Psychology Summer School at the University of Toronto, Canada

Course Description: Psychology Summer School at the University of Toronto, Canada

🧠 Explore Psychology at the University of Toronto

Dive into the fascinating science of the mind and behaviour with this pre-university Psychology Summer Programme for students aged 15–18. Hosted at the University of Toronto, this enriching experience combines academic exploration with hands-on learning and cultural discovery, offering a glimpse into undergraduate-level psychology in one of Canada’s top institutions.

Set across the historic and vibrant campuses of the University of Toronto, participants enjoy a balance of academic rigour, interactive workshops, and cultural immersion—while forming lasting friendships with like-minded peers from around the world.

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📚 Programme Highlights: What You’ll Learn

Students in this programme will strengthen their academic foundations and practical understanding of psychology by:

✅ Exploring key university-level topics such as cognitive, social, biological, and behavioural psychology

✅ Gaining insight into real-world applications of psychology in healthcare, education, therapy, and the workplace

✅ Understanding social dynamics, group behaviour, prejudice, and leadership through social psychology

✅ Practising how to conduct and present psychological research using experiments, questionnaires, and data analysis

✅ Developing confidence and communication skills through critical discussions and presentations

✅ Completing a Personal Project, guided by expert tutors, to showcase their learning through a research paper or presentation

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🧪 Key Modules

Highlights of the academic content include:

• *� Introduction to Psychology & the Brain – Discover how brain structure relates to major psychological fields

• *� Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience – Investigate perception, memory, and behaviour through the lens of biology

• *� Prejudice, Bias & Social Influence – Understand how stereotypes form and influence society

• *� Behavioural Psychology – Explore how behaviour is learned and applied in therapy and education

• *� Family & Developmental Psychology – Examine the psychological impact of evolving family structures

• *� Data, Bias & Research – Learn to conduct and interpret psychological research while avoiding common biases

• *� Ethics & Experimentation – Practise designing ethical experiments and presenting findings

• *� Final Project – Choose a research topic and present your work to peers and tutors at the end of the programme

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🧭 Location: University of Toronto, Canada

Students will stay in college-style accommodation on the prestigious University of Toronto campus. Each of the three campuses boasts its own unique charm and history. Students are supervised by trained residential staff 24/7, with separate male and female accommodations and access to all modern amenities including campus Wi-Fi.

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🌍 Cultural & Social Highlights

Beyond the classroom, students will enjoy a variety of cultural activities and excursions designed to broaden their global perspectives and foster friendships:

• 🗼 Explore the CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum

• 🌊 Day trip to the breathtaking Niagara Falls

• 🎨 Improv theatre and team-building challenges

• 🎤 Karaoke nights, quiz competitions, and student cinema

• 🌍 Meet and connect with peers from around the world

These experiences provide a well-rounded summer packed with learning and unforgettable memories.

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📅 A Typical Day on Campus

8:00 AM – Breakfast on campus

9:00 AM – Morning psychology sessions (with breaks)

1:00 PM – Lunch and relaxation

2:00 PM – Project workshops or cultural activity

3:30 PM – Skills sessions or local excursions

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Public speaking and debate

8:00 PM – Social activities (quiz night, movie night, etc.)

10:00 PM – Curfew

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🎓 Graduation & Recognition

At the end of the programme, students will attend a formal graduation ceremony where they’ll receive:

• A personalised certificate of achievement

• A report card detailing academic progress

• Recognition of their personal research project

This celebration marks the culmination of an inspiring and academically rich summer.