Programme dates
5-16 July 2027
In-person Program
Psychology: The Mind & Body
Explore how the brain and body influence each other through research-focused psychology teaching, clinical examples, an essay and a group presentation.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Psychology The Mind and Body at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Undergraduates, graduates; relevant professionals
Age range / Year group
Ages 18+
Location / Region
London, United Kingdom
Cost
From £2,550; From £3,590
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
PsychologyNeuroscienceMedicine
Accommodation: Optional single en-suite room
Meals: Budget separately
Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate and transcript
Campus experience: Libraries, classrooms and extracurricular activities
Tutors / faculty: King's academics
Study commitment: 150 study hours; 45 teaching hours
Sessions / cadence: Monday–Friday, 4–5 campus hours/day
Psychology The Mind and Body summary
Psychology: The Mind & Body examines how the brain and the rest of the body influence each other, connecting psychological theory with medical conditions and current research.
You study research and clinical methods, develop an essay and collaborate on a presentation. It suits learners who want an academically assessed exploration of brain-body science.
What is Psychology: The Mind & Body?
Psychology: The Mind & Body is a King's College London undergraduate summer-school module about the two-way relationship between the brain and body. It connects gut-brain interactions with conditions including autism, Parkinson's, chronic pain and depression.
King's academics teach the course through an intensive campus experience supported by independent study and group work. Students explore research design, clinical methods, sex and gender, therapeutic approaches and health psychology, then demonstrate their learning through an essay and group presentation.
Why Succeed highlights Psychology The Mind and Body
The focus on two-way brain-body interactions connects psychology with concrete medical questions.
Research design and clinical methods give students more than a survey of psychological topics.
An essay and group presentation require both individual analysis and collaborative explanation.
University-standard assessment and potential credit transfer make the academic work useful beyond the summer experience.
Who is Psychology The Mind and Body for?
Best for
Learners interested in the overlap between psychology, neuroscience and health who want research-focused teaching and assessed academic work.
Not ideal if
You want a relaxed introduction with little independent study or need guaranteed credit transfer.
Is Psychology The Mind and Body worth it?
This is a strong option if you want to understand brain-body science through research methods and assessed work. Its value comes from engaging with the subject, producing an essay and explaining ideas with classmates, rather than simply attending lectures.
The intensive workload requires sustained attention alongside the social experience. If academic credit is central to your decision, secure your home institution's approval before paying, and budget for meals and travel as well as the course.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From £2,550; From £3,590; includes Academic tuition, Course materials, On-campus Wi-Fi, Campus libraries, classrooms and catering facilities, Completion certificate, Extracurricular activities, excluding travel, Accommodation with the residential package.
Accommodation
Optional single en-suite room
Meals
Budget separately
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; London, United Kingdom.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Psychology The Mind and Body need?
Effort level
High.
Best started
Gather documents a few weeks ahead of the November application opening; allow several months for overseas travel planning.
Main challenge
Balancing independent study, essay writing and group presentation work.
Typical preparation
Prepare your academic evidence, personal statement and any required English-language documentation.
Ask your home institution about credit recognition before committing.
Refresh your understanding of research design and basic brain-body interactions.
Plan meals, transport and accommodation alongside your study time.
Useful if
You want to deepen your understanding of psychology and brain-body research.
What do students do on Psychology The Mind and Body?
You investigate how the brain and body interact through academic teaching, independent study and collaborative work. The course connects psychological and medical examples with research methods and assessed explanation.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore how bodily processes, including gut function, influence the brain.
- 2
Examine how brain-body interactions relate to psychological and medical conditions.
- 3
Study research and clinical methods used in preclinical models and humans.
- 4
Develop your understanding of research design for brain-body questions.
- 5
Complete a 1,300-word essay and a group presentation.
Psychology The Mind and Body dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Applications open
9 November 2026
Application opening for the 2027 summer-school cycle.
Early fee qualification
29 January 2027
Applications by this date qualify for the stated reduced fees