Course Description: Industry-Led Future Psychologist Programme for High School Students at Imperial College London Campus

🧠 Future Psychologist Summer Programme

Explore the human mind and behaviour this summer. In two weeks you will learn across clinical, health, educational, forensic and sport psychology, try real tools used by professionals, and see psychology in action on field visits. You will work through case studies and simulations, build research and communication skills, and get guidance on university pathways and careers. Cultural time includes London highlights and a visit to Cambridge. Outcomes include a certificate of completion, tutor report and recommendation letter. Student feedback: 100% found tutors knowledgeable and classes engaging; 100% would recommend.

⭐ Key Facts

• Ages 13–18 • Duration 2 weeks • When Summer 2026

• Location Central London, South Kensington • Residence Imperial College halls single or twin ensuite

• Meals Breakfast and dinner included • Lunch buy on campus or with pre paid vouchers

• Supervision 24/7 residential team • Safeguarding clear exeat and sign out procedure

• Academics Health, educational, forensic, sport and clinical strands • Skills research design, data collection, ethical practice, case analysis

• Experiential Freud Museum and Royal Courts of Justice field visits • Practical simulations in hospital and sport settings • Cultural trip to Cambridge

• Included Accommodation and half board, all scheduled excursions, certificate, tutor report, recommendation letter, travel insurance

• Airport transfers Optional, pre booked, extra cost ✈️

📚 Programme Highlights

• Learn from psychologists across health, educational, forensic, sport and clinical fields

• Step into the role with therapeutic approaches, cognitive assessment and programme design

• Field visits connect theory to real contexts including the Freud Museum and the Royal Courts of Justice

• Clinical insight through case studies, diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies

• Team projects to build communication, teamwork and critical thinking

• University and careers guidance to map next steps with confidence

🗓️ Sample 2 Week Timetable (guide only)

Day 1 — Introducing Psychology

Course welcome and studying psychology at university seminar • Careers in psychology • Contemporary issues debate

Day 2 — Design a Psychological Study

Research methods and data collection • Conduct your own study • Ethics • Data review and presentation

Day 3 — Forensic Psychology

Live trial at the Royal Courts of Justice • What forensic psychologists do • Re offending and rehabilitation

Day 4 — Clinical Psychology 1

Introduction to clinical psychology • The working life of a clinical psychologist • Expert speaker from industry

Day 5 — Clinical Psychology 2

Immersive hospital day in London • Peer reflections workshop • Tree of Life activity

Day 6 — Health Psychology

What health psychologists do • Interactive case study seminar • Motivational Interviewing • Client and practitioner role play

Day 7 — Sport Psychology

Getting into sport psychology • Core professional skills • Immersive workshop with a working professional • Client simulation scenarios

Day 8 — Crafting a Reflective University Application

Reflective learning session • Turn experiences into a compelling story for applications • LinkedIn for professional networking

Day 9 — Mastering Your Personal Statement and Professional Applications

Personal Statement masterclass • CVs and cover letters • Interactive workshop with expert feedback

Day 10 — Global Space Design Challenge

Training by engineers and academics • Industry design simulation • Fast paced team competition with academics and industry professionals

The timetable displayed is a guide only and may be subject to last minute changes.

🛏️ Accommodation and Meals

Imperial College London halls in South Kensington with modern ensuite single or twin rooms. Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch purchased on campus by card or with pre paid vouchers. A 24 hour on site residential team provides welfare and supervision in a secure environment.

✅ What’s Included

Accommodation and half board meals • Programme lectures, workshops, simulations and scheduled excursions • Certificate of completion, tutor report and recommendation letter • Comprehensive travel insurance

Airport transfers are not included in the programme fee and can be purchased in addition.