UK School Curriculum for 12th Grade Psychology in 2025-26: Obtain a FREE PDF Version of the Syllabus
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India has published the Psychology syllabus for Class 12 students for the academic year 2025-26, and the UK Board has also made its syllabus available for reference. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the UK Board Class 12 Psychology syllabus for the upcoming academic year.
Syllabus Structure
The syllabus is divided into seven units, each focusing on a different aspect of psychology. The units are as follows:
- Variations in Psychological Attributes (13 marks)
- Self and Personality (13 marks)
- Meeting Life Challenges (9 marks)
- Psychological Disorders (12 marks)
- Therapeutic Approaches (9 marks)
- Attitude and Social Cognition (8 marks)
- Social Influence and Group Processes (6 marks)
Practical Examination
The Practical examination is a significant part of the UK Board Class 12 Psychology syllabus. It consists of two sections: Internal Examiner and External Examiner, each carrying a total of 15 marks.
- The Practical File and Case Profile is worth 10 marks in the Practical examination.
- The Continuous Assessment (Unit Test) is worth 5 marks in the Internal Examiner section. However, there are no marks allocated for this in the External Examiner section.
- The practical section of the syllabus involves the development of case profiles using interviews, observation, and psychological tests. Students are required to administer and interpret two psychological tests in the Practical examination.
Examination Structure
- In the External Examiner section, the Viva Voce (Case Profile & Two Psychological Tests) does not receive any marks, but it is worth 3 marks in the External Examiner section.
- Students are required to administer and interpret five psychological tests related to various psychological attributes. Four marks are allocated for conducting the two tests, and 8 marks are allocated for reporting.
Total Marks and Syllabus Access
The total marks for the Practical examination are 15 for the Internal Examiner and 15 for the External Examiner, making a total of 30 marks for practical work. The total marks for the syllabus are 70.
The syllabus can be accessed online and a free PDF download is also provided for students' convenience. A direct link is provided for students to download the full UK Board Class 12 Psychology Syllabus 2025-26.
Related links for UBSE Class 9 Syllabus 2025-26 and UBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26 are also available for those interested.
With this comprehensive overview, students can now prepare effectively for the UK Board Class 12 Psychology syllabus for the academic year 2025-26. Good luck with your studies!
