Part IB (Year 2)

Part IB provides specialised training in Developmental Psychology and Biological Psychology, in addition to further developing the research skills for your third year project. 

You take four papers in total, two of which are compulsory:

  • PBS04: Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • PBS05: Developmental Psychology

The optional papers are selected from a broad range. The subjects may change from year to year but typically include papers in:

  • biological and social anthropology
  • history and philosophy of science
  • sociology
  • neurobiology
  • philosophy
  • education

You will be assessed via a range of laboratory reports, and written exams. Assessment details will be specified in the course materials.

Optional Papers

The list of optional papers may vary from year to year but will typically include papers in:

  • Biological anthropology
  • Education
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Neurobiology
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy

 

Click here for a list of papers available in Part IB in 2026-27.

Assessment details can be found in the course materials.