Can I resit my A Level Psychology exam?
Can I resit my A Level Psychology exam?
Created:Updated: 24-August-2025
Didn’t get the result you hoped for in A Level Psychology? The good news: you can retake the exam and aim for a higher grade.
Can you retake A Level Psychology?
Yes — students can re-sit their A Level Psychology exams. All A Level Psychology exams are typically held once a year in the May/June exam series.
If you are studying the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification — which is the one we offer at Study from Home — your re-sit follows the same structure and assessment criteria as the standard exam.
How to book a re-sit
As a private candidate, you book directly with an approved exam centre (school/college or private centre). This is the same process as for a first attempt.
- Contact centres early to confirm they accept AQA Psychology (7182).
- Ask about deadlines, fees, and any ID/access arrangements needed.
- Pay the entry fee to secure your place; you’ll receive a candidate number and timetable.
How to find an A Level Psychology exam centre
Is there a limit on how many times you can retake?
There’s no formal cap on re-sits. Most students retake once, either the following year or at the next available summer series.
Keep in mind you’ll need to pay the exam-centre fee each time you enter.
Do you need to retake all papers?
Yes. A Level Psychology is a linear qualification — for AQA you must sit all papers in the same exam series. You can’t carry forward marks from a previous year.
Should you consider support before a re-sit?
If your original grade was below target, a focused revision plan or tutoring can make a big difference. Our course includes tutor support, mock papers and detailed feedback geared towards re-sit success.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are re-sits available?
In the main May/June exam series each year (alongside first-time entrants).
Can I improve from an E to a higher grade?
Yes — with targeted revision and practice, many students improve by one or more grades when they re-sit.
Will my certificate show it was a re-sit?
No — your certificate shows your best grade achieved, not how many attempts you made.