Psychology Summer Career Camp in London for Ages 15-18

Course Description: Psychology Summer Career Camp in London for Ages 15-18

Course Description: Psychology Summer Career Camp in London 🧠

Explore how the mind works on this Psychology Summer Career Camp in the heart of London for students aged 15 to 18. You learn from practising professionals, visit mental health and research settings, and build practical skills in observation, research and real-world case analysis.

Interactive sessions cover areas such as clinical psychology, neuroplasticity, social psychology and drama therapy, showing how psychologists design studies, interpret findings and use evidence to support individuals and communities. By the end you have a clear picture of what studying psychology at degree level involves and where it can lead, from clinical psychology and counselling to cognitive science and research.

No previous experience is needed. The programme suits curious beginners as well as students already studying related subjects at school.

Location 📍

The camp takes place in central London, with sessions and visits across the city. Residential students stay at Ramsay Hall, part of the University College London (UCL) campus, and experience life as a university student in one of the world's great capitals.

Lesson Plan 📚

Choose a 1, 2 or 3 week programme. Teaching is delivered through practical workshops, industry visits and sessions led by working professionals.

Week 1: The Mind, the Brain and Behaviour

• Introduction to Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Brain Rewiring: Neuroplasticity

• Trip to the Bethlem Museum

• Social Psychology

• Drama Therapy

• UCAS Application, Careers and Pathways

Week 2: Research, Rehabilitation and Addiction

• Individual Psychology

• Experimental and Research Psychology

• Pain and Rehabilitation

• How to Sleep

• Drug Addiction from a Clinical Perspective

Week 3: Industry Placement and Career Skills

Three-week students add an industry placement, then finish with a Career and Life Skills week and professional networking.

Small Class Sizes 👩‍🏫

There are no more than 12 students in each programme group, so every student gets small group teaching, one-to-one mentoring and personalised feedback.

Meet Your Mentors

Sessions are led by psychologists, researchers and mental health professionals. Dr Julianne Mullen is an HCPC-registered dramatherapist and BACP-registered clinical supervisor who works across schools, healthcare settings and private practice and lectures at university. David A. is a TEDx speaker and qualified brain coach and ADHD coach. Dr Williams is an audiologist and tinnitus specialist whose clinical work focuses on the interaction between sound perception, stress and the brain. Judith C., an accredited UCAS adviser and former Head of English, Head of Creative Arts and Head of Sixth Form in Kent grammar schools, runs the UCAS and personal statement sessions.

Skills You Will Take Away

• Explain key ideas in clinical, social and individual psychology

• Describe how neuroplasticity shapes confidence, focus and motivation

• Understand how psychologists design studies and interpret findings

• Analyse real-world cases using observation and evidence

• See how therapy works in practice through drama therapy

• Write about psychology with confidence in a personal statement

A Day in the Life: Daily Routine ⏰

Teaching runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. A typical first week looks like this:

• Monday: Introduction to Psychology, lunch, Clinical Psychology. Evening: bowling

• Tuesday: Brain Rewiring: Neuroplasticity, morning and afternoon. Evening: arcade

• Wednesday: Bethlem Museum trip, lunch, Social Psychology. Evening: Covent Garden

• Thursday: Drama Therapy, morning and afternoon. Evening: group restaurant dinner

• Friday: UCAS Application, lunch, Careers and Pathways, graduation, then check-out for residential students

Dinner and evening activities are for residential students only. Timetables may be subject to change, and students receive their finalised timetable by the end of May.

Accommodation at UCL Ramsay Hall 🛏️

Residential students stay at Ramsay Hall, part of University College London (UCL) in central London. Day students attend all sessions and return home each day.

• Move-in: Sunday before the start date, from 3:00 pm. Arriving between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm is advised, to join dinner with the cohort and the evening activity

• Move-out: Friday, the last day of the programme

• Rooms: private single rooms with shared bathrooms, or upgrade to a private ensuite room

• Bathrooms: shared, typically used by up to three students

• Bedding and towels: sheets and towels are included

• Supervision: 24/7 building security and safeguarding, with on-site guardians living in the accommodation (1:10 ratio)

• Student safety: boys and girls are housed on separate floors

Meals 🍽️

• Residential students: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

• Day students: lunch is provided

• Students may bring a few snacks for the day, which must be nut free

• Bring a refillable water bottle

Activities and Evening Programme 🎳

Residential students enjoy a social programme every evening. Recent examples include bowling, an arcade night, an evening in Covent Garden and a group restaurant dinner. All residential evening activities are covered by the fee.

Excursions and Industry Visits 🚍

• The Bethlem Museum, exploring the history of mental health care

• Workshops with a dramatherapist, a brain coach and a clinical audiologist

• An industry placement for three-week students

• Weekend activities for residential students staying two or three weeks. Previous excursions have included a day trip to Cambridge, shopping in London and London sightseeing

Transportation ✈️

• Transport to different venues and excursions during the programme is covered

• Travel to and from the programme is not included in the fee

• Optional arrival or departure car service from London Heathrow: £300

Dates and Fees 📅

Programme Start Dates: Summer 2027

Programmes begin on a Monday, with weekly start dates across the summer:

• 28 June

• 5 July

• 12 July

• 19 July

• 26 July

• 2 August

• 9 August

Fees

• £1,799 for 1 week of the programme (day)

• £2,999 for 1 week of the programme plus residential package (all meals, lodging)

• £2,999 for 2 weeks of the programme (day)

• £5,499 for 2 weeks of the programme plus residential package (all meals, lodging)

• £3,999 for 3 weeks of the programme (day)

• £7,499 for 3 weeks of the programme plus residential package (all meals, lodging)

Extras

• Arrival or departure car service from London Heathrow: £300

• Extra night of accommodation: £100, subject to availability

• Ensuite upgrade: £250 per week

What Is Included in the Programme Fee ✅

• Residential accommodation at UCL Ramsay Hall in a private single room (residential package)

• 24/7 security and safeguarding

• Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for residents; lunch for day students

• 60 hours of career-focused learning over 2 weeks

• Interactive workshops and guest speakers

• Industry visits to leading companies

• Expert UCAS admissions coaching

• Personal mentor (Oxford, Cambridge, UCL or Imperial graduate)

• Weekend excursions and London activities

• Evening social programme

• Certificate of completion

• Personalised letter of reference from your programme mentor

Certificates and Awards 📜

• Certificate recognising your participation, ideal for your CV and university applications

• Personalised letter of reference from your programme mentor

• Opportunity to fulfil the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential requirement

• Practical experience and case examples to draw on in your university applications

How Fluent Do I Need to Be in English? 🗣️

All teaching and workshops are delivered in English. Students should have a basic level of spoken and written English so they can follow instructions, join discussions and take part in group activities comfortably. International students are welcome and supported throughout the programme.

What Should I Bring? 🎒

• A notepad and pen, or a device to write on

• A water bottle

• Nut-free snacks if wanted

• Some spending money for residential students, especially on two-week programmes

A packing list and preparation materials are sent by mid June.

Safety and Support 🛡️

All sessions take place in a secure, structured environment. Staff are DBS-checked and follow strict safeguarding policies. Students with additional learning needs or disabilities are welcome; share any requirements in advance so adjustments can be arranged.