International Baccalaureate Psychology Diploma
at Hartsdown Academy, Margate · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the rigorous and systematic study of mental processes and behaviour. It is a complex subject which draws on concepts, methods and understandings from a number of different disciplines. There is no single approach that would describe or explain mental processes and behaviour on its own as human beings are complex animals, with highly developed frontal lobes, cognitive abilities, involved social structures and cultures. The study of behaviour and mental processes requires a multidisciplinary approach and the use of a variety of research techniques whilst recognising that behaviour is not a static phenomenon, it is adaptive, and as the world, societies and challenges facing societies change, so does behaviour.
What you need to get on
5+ English and Maths and 3 subjects at Grade 4+. A good attendance and behaviour record is also essential.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Hartsdown Academy 6th Form
HARTSDOWN ACADEMY GEORGE V AVENUE, MARGATE, CT9 5RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · MARGATE
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