First intake
6-17 July 2026
One-week route ended 10 July; two-week routes ended 17 July.
In-person Programme
The Young Psychologist Summer Experience
by InvestIN
An immersive London psychology programme combining career simulations, professional visits, expert coaching and university-campus experience.
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Young Psychologist Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closed
Eligibility
No prior knowledge required
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, UK; UCL campus
Cost
£2,225; £3,275; £4,400
Duration
1 week; 2 weeks; 2-week Premium
Format
In-person
Psychology
Accommodation: Residential or non-residential
Meals: Breakfast and dinner residential
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and reference available
Campus experience: UCL and London workplaces
Tutors / faculty: Experienced psychologists
Young Psychologist Experience summary
A practical psychology career experience built around realistic simulations, professional visits and coaching rather than conventional classroom lectures.
Students explore clinical, educational, sport, forensic, neuropsychology, occupational and cyberpsychology through patient consultations, assessments, treatment planning and workplace scenarios.
It suits students testing whether psychology is the right university and career direction, especially those who value hands-on activities and direct contact with professionals.
What is The Young Psychologist Summer Experience?
The Young Psychologist Summer Experience is an immersive career programme delivered by InvestIN Education. It introduces psychology through realistic clinical, forensic, educational, sport, workplace and technology-focused scenarios.
Students practise consultations, assessment and treatment planning, visit professional settings and receive guidance from psychologists across several specialisms. The experience also includes career coaching, networking and opportunities to reflect on psychology as a future degree and profession.
Why Succeed highlights Young Psychologist Experience
The programme replaces passive observation with simulated consultations, assessments and treatment-planning tasks.
Its coverage of clinical, forensic, sport, educational, occupational and cyberpsychology helps students compare distinct career paths.
Professional visits include psychology in elite sport, mental-health care and technology-led treatment settings.
Students receive feedback, career coaching and access to private networking with psychology professionals.
Two-week routes can produce a certificate, industry reference and an optional Level 3 qualification.
Who is Young Psychologist Experience for?
Best for
Students who want to test psychology through practical cases, professional contact and exposure to several specialisms.
Not ideal if
You want a low-cost academic course, independent research project or guaranteed university-admissions advantage.
Is Young Psychologist Experience worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who is seriously considering psychology and wants structured exposure to different professional settings. The simulations, site visits and feedback offer more concrete material for reflection than a purely lecture-based course.
The main limitation is value for money: even the shortest non-residential option is a substantial purchase, while residential and Premium routes cost considerably more. It is strongest as a career-testing experience, not as a shortcut into university or the profession.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
£2,225; £3,275; £4,400; includes 25, 50 or 65 hours with professionals, Hands-on career simulations, Programme materials, equipment and resources, Digital certificate and programme assessment, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, UCL campus experience and professional excursions, Assessment centre and expert feedback, Bursary places for financially eligible students.
Accommodation
Residential or non-residential
Meals
Breakfast and dinner residential
Supervision or safety information
Residential students receive 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support from vetted staff, including education, safeguarding, nursing and mental-health professionals.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; 2 weeks; 2-week Premium; London, UK; UCL campus.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
Compare this programme with similar options before deciding on dates, cost, format and fit.
Compare with similar programmesHow much preparation does Young Psychologist Experience need?
Effort level
High-intensity, full-day practical programme.
Best started
Plan three to four months before a future intake, allowing time for booking, travel, insurance and any visa.
Main challenge
Engaging confidently with realistic mental-health and professional scenarios.
Typical preparation
Compare the one-week, two-week and Premium content before choosing.
Review the daily timetable and note any emotionally demanding scenarios.
Arrange travel insurance and, if needed, UK entry permission well ahead.
Prepare questions for psychologists working in different specialisms.
Useful if
You are ready to reflect on whether psychology suits you.
What do students do on Young Psychologist Experience?
Students move through realistic psychology cases, professional visits, coaching and networking. Activities become broader across the second week and Premium weekend.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore educational psychology through assessment, parent consultation and intervention planning.
- 2
Practise rapport, assessment and CBT-based treatment planning in a simulated clinic.
- 3
Investigate sport psychology during a Premier League stadium visit.
- 4
Assess an offender, testify as an expert witness and advise a simulated parole board.
- 5
Work through multidisciplinary mental-health and neuropsychology cases.
- 6
Design a behavioural experiment and present findings to business psychologists.
- 7
Explore virtual-reality applications in cyberpsychology and treatment.
- 8
Complete feedback, networking, graduation and certificate activities.
Young Psychologist Experience dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Second intake
27 July-7 August 2026
One-week route ended 31 July; two-week routes ended 7 August.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First intake | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Second intake | 27 July-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 15-18.
No prior psychology knowledge or experience required.
B2 English required for international and EFL students.
Under-18 bookings require parent or guardian consent.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is required.
