- IB DP core elements
Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge
- Group 1: Studies in language and literature
English A Language and Literature HL
English A Language and Literature SL
- Group 2: language acquisition
French ab initio
Mandarin ab initio
Spanish ab initio
Spanish B SL
- Group 3: Individuals and societies
Business Management HL
Business Management SL
Economics HL
Economics SL
Information Technology in a Global Society HL
Information Technology in a Global Society SL
Philosophy SL
Psychology HL
Psychology SL
- Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL
- Group 6: The arts
Film SL

IB Diploma
Psychology HL
Psychology is the systematic study of behaviour and mental processes. Psychology has a variety of research designs and applications, and provides a unique approach to understanding modern society. Taking Psychology HL online will enable students to access a rich source of information about factors that influence human behaviour; develop their understanding of people in general and themselves in particular; and acquire effective work habits to regulate their own learning.
Course structure
The course covers the following topics:
Year 1
- Introduction to IB Psychology
- Approaches to Research
- Biological Approaches to Behaviour
- Cognitive Approaches to Behaviour
- Sociocultural Approaches
- Abnormal Psychology I
- Abnormal Psychology Part II
- Introduction to the IA
Year 2
- IA
- Abnormal Psychology Part III
- Human Relationships Part 1 and IA
- Review and Trial Exam
- Human Relationships Part 2
- Human Relationships Part 3
- Exam Preparation
This course covers the following applied psychology options:
- Abnormal psychology
- Psychology of human relationships
What is different in taking Psychology HL online?
Students will have the opportunity to:
- access source material in a variety of media
- learn, practise and review much more at their own pace than in a traditional classroom
- study alongside students from around the world
- gain experience of using the latest online learning tools
- regularly communicate with teachers and fellow students
Some things won’t be different though. Standards and expectations will be just as high as in a face to face classroom.
Activities and assessment
A typical week in IB Psychology would involve a reading assignment and an activity that requires students to engage with the content of the course, for example a discussion forum, a blog post or a worksheet. Where appropriate, students will take part in collaborative activities. These may involve working together on an assignment or peer reviewing assignments. Once a semester students will complete a group project. Lastly students will be assigned IB style assessment tasks once they have mastered the course content of each of the units of study. The Internal Assessment that is assigned involves conducting a psychological experiment and writing a report.
There are two types of assessment in IB Psychology. Formative assessment focuses on student engagement and involvement in the course activities such as the discussion forums and wikis, blog posts and worksheets. These activities are designed to consolidate student understanding of course content.
Advice from our teachers
In order to succeed in Psychology HL, we recommend students set aside seven to 10 hours a week.
Benefits to students
Taking Psychology HL online will enable students to:
- access a rich source of information about factors that influence human behaviour
- develop their understanding of people in general and themselves in particular
- acquire effective work habits to regulate their own learning
- become experienced in a wide range of technical and social tools
Pilot the Pamoja Online Course for up to four weeks from the day the course commences.
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