Psychology in Cambridge

Psychology Summer Courses in Cambridge

Explore how people think, feel and behave, investigate the scientific study of the mind and develop your ability to analyse human behaviour with Atlas Summer Courses. Our two-week Psychology summer courses in Cambridge, available for students aged 13–15 and 16–17, give you the opportunity to explore psychology beyond your usual studies while developing your critical thinking, analytical and research skills.

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Through small-group teaching and independent study, you'll investigate psychological ideas, examine evidence and consider different explanations for human thought and behaviour while enjoying the wider experience of spending your summer in Cambridge with Atlas Summer Courses.

What's Included?

Your residential Psychology summer course in Cambridge includes academic teaching, accommodation, meals, a certificate on completion, airport transfer and insurance.

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Choose from Plus, Superior and Premier packages, with accommodation and additional benefits varying by package.

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Study Psychology in Cambridge

Our Psychology summer courses in Cambridge give students aged 13–15 and 16–17 the opportunity to spend two weeks exploring the scientific study of thought, emotion and behaviour as part of an Atlas Summer Courses summer experience.

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Psychology asks questions about why people behave as they do, how we perceive and understand the world, how experiences can influence us and what processes shape our thoughts, emotions and decisions.

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Across the course, you'll be encouraged to look beyond everyday assumptions about human behaviour and consider how psychologists investigate these questions scientifically. You'll examine different explanations, consider evidence and explore why psychological questions can sometimes produce competing interpretations.

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Outside your academic sessions, you'll experience the wider programme alongside other students, with time to enjoy Cambridge and take part in the social and cultural elements of your Atlas Summer Courses summer.

What Will You Study on a Psychology Summer Course in Cambridge?

There is no prescribed syllabus that every student follows. Atlas Summer Courses tutors create their own syllabi, drawing on their expertise while taking the interests, abilities and learning needs of their students into account.

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Depending on your tutor, group and age range, you could explore different areas of psychology, from cognition and behaviour to development, social psychology, memory or the relationship between the brain and behaviour.

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You might consider questions such as:

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• How do psychologists study human thought and behaviour?
• How does memory work, and why do we sometimes forget?
• What influences the decisions people make?
• How can our social environment affect our behaviour?
• How do people develop and change throughout their lives?
• What can the brain tell us about thought, emotion and behaviour?
• How can psychological evidence support or challenge an explanation?

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The depth and approach will reflect the age group you're studying with, as well as your tutor's academic expertise and the interests of the group. Any syllabus shown on our website is an example from a previous course rather than a guarantee of the exact psychological theories, studies or topics you'll explore.

How You'll Learn on Your Psychology Course

How you'll study Psychology depends on your age group, with each course with Atlas Summer Courses designed to provide an appropriate level of academic challenge and independence.

Ages 13–15

24 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in eight seminars where you'll explore psychological ideas through interactive discussions, case studies and activities. You'll be encouraged to examine evidence, compare different explanations and develop reasoned responses to questions about human thought and behaviour.

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12 hours of private study
You'll complete a small amount of work for each seminar. Depending on the course, this might involve reading, researching a psychological question, examining a study or preparing a presentation. There will be opportunities to work independently as well as collaboratively with your peers.

Ages 16–17

18 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in six three-hour seminars, exploring psychological theories, evidence and questions through discussion, research, case studies and activities.

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2 hours of tutorials
You'll have one tutorial each week, usually with your tutor and one other student. Tutorials provide a focused opportunity to discuss the essay or other academic work you've been completing, explain and defend your reasoning and receive detailed feedback.

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Around 20 hours of private study
You'll complete reading in preparation for seminars and work independently on an essay or other academic work for each tutorial.

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Across both age groups, you'll be encouraged to participate actively, question assumptions and become more confident evaluating psychological ideas and evidence.

Your Summer Experience in Cambridge

Your time with Atlas Summer Courses extends beyond your Psychology course.

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You'll spend two weeks living and learning alongside other students, combining your academic programme with the wider social and cultural elements of the summer experience.

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Outside your academic sessions, you'll have opportunities to spend time with other students, enjoy Cambridge and take part in the activities and experiences included within your programme.

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Accommodation and additional programme benefits vary according to the package you choose, so you can compare the available options before applying.

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Who Are Our Psychology Summer Courses in Cambridge For?

Our Psychology summer courses in Cambridge are designed for students aged 13–15 and 16–17 who are curious about human behaviour and want to understand more about how people think, feel, learn and interact.

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You don't need to have studied Psychology before joining. The course may particularly appeal to you if you enjoy science and the humanities, are interested in understanding why people behave in different ways, like analysing evidence or want to discover how psychologists investigate questions about the mind scientifically.

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You'll develop transferable skills including critical thinking, evaluating evidence, analysing research, constructing arguments, independent study and communicating complex ideas clearly.

Learn from Expert Tutors

Atlas Summer Courses tutors are experienced educators and subject specialists active across academia, research and education.

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They bring their own academic expertise and interests into their teaching and have the freedom to shape their syllabus around both their specialism and the students in their group. This means different Psychology summer courses in Cambridge may explore different areas of human behaviour, psychological theory and research.

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Tutors are confirmed closer to the summer, so profiles on our website are examples of tutors who have previously taught with us rather than confirmation of who will teach your course.

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Where Can Psychology Take You?

Psychology develops the ability to analyse human behaviour, evaluate evidence, understand different explanations and approach questions using scientific reasoning.

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Students interested in Psychology may go on to study the subject itself or related areas such as neuroscience, cognitive science, education, behavioural science or other social and life sciences.

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The research, analytical and communication skills associated with Psychology can also support future paths across psychological research, education, business, behavioural science, human resources, marketing, public policy and many other fields.

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A Psychology summer course in Cambridge gives you the opportunity to explore the subject before making longer-term academic decisions and discover which areas of psychology interest you most.