A-Level Psychology Tutoring

Why some candidates struggle with A-Level Psychology

The Psychology A-Level exam format is a challenge for many students who have not encountered the unique blend of heavily content-based essay questions, short questions and science practical skills required to make the grade. As a highly content-heavy subject, it is additionally challenging as very few students will have encountered psychology or even basic psychological theories and concepts prior to studying the A-Level Psychology content and exam format.

While many schools do teach content effectively, balancing and synthesising that content with the required analytical and practical scientific skills is hard to master and difficult for the generalised teaching model to deliver effectively. BartyED’s expert A-Level Psychology tutors help students consolidate their analytical and practical scientific skills so that they can excel in the exams.  

Psychology A-Level content is driven by studies and theories, which often overlap between syllabus’, but the method behind the teaching can differ to a greater extent. Our A-Level Psychology tutors recommends checking out how your child’s school teaches and which syllabus they follow to make sure if Psychology is a good fit for your child. 

Both neurotypical and neurodiverse candidates can drill the theories and content and with sufficient revision, pass the exam. Without individualised feedback from a private A-Level Psychology tutor, however, developing those secondary skills and understanding how to deploy the many case studies and theories effectively can be difficult. It can be daunting facing for the first time the roles of the physical structure of the brain, evolution, development and interdependence in shaping human psychology and its diversity.

Gaining a deep understanding of abstract theories and concepts can be a challenge for even the most academically-minded candidate. Individualised, bespoke tutoring by a qualified A-Level Psychology tutor is the only solution.

BartyED Psychology A-Level tuition programmes

BartyED’s Psychology A-Level tutors use an individualised assessment to create a bespoke curriculum for your child. The constructive assessment enables BartyED Psychology tutors to meet the unique needs and strengths of each student. For some candidates, support with understanding the large volume of theory and being able to analyse the differences between them is imperative. Our Psychology tutors are comprehensively versed in all the latest theories, models and scientific bases that they can bring to their lesson and enrich their candidates' understanding with.

We build candidates’ revision strategies, give them the understanding of theories they need and the broader context which psychological theory and history are embedded in, building general knowledge as well as skills needed for academia is what BartyED Psychology tutors do. BartyED’s A-Level Psychology tuition builds the whole candidate through an individualised approach and exam guidance.  

• BartyED Psychology A-Level tutors are highly educated, following the latest theories, A-Level Psychology exam format and news on Psychology advances. They push academically-minded students in achieving excellence, while supporting neurodiverse students in exceeding their targets. Building a unique interest and passion for the subject is a part of developing that confidence.

• A-Level Psychology tutoring with BartyED utilises a unique curriculum individualised to bring out the best in every student and guide our candidates to success. Full understanding of and ability to synthesize multiple theories within a scientific framework is vital to success in the A-Level Psychology exam format.

• Our Psychology A-Level tuition combines knowledge of patterns and behaviours with appropriate exam material. As analytical essay-writing is front and centre in psychology, it is the lens through which material is taught. Students develop a new, critical approach to psychology as they learn to consider and evaluate it with confidence. Unlike schools that offer limited mock exam feedback, our A-Level Psychology tutors offer constructive line-by-line feedback with the purpose of building a student’s confidence.

Our Psychology A-Level tutors deliver results. Our tutors and bespoke tuition programme frequently support candidates in exceeding expectations, with As and A*s for our most diligent students. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why study A-Level Psychology?

Psychology is a well-recognised and interesting subject that candidates interested in the human mind will enjoy. BartyED’s A-Level Psychology tutors note that A-Level Psychology opens doors for studying psychology or humanities subjects at a higher level, and also gives candidates an insight into their own psyche and thought processes. This can be powerful for students who then develop their own introspection and understanding of their thought processes. 

Is A-Level Psychology more difficult than IB Psychology?

No, A-Level Psychology and IB Psychology both pose independent challenges although the content is very similar according to our expert A-Level Psychology tutors. Both are valuable and open doors for psychology and humanities or science-based subjects at a higher level.

Do I need GCSE Psychology to study A-Level Psychology?  

No, students don’t need to take GCSE Psychology to study A-Level Psychology because many schools do not offer GCSE Psychology. A-Level Psychology is a stand-alone course so it is absolutely non-essential. No prior knowledge or study of Psychology is required, though our A-Level Psychology tutors recommends students to have a general understanding of what the Psychology course entails.

What are good subjects to do with A-Level Psychology?

Psychology is an interesting subject that offers a degree of interdisciplinarity in both a humanities-focused or science-based subject portfolio. BartyED’s A-Level Psychology tutors suggests that the A-Level Psychology course is a good third or fourth choice independent of other subjects that may be chosen, or as a supporting subject for future studies.