Higher Level

HL · 240 hours

All SL core topics (1–6) plus four HL extension areas (topics 7–10). Deeper analysis and an extra exam paper.

SL vs HL

SL

  • 150 hours
  • 90 hrs core (topics 1–6)
  • 2 exam papers
  • 60% external

HL

  • 240 hours
  • 90 hrs core + 54 hrs HL extension
  • 3 exam papers
  • 70% external

HL extension hours

TopicHours
7. User-centred design12
8. Sustainability16
9. Innovation and markets12
10. Commercial production14
HL extension total54

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