80% combined UMS |
| B | 70% combined UMS |
| C | 60% combined UMS |
| D | 50% combined UMS |
| E | 40% combined UMS |
⚠️ Psychology IAL grades are determined by combined UMS across four units. Individual unit boundaries are published by Pearson per examination series.
Study Evaluation, Methodological Critique, and the Extended Response in Psychology
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