Sixth Form Subject Guide 2019-2021 REDRAFTED Sixth Form Choices Guide | Page 56

IB Psychology (Higher and Standard Level) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Miss E Whittle ([email protected]) Entry Requirements Grade B in IGCSE Mathematics or equivalent, B in IGCSE English Language or equivalent Where next? Completion of this course will benefit those wishing to read Psychology at university as well as those thinking of studying degrees in English, Business, Teaching, Sport or Law. Future career choices are diverse and include: Forensic Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Nursing, Teaching and Marketing, to name just a few. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Paper 1 (Higher and Standard Level) The Core – three ways to understanding behaviour are studied: Biological Approach, Cognitive Approach and Sociocultural Approach. Plus, Approaches to Researching Behaviour. Paper 2 (Higher Level) Options:  Abnormal Psychology (HL & SL)  In addition, HL choose one more Option from: Developmental Psychology Health Psychology Psychology of human relationships Paper 3 (Higher Level) Research Methodology – An unseen stimulus piece is provided which the students read and then answer three questions on. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? At HL there are three IB examinations at the end of the two year course – Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. At SL there are two IB examinations at the end of the two year course – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Internal Assessment (IA) Both HL and SL complete an internal assessment worth 20% or 25% respectively. Students will replicate a renowned psychological experiment in small groups. They will then individually write a 2000 word scientific report. The IA is internally assessed and externally moderated. 55