Psychology Program - Oxbridge

Gain expert insights in an online summer school in Psychology

• Our Psychology Online Insights course will allow you to dive into the world of Psychology through the expert teaching of behavioural genetics, cognitive psychology, and more. If you’re intrigued by the human mind and want to leave Immerse with a greater understanding of your own mind and others, then our Psychology summer course will be of interest to you.

Aim of the Psychology Programme

• The Psychology programme is designed to build upon the foundation of skills that participants have already gained in a traditional classroom environment and highlight how this can be used to inspire further study at university. Participants are encouraged to explore new material in-depth and to form independent and considered opinions and ideas based on sound research and analysis of the facts. By the end of the programme, participants have a good understanding, not only of university-level content, but also the variety of degree programmes available in subjects related to History. Beyond this, participants also explore the career opportunities available to graduates in this field.

Key Programme Highlights

• 20+ hours of academic contact time per week

• Subject tuition delivered by an academic from Oxford or Cambridge University

• 2 x 30 minute 1:1 tutorials

• Academic skills workshops

• End-of-day social activities led by Mentors (Oxbridge undergraduates)

• Detailed personal evaluation written by tutor

• Certificate of attendance

• Free premium membership to UniPrepare's 'Nurture' plan

Online Program Modules

Module 1 - An Introduction to Psychology

Psychology is surprisingly hard to define. Broadly speaking, it is the study of the mind and behaviour, yet this definition raises more questions than it answers. Psychologists study how we think, feel, and make decisions, as well as the unconscious processes and the neural mechanisms that underpin them.

Module 2 - Behavioural Genetics: Nature vs Nurture

It is widely believed that psychological traits have a substantial genetic contribution. However, to what extent are they influenced by a person’s upbringing and social environment? In this module, you will see how advances in biotechnology have transformed the way we study behaviour and genes.

Module 3 - Cognitive Psychology: Seeing and Remembering

We often think that our senses and memories reflect the truth, but a wealth of psychological research points in the opposite direction. In this module, you will see how our brains are sensitive to cognitive illusions, seeing things that aren't actually there, and missing things that are glaringly obvious.

Module 4 - Personal Project

his is one of the most exciting parts of the course. In the module, you will get the opportunity to give a presentation on an area of interest in the psychology programme, engage in discussions with your peers, and receive important feedback from your tutor, an expert in the field of psychology.

Online Learning Platform - Virtual Classrooms

• All sessions are delivered on Zoom’s education platform – the world’s leading virtual classroom software.

• Before the course begins, all students will receive a welcome pack that includes information about their tutors, mentors, guest speakers, as well as their programme overview.

• Students will also receive an interactive timetable with links to each of their classes.

For students of all time zones

• Online Insights offers two “streams” – Stream A and Stream B.

• Stream A starts in the morning whilst Stream B’s classes take place in the afternoon.

• Note – as our faculty are all based in Oxford & Cambridge, all times communicated are in UK time.

Network with like-minded individuals

Daily social activities with participants around the world

• Students can connect with like-minded individuals from around the world, and are encouraged to socialise and make friends through daily activities and games after classes finish.

• Activities include virtual college tours, murder mystery parties and a ‘University Challenge’-style quiz.

• These sessions are led by Oxbridge undergraduates who act as Mentors for Online Insights participants. This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to hear from students at Oxford and Cambridge University, and receive guidance and advice on studying at one of the world’s top universities.

1:1 Courses with World-Class Tutors

If you're seeking a more personalized learning experience, we also offer 1:1 tailor-made courses with world-class tutors! The dates and specific subjects can be arranged according to your schedule. To make this happen, please reach out to our free advisory.

Example Tutor

Benjamin F.

Ben F is a PhD Candidate and undergraduate supervisor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. His doctoral thesis is entitled "Evidence, Bias and Replication in Animal Intelligence" and examines the process by which researchers generate facts about animal minds. Ben has published 5 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and given invited lectures at the American Psychological Association and the Stockholm Cultural Evolution Symposium. He has taught on a range of undergraduate courses at Cambridge from the Natural Sciences and Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Triposes. Ben F graduated from the University of Cambridge with a 1st Class degree in Natural Sciences.