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    Entry requirements and How to Apply Why study Psychology at Cambridge? PBS alumni profiles What to expect Psychology A-Z Excellent career prospects More information

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Current students overview
    Examination information Transferable skills Directors of Studies

Course structure

Course structure overview
    Part IA (Year 1) Part IB (Year 2) Part II (Year 3)

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Prospective students

Prospective students overview Entry requirements and How to Apply Why study Psychology at Cambridge? PBS alumni profiles What to expect Psychology A-Z Excellent career prospects More information

Current students

Current students overview Examination information Transferable skills Directors of Studies

Course structure

Course structure overview Part IA (Year 1) Part IB (Year 2) Part II (Year 3)
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    Course structure

    • Course structure overview
    • Part IA (Year 1)
    • Part IB (Year 2)
    • Part II (Year 3)

    Course structure

    PBS is a three-year course leading to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. As you progress through each year, you have more opportunity to specialise in areas of psychology that interest you.

     

    Tripos structure

     

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    • Available papers in first year (for 2026-27)
    • Available papers in second year (for 2026-27)
    • Available papers in third year (for 2026-27)

     

    Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Tripos

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    Email:teaching@psychol.cam.ac.uk
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