IB Psychology Part II (HL)

The Diploma Programme (DP) psychology course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, content and contexts, as well as the models and theories associated with these areas. Through the course, students will develop the ability to engage in critical thinking, assess evidence and acknowledge the evolving nature of knowledge. They will acquire the ability to seek new information and generate understanding by employing research methodologies. The goal of the DP psychology course is not to create psychologists, but to promote psychological literacy. The aims of the psychology course are for students to develop knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, content and contexts including models and theories; think critically and creatively about behaviour and cognitive processes; and engage with problems facing individuals, groups and societies using psychological understanding and skills.
IB Psychology HL builds a deeper level of understanding of the topics studied at the SL level while also investigating the further topics of the role of culture, motivation and technology in shaping human behaviour; and data analysis and interpretation.  IB Psychology HL students complete multiple IB assessments to earn their IB score: an internal assessment (begun in year 1) and three externally assessed papers (exams).