Psychology IB
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Course summary
At the core of the 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 contribution and the interaction of the three approaches is understood through the four options in the course that focus on areas of applied psychology: abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, and the psychology of relationships.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 5 in English Language or Literature Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Combine Science Grade 5 Mathematics
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Assessment
External Assessment (80%) 3 Examination papers, with a mixture of short and long answer questions. Internal Assessment (20%) A written report on the findings of an experiment conducted by students
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