How much does Young Psychologist Experience cost?
One-week programme
£2,225 — 25 professional-contact hours and up to two excursions.
Funding or discounts
- Two-week programme: £3,275 — 50 professional-contact hours and up to five excursions.
- Two-week Premium: £4,400 — 65 professional-contact hours and Premium weekend activities.
- Residential totals: £3,725-£7,550 — Includes university accommodation, breakfast, dinner and activities.
- Booking deposit: £950 — Non-refundable payment used to secure a place.
- Bursaries: Free places — Available to financially eligible students.
What's included
25, 50 or 65 hours with professionals, Hands-on career simulations, Programme materials, equipment and resources, Digital certificate and programme assessment, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, UCL campus experience and professional excursions, Assessment centre and expert feedback, Bursary places for financially eligible students
How to apply to Young Psychologist Experience
- 1
Choose the psychology programme on the official registration page.
- 2
Select a start date, programme length and residential or non-residential option.
- 3
Pay online in full or use the £950 deposit option.
- 4
Complete the student enrolment form with medical, travel and emergency details.
- 5
Review the pre-arrival pack, personalised timetable and programme materials.
What does Young Psychologist Experience cover?
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Clinical and educational psychology
Practise consultation, assessment, rapport, CBT and intervention planning.
Forensic psychology
Assess an offender and contribute to trial and parole simulations.
Mental health and neuropsychology
Explore inpatient care, crisis planning, cognition and brain injury.
Sport and workplace psychology
Examine performance, resilience, personality and organisational behaviour.
Behavioural science and PsychTech
Design experiments and explore virtual reality in psychological treatment.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Young Psychologist Experience?
A typical day during the programme.
Morning study
Students begin the day's workshop, simulation or professional visit.
Afternoon study
The main practical activity continues after lunch.
Residential evening
Residential students join organised social and wellbeing activities.
Programme cadence
Two-week students have a weekend break unless taking Premium activities.
Who teaches on Young Psychologist Experience?
Experienced psychologists coach students through the activities, with specialisms including clinical, forensic, sport, behavioural, business and educational psychology. Senior psychologists, trainees and current psychology students also participate in networking.
Specific presenters may change, and the provider may substitute suitably qualified professionals.
Where do students stay on Young Psychologist Experience?
Residential plan
- University halls: Students stay in central London halls used by University of London students.
- Private ensuite room: Published residential packages provide single rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
- Meals and transport: Breakfast, dinner and travel between accommodation and programme venues are included.
- Pastoral support: Safeguarding and pastoral staff are available on site around the clock.
- Social programme: Evening and weekend activities include games, sports and social events.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Local students may attend the programme without booking accommodation.
Airport transfers are optional; residential rooms are allocated across selected University of London halls.
What happens after Young Psychologist Experience?
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Use programme reflections as evidence of informed psychology interest.
Receive a personalised digital certificate after the online assessment.
Gain a physical certificate and industry reference on two-week routes.
Work toward an optional Level 3 Award worth eight UCAS points.
Use specialist exposure to identify a psychology pathway for further study.
Participation or UCAS points do not guarantee university admission.
Where does Young Psychologist Experience take place?
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus in central London. Selected activities take place at professional, sporting, mental-health and industry venues elsewhere in London.
The provider hires university space commercially and is not affiliated with UCL or the other institutions used.
Young Psychologist Experience FAQs
No. The programme requires no prior knowledge or experience and introduces topics from an accessible starting point.
The timetable includes educational, clinical, sport, forensic, neuropsychology, occupational, behavioural and cyberpsychology.
Yes. Students may choose a non-residential place and travel to the programme each day.
The residential package uses central London university halls with private single ensuite rooms, breakfast, dinner, social activities and pastoral support.
Activities are delivered and coached by experienced professionals from several psychology specialisms. Networking also includes senior psychologists, trainees and psychology students.
Students can complete an online assessment for a personalised digital certificate. Two-week students also receive a physical certificate and industry reference letter.
The optional Level 3 Award in Work Experience and Career Planning is worth eight UCAS points. It is an add-on for the standard two-week route and included with Premium.
Residential students receive 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support from vetted staff, including education, safeguarding, nursing and mental-health professionals.
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Ben Stacy
Co-founder, Succeed | Former secondary teacher and educational leader
Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
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- Choose Your Summer Experience – InvestIN Education
- Gain a Qualification in Work Experience – InvestIN Education
- International Students – InvestIN Education
- Terms | InvestIN – InvestIN Education
- English as a foreign language – InvestIN Education
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- Book A Consultation With Us – InvestIN Education
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- Explore Our Summer Experiences - Download Your Brochure – InvestIN Education
- InvestIN FAQs: Everything to Know About Our Career Experience Programmes – InvestIN Education
- How to make your university application stand out – InvestIN Education
- Psychology Work Experience in London for Year 10-12 – InvestIN Education
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