In Autumn 2025, schools will begin teaching the newest iteration of Psychology for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. You can read the most up to date Psychology Subject Brief here.
Three publishers have produced new course books to suit the updated syllabus; Pearson Education, Oxford University Press and Thematic Education.
Below are title samples and additional details from each publisher about their resources and what they offer teachers and students studying the new syllabus for IB Psychology with first examination in 2027.
Pearson Education IBDP Psychology for first examination in 2027
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Introducing a new edition of Pearson Psychology for the IB Diploma Programme.
Fully revised in line with the new subject guide (2025 First Teaching), this updated 3rd edition of the Student Book has been developed in cooperation with the IB to offer full coverage of the Psychology themes, along with digital resources providing additional teacher support and exam practice to help learners prepare for the assessment.
Unique Selling Points:
- Published in time for first teaching: Closely and clearly aligned to the content in the new curriculum, the Student Book will be published March 2025 following the availability of the new subject guide.
- Written by experts: Our three highly qualified and experienced teacher-writers of the new Student Book and teaching support materials share the best of their knowledge as teachers and workshop leaders to support all teachers and students.
- Higher Level (HL) content: The HL content is clearly labelled in the contexts section and there are HL specific practice questions on the influence of culture, technology and motivation on human behaviour within the four contexts.
- Conceptual question boxes: These help to link the concepts with both content and contexts throughout the book and help students to recognise how concepts, content and contexts interact.
We’re working more closely than ever with the IB and continue to add to the collection of titles that we’re publishing in cooperation with them. Pearson Psychology for the IB Diploma Programme is our latest title developed in cooperation with the IB, joining our IB DP Science resources for Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Physics, Global Politics, TOK and the TOK Game.
OUP IBDP Psychology for first examination in 2027
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Introducing the New IB DP Psychology Syllabus and Oxford’s Latest Resources
As the International Baccalaureate (IB) rolls out its updated DP Psychology syllabus for first teaching in August 2025, Oxford University Press are thrilled to introduce their comprehensive new resources designed to support this curriculum. Developed in cooperation with the IB, Oxford’s resources are crafted to foster critical thinking, independent learning, and a deep understanding of psychological concepts.
Key Features:
- Aligned with the New Syllabus: Ensuring access to the most relevant and up-to-date content.
- Engaging Activities and Discussions: Bringing psychological theories to life and encouraging active learning.
- Critical Thinking and Concept-Based Learning: Helping students develop a deeper understanding of psychological principles.
- Innovative ‘Chat with AI’ Feature: Teaching students how to effectively use generative AI.
- Comprehensive Assessment Support: Building confidence with exam-style practice questions and tips, for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).
Curriculum Highlights:
- Concepts, Content, and Contexts: The course integrates psychological terminology and theories with real-world contexts, helping students understand human behaviour through biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches.
- Four Contexts: Students will explore Health and Well-being, Human Development, Human Relationships, and Learning and Cognition.
- Research Methodology: Both SL and HL students will engage in research proposals and practicals, with HL students delving deeper into data analysis and interpretation.
- HL Extensions: Higher Level students will investigate the role of culture, motivation, and technology in shaping human behaviour.
Oxford’s new resources are now available in both print and digital formats, including the innovative Kerboodle course, which offers additional digital content and assessment tools.
Thematic Education’s IB Psychology for first examination in 2027
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Want to teach about couples, cults and criminology in IB Psychology? Now you can with “IB Psychology: A Student’s Guide.” In this second edition, Travis takes dry topics like “Group behaviour” and “Interpersonal relationships” and turns them into instantly engaging chapters like Couples, Cults, and Criminology. This results in more engagement, deeper learning and better results.
The book’s designed to make your life easier. Here’s how:
- Lesson-by-lesson structure
- Differentiated learning outcomes to start every lesson
- Extension work for fast finishers
- Student-friendly language
- Teacher support packs for every chapter
- YouTube and blog tutorials for extra student support and extension.
If you liked our first edition, you’ll love this one.
The new guide has made it even easier to teach themantically since the approaches and options are combined in the contexts. The new curriculum is covered thematically and systematically in the following chapters:
- Cults (Group behaviour in Human relationships)
- Criminology (Aggression in Human relationships)
- Couples (Social relationships in Human relationships)
- Memory (Cognitive processes in Learning and cognition)
- Manipulation (Thinking and learning in Learning and cognition)
- Depression (Mental health in Health and wellness)
- Addiction (Health problems in Health and wellness)
- Morality (Models of development in Human development)
- Personality (Development of self in Human development)
The remaining chapters prepare students for the IA and the HL extensions. Everything you need is here.
This book will publish in July 2025
