Part IA (Year 1)
For students admitted to the PBS course from the 2024-25 academic year onwards
In Part IA, you take a total of four papers, three of which are compulsory:
- PBS01: Introduction to Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience
- PBS02: Social Psychology, Applied Psychology and Individual Differences
- PBS03: From Subjective Questions to Objective Science
The remaining paper is chosen from a selection of around nine options. The optional papers available each year may vary but subjects usually include:
- biological and social anthropology
- evolution and behaviour
- politics
- philosophy
- sociology
Click here for a list of papers available in Part IA for 2024-25.
You will be assessed via a range of laboratory reports, and written exams. Assessment details can be found in the course materials.