You’ve received your WJEC AS Psychology or Sociology grade — what next?
Your letter grade is important, but it does not tell the whole story. Your UMS scores show where you currently stand, how close you are to the next grade boundary and what you may need to achieve during A2 to reach your final target.
This page brings together free advice and resources to help you:
- understand your AS grade and UMS scores;
- calculate realistic targets for A2;
- consider options such as resits and reviews of marking;
- understand what is required for an A or A*;
- prepare confidently for the increased demands of your second year.
Advice, support and resources for psychology students
Making Sense of Your AS Psychology Grade
Download our free guide explaining how your Psychology AS result contributes to the full A level, how to calculate your A2 targets and what your current UMS position could mean for your final grade. Psychology students still have 300 of the full 500 UMS available through Units 3 and 4.
Free Psychology Research Methods Support
Research methods can make a major difference to your performance in both Unit 2 and Unit 4. Our free Boosting Your Research Methods Grade guide explores common mistakes, including failing to answer every part of a question, giving generic responses and not applying answers clearly to the research scenario.
Research Methods Revision Guide for A-Level Psychology
A comprehensive revision guide designed to help students master one of the most challenging areas of A-level Psychology.
Covering the full range of research methods content, this guide combines concise explanations, visual summaries, flashcard-style knowledge checks, worked examples, exam-style questions, quickfire quizzes and retrieval practice activities to support both classroom learning and independent revision.
Research Methods Student Book for WJEC/Eduqas A Level Psychology
Whether you're aiming to secure a strong pass or striving for an A/A*, this book provides the knowledge, skills and exam technique needed to succeed in one of the most challenging areas of A Level Psychology.
Advice, support and resources for sociology students
Making Sense of Your AS Sociology Grade
Our free Sociology guide explains your AS result, the difference between raw marks and UMS, and the scores you may need across Units 3 and 4 to achieve your target A-level grade.
Sociological Research Methods: Designed to Help Students Achieve Top Marks in A Level Sociology
Whether used as a classroom companion, revision guide or independent study resource, this book provides students with everything they need to develop a strong understanding of sociological research methods and achieve success in examinations.