IB Diploma Psychology

Applications Open: - 01/09/2025

Applications Close: - 31/08/2026

Entry Requirements: - Please see our website - dependent on courses https://leighutcdartford.org.uk/post-16/

How to Apply: - Please apply by completing the form on our website. We will contact you to arrange to discuss your subject choices for Post 16

Psychology is the systematic study of behaviour and mental processes Psychology has its roots in both the natural and social sciences, leading to a variety of research designs and applications, and providing a unique approach to understanding modern society. IB psychology examines the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural in uences on human behaviour, thereby adopting an integrative approach.

Part 1: Core

• The biological level of analysis

• The cognitive level of analysis

• The sociocultural level of analysis

Part 2: Options

• Abnormal psychology

• Developmental psychology

• Health psychology

• Psychology of human relationships

• Sport psychology

Part 3: Qualitative research methodology

• Qualitative research in psychology

Part 4: Simple experimental study (SL/HL)

• Introduction to experimental research methodology

End of course exams

Minimum of 5 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths

University courses in Science, Medicine, Psychology