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Psychology Tuition & Exam Preparation

Psychology Support from Foundation Learning to University Preparation

Develop a clear understanding of human behaviour, cognition and psychological research while building the analytical, research, evaluation and essay-writing skills required for GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB, AP and advanced Psychology pathways.

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Dominis provides structured Psychology support across:

  • Years 9–13
  • GCSE
  • IGCSE
  • AS Level
  • A Level
  • IB Psychology
  • AP Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • University Preparation
  • 1-to-1 & Small-Group Learning
  • Online & In-Centre
Every stage

Psychology Learning at Every Stage

From understanding basic ideas about behaviour and memory to evaluating psychological theories, studies and research methods, our Psychology programmes support students from introductory study through advanced pre-university learning.

  1. 1

    Foundations

    Year 9

    Introduce key psychological concepts, human behaviour, cognition and research.

  2. 2

    GCSE

    Years 10–11

    Develop structured knowledge of psychological theories, studies, research methods and applications.

  3. 3

    IGCSE

    Years 10–11

    Build specification-focused Psychology knowledge for relevant international qualifications.

  4. 4

    Advanced

    Years 12–13

    Develop deeper theoretical understanding, research-method skills, critical evaluation and essay writing for AS and A Level.

  5. 5

    International

    IB Psychology | AP Psychology

    Support students following international Psychology pathways.

  6. 6

    University Preparation

    Psychology & Related Degrees

    Develop academic reading, research, analysis and critical-thinking skills for further study.

Year by year

Explore Psychology by Year Group

Foundations
GCSE / IGCSE
Advanced

Foundations

Year 9 Psychology Foundations

Introduce students to Psychology through accessible real-world examples.

Key Areas

  • Human Behaviour
  • Memory
  • Learning
  • Social Influence
  • Development
  • Emotions
  • Individual Differences
  • Psychological Research
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Key stages

Psychology by Academic Stage

  • 1

    Psychology Foundations

    Year 9

    • Behaviour
    • Cognition
    • Memory
    • Social Psychology
    • Development
    • Research
  • 2

    GCSE Psychology

    Years 10–11

    • Core Topics
    • Psychological Studies
    • Research Methods
    • Data
    • Evaluation
  • 3

    IGCSE Psychology

    Years 10–11

    • Specification-Aligned Psychological Concepts
    • Research
    • Application
    • Exam Preparation
  • 4

    AS & A Level Psychology

    Years 12–13

    • Advanced Theory
    • Studies
    • Research Methods
    • Evaluation
    • Essay Writing
  • 5

    International Psychology

    IB | AP

    • Biological
    • Cognitive
    • Social-Cultural
    • Research
    • Psychological Applications

Exam pathways

Psychology for Every Exam Pathway

Choose the qualification, skill area or assessment your child is working towards.

01

GCSE Psychology

Structured Psychology preparation for Years 10 and 11.

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Core Areas May Include

  • Memory
  • Perception
  • Development
  • Social Influence
  • Psychological Problems
  • Brain & Neuropsychology
  • Research Methods

Preparation Includes

  • Concept-Based Teaching
  • Key Psychological Studies
  • Theories & Explanations
  • Research Methods
  • Data Interpretation
  • Application Questions
  • Evaluation Skills
  • Extended Responses
  • Past-Paper Practice
  • Mock Preparation
  • Exam Technique
  • Time Management

Exact topic coverage depends on the student's examination board. Support is matched to the student's current exam board and specification.

02

IGCSE Psychology

Board-specific preparation can be provided for students following a relevant International GCSE Psychology qualification.

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Support Includes

  • Psychological Concepts
  • Studies
  • Research Methods
  • Application
  • Data Interpretation
  • Evaluation
  • Structured Responses
  • Past Papers
  • Exam Preparation

Content is matched carefully to the student's current international specification.

03

AS & A Level Psychology

Advanced Psychology support for students in Years 12 and 13.

Core Areas May Include

  • Social Influence
  • Memory
  • Attachment
  • Psychopathology
  • Approaches in Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Research Methods
  • Issues & Debates
  • Relationships
  • Aggression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Gender
  • Cognition & Development

Exact topics vary according to the examination board.

04

Social Psychology

Understand how the presence and behaviour of others influence individuals.

