British Psychology Olympiad 2026

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• https://www.mindsunderground.com/british-psychology-olympiad

Why this listing is included

• Round 1 - Multiple Choice Question Selection Round (MCQ): Rules: The Qualifier Round is a 1.5hr online test to be sat on Sunday 8th February 2026.
• Round 2 (National Round) - Open Question Test: Rules: Participants who pass the MCQ will be invited to join Round 2, the National Round. Participants will be tasked with an Open Question online test, which will be sat on Sunday 22nd February 2026.
• Round 3 (Global Round) - Psychology Essay Competition: Successful participants will be invited to submit their essay response to the Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition in Spring 2026 (deadline is 3rd April 2026).
• Participants in the UK and International £15 registration fee.
• The British Psychology Olympiad (BPO) is for secondary students in Year 9 to 12 across the globe.
• The Olympiad is conducted online.
• Register for the British Psychology Olympiad Here. Participants from China should register via ASEEDER.

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