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    Faculty of Psychology

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    The Faculty of Psychology at Cambridge introduces the study of the mind and behaviour (memory, perception, social influence, mental health).

    Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Faculty of Psychology

    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 14–17

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14–17

    Location / Region

    Cambridge

    Cost

    From £4,895 (Residential (2 Weeks))

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Psychology

    Accommodation: Tripos Court: Modern facilities block

    Meals: 3 meals per day

    Outcomes: ["Understand Core Psychological Principles", "Apply Psychological Theories to Real-World Contexts", "Strengthen Research and Analytical Skills", "Develop Communication and Collaboration Skills"]

    TL;DR

    The Faculty of Psychology at Cambridge introduces the study of the mind and behaviour (memory, perception, social influence, mental health). Designed for students curious about why people think, feel, and act as they do, using theory, experiments, and applied case studies to build foundations and analytical skills for understanding human behaviour individually and in groups.

    What is Faculty of Psychology?

    The Faculty of Psychology at Cambridge introduces the study of the mind and behaviour (memory, perception, social influence, mental health). Designed for students curious about why people think, feel, and act as they do, using theory, experiments, and applied case studies to build foundations and analytical skills for understanding human behaviour individually and in groups.

    What you actually do

    Interactive seminars and hands-on workshops (20 hours/week), experiments, group tasks, research exercises, and case studies; fieldwork beyond the classroom; dynamic group projects culminating in a “Time to Shine” ceremony; academic coaching for UK university applications; English language development opportunities and language support included.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      20 hours of subject-specific academic content per week with an experienced subject tutor (interactive seminars + hands-on workshops)

    2. 2

      Dynamic group projects culminating in the end-of-week Time to Shine Ceremony

    3. 3

      Fieldwork in the city with tutor guidance (on-site research + practical experiments)

    4. 4

      Dedicated academic coaching (UK university support)

    5. 5

      Language support included + English language development opportunities

    6. 6

      Certificate of Achievement & option to request a personalised Letter of Reference

    Key dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • English level: B1+ (Intermediate and above)

    • No prior study of psychology required

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £4,895 (Residential (2 Weeks))

    Funding or discounts

    • SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme

    What's included

    Residential (2 Weeks):: 4895

    Curriculum / what you'll study

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Modules

    Practical & Project Components

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

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