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Areas Supported

  • Conformity
  • Obedience
  • Social Influence
  • Group Behaviour
  • Resistance to Influence
  • Social Change

Students Develop

  • Theory Understanding
  • Study Knowledge
  • Real-World Application
  • Critical Evaluation
  • Essay Writing
05

Cognitive Psychology

Explore how people process, store and use information.

Areas Supported

  • Memory
  • Attention
  • Perception
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Forgetting
  • Eyewitness Testimony

Students Develop

  • Model Comparison
  • Study Analysis
  • Application
  • Evaluation
  • Research Interpretation
06

Developmental Psychology

Understand how behaviour and psychological processes change across development.

Areas May Include

  • Attachment
  • Early Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Social Development
  • Childhood Experiences
  • Learning

Students develop the ability to compare explanations and evaluate supporting research.

07

Biological Psychology

Understand biological influences on behaviour.

Areas Supported

  • Brain Structure
  • Nervous System
  • Hormones
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Genetics
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Brain Function

Students Develop

  • Scientific Understanding
  • Biological Explanation
  • Research Interpretation
  • Application
  • Evaluation
08

Psychopathology

Explore explanations, classification and approaches to psychological disorders.

Areas May Include

  • Definitions of Abnormality
  • Phobias
  • Depression
  • OCD
  • Schizophrenia
  • Explanations
  • Treatments
09

Approaches in Psychology

Students compare major perspectives used to explain human behaviour.

Approaches May Include

  • Behaviourist
  • Social Learning
  • Cognitive
  • Biological
  • Psychodynamic
  • Humanistic

Students Develop

  • Theory Comparison
  • Application
  • Strengths & Limitations
  • Scientific Evaluation
  • Debate Skills
10

Research Methods

Research Methods is a major component of Psychology examinations.

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Students Develop

  • Experimental Methods
  • Observational Methods
  • Correlations
  • Self-Reports
  • Case Studies
  • Sampling
  • Variables
  • Hypotheses
  • Experimental Design
  • Ethics
  • Reliability
  • Validity
11

Psychology Data & Statistical Skills

Psychology students are often required to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

Students May Work On

  • Mean
  • Median
  • Mode
  • Range
  • Percentages
  • Ratios
  • Tables
  • Bar Charts
  • Scattergrams
  • Correlations
  • Distributions

Students Develop

  • Data Interpretation
  • Graph Reading
  • Research Analysis
  • Statistical Reasoning
  • Evidence-Based Conclusions

At advanced levels, students may also study relevant statistical testing according to their specification.

12

Psychological Studies

Psychology requires students to understand how evidence supports or challenges psychological ideas.

For Each Study, Students Learn To Identify

  • Aim
  • Procedure
  • Participants
  • Method
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • Strengths
  • Limitations
  • Ethical Issues
  • Application to Theory

This prevents students from simply memorising study names without understanding their significance.

13

Psychology Evaluation Skills

Evaluation is essential for achieving stronger marks in Psychology.

Students learn to consider

  • Supporting Evidence
  • Contradictory Evidence
  • Research Methodology
  • Reliability
  • Validity
  • Ethical Issues
  • Bias
  • Real-World Applications
  • Alternative Explanations
  • Nature vs Nurture
  • Reductionism vs Holism
  • Scientific Credibility
14

Psychology Essay Writing

Higher-level Psychology requires structured analytical and evaluative writing.

Students Develop

  • Accurate Knowledge
  • Focused Explanations
  • Relevant Evidence
  • Study Integration
  • Critical Analysis
  • Evaluation
  • Balanced Conclusions

Our Essay Approach

  1. Knowledge
  2. Explain
  3. Evidence
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Conclude
15

AO1, AO2 & AO3 Skills

For qualifications using assessment objectives of this kind, students need to balance different skills effectively.

AO1 – Knowledge & Understanding

  • Define concepts
  • Explain theories
  • Describe research
  • Use psychological terminology

AO2 – Application: apply Psychology to

  • Scenarios
  • Case Studies
  • Real-Life Behaviour
  • Unfamiliar Situations

AO3 – Analysis & Evaluation

  • Evaluate theories
  • Analyse research
  • Discuss methodological issues
  • Compare explanations
  • Reach justified conclusions
16

Issues & Debates in Psychology

Advanced Psychology students need to think beyond individual topics.

