IB Psychology

Applications Open: Now

Applications Close: 27 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's 4 or above including English and Maths

How to Apply

Internal students - Please apply via Applicaa using this link - https://skinnerskentacademy.applicaa.com/year12

External students - Please apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

At the core of the DP psychology course is an introduction to three different approaches to understanding behaviour: the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. Students study and critically evaluate the knowledge, concepts, theories and research that have developed the understanding in these fields.

The interaction of these approaches to studying psychology forms the basis of a holistic and integrated approach to understanding mental processes and behaviour as a complex, dynamic phenomenon, allowing students to appreciate the diversity as well as the commonality between their own behaviour and that of others.

The aims of the Psychology course at SL and at HL are to:

• develop an understanding of the biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors affecting mental processes and behaviour
• apply an understanding of the biological, cognitive and sociocultural
• factors affecting mental processes and behaviour to at least one applied area of study
• understand diverse methods of inquiry
• understand the importance of ethical practice in psychological
• research in general and observe ethical practice in their own inquiries
• ensure that ethical practices are upheld in all psychological inquiry and discussion
• develop an awareness of how psychological research can be applied to address real-world problems and promote positive change
• provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language
• foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

IB Psychology is assessed through a combination of external examinations (papers) and an internal assessment (IA).

General Entry Requirement for The Skinners’ Kent Academy Sixth Form

Minimum of GCSE grade 4 (G4) in English and Mathematics plus 3 other GCSEs at grades 9-4

Subject specific minimum entry requirements are:

5 in English, 5 in Mathematics & 6 in Science