Areas May Include

  • Nature vs Nurture
  • Free Will vs Determinism
  • Reductionism vs Holism
  • Idiographic vs Nomothetic Approaches
  • Ethical Implications
  • Cultural Bias
  • Gender Bias
  • Psychology as a Science

These debates help students build stronger synoptic and evaluative answers.

17

Psychology & Scientific Thinking

Psychology combines the study of human behaviour with scientific investigation.

Students develop the ability to

  • Form hypotheses
  • Identify variables
  • Evaluate research designs
  • Interpret data
  • Consider alternative explanations
  • Assess evidence
  • Distinguish correlation from causation
  • Reach evidence-based conclusions
18

Real-World Psychology

Students are encouraged to connect psychological theory to real situations.

Applications May Include

  • Education
  • Memory
  • Mental Health
  • Relationships
  • Workplaces
  • Crime
  • Social Media
  • Advertising
  • Child Development
  • Health Behaviour

Real-world examples help students strengthen both application and evaluation.

19

IB Psychology

Support is available for students following IB Psychology.

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Core Areas May Include

  • Biological Approach
  • Cognitive Approach
  • Sociocultural Approach
  • Research Methods
  • Psychological Applications

Students Develop

  • Conceptual Understanding
  • Study Analysis
  • Research Methods
  • Critical Thinking
  • Essay Writing
  • Evaluation

Depending on the student's course and syllabus, support can also address relevant option topics and internal assessment requirements.

20

AP Psychology

Support is available for students following the AP Psychology pathway.

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Areas May Include

  • Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • Cognition
  • Development
  • Learning
  • Social Psychology
  • Motivation
  • Emotion
  • Psychological Disorders
  • Treatment
  • Research Methods

Support Includes

  • Concept Development
  • Psychological Vocabulary
  • Research Understanding
  • Application
  • Data Interpretation
  • Exam-Style Practice
21

Psychology for University Preparation

Students considering degrees may benefit from stronger academic and research skills.

Degrees such as

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Education
  • Criminology
  • Behavioural Science

Preparation Can Focus On

  • Academic Reading
  • Psychological Research
  • Scientific Reasoning
  • Research Methods
  • Data Interpretation
  • Critical Evaluation
  • Academic Writing
  • Independent Analysis
22

Psychology Research Skills

Students considering Psychology at university benefit from understanding how psychological knowledge is created.

Students Develop

  • Research Questions
  • Hypothesis Formation
  • Study Design
  • Ethics
  • Sampling
  • Data Collection
  • Analysis
  • Interpretation
  • Evaluation
  • Research Communication
23

Psychology Exam Skills

Psychology examinations require students to combine knowledge, application and critical evaluation.

Students develop

  • Knowledge

    Recall theories, concepts and studies accurately.

  • Application

    Use psychological knowledge in unfamiliar scenarios.

  • Research Methods

    Analyse study design, data and methodological issues.

  • Evaluation

    Assess strengths, limitations and evidence.

  • Essay Writing

    Develop coherent arguments supported by psychological research.

  • Data Interpretation

    Read tables, graphs and research findings accurately.

  • Command Words

    Respond appropriately to describe, explain, discuss, evaluate, outline and analyse.

  • Time Management

    Allocate time effectively according to marks and question type.

Why Dominis

Why Choose Dominis for Psychology?

17reasons families
choose us
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  1. 01GCSE & IGCSE Psychology Support
  2. 02AS & A Level Psychology
  3. 03IB Psychology
  4. 04AP Psychology
  5. 05Psychological Theory & Studies
  6. 06Strong Research-Methods Support
  7. 07Data & Statistical Skills
  8. 08AO1, AO2 & AO3 Development
  9. 09Essay-Writing Support
  10. 10Critical Evaluation Skills
  11. 11Issues & Debates
  12. 12Past-Paper & Exam-Style Practice
  13. 13University Preparation
  14. 141-to-1 & Small-Group Learning
  15. 15Exam-Board Aligned Teaching
  16. 16Personalised Weak-Area Support
  17. 17Online & In-Centre Learning

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Find the Right Psychology Programme

Whether your child is:

  • Learning Psychology for the first time
  • Starting GCSE or IGCSE Psychology
  • Studying A Level Psychology
  • Following IB Psychology
  • Preparing for AP Psychology
  • Improving research-method skills
  • Developing stronger essays and evaluation

or:

  • Considering Psychology at university

Dominis can provide structured Psychology support matched to their current academic stage and goals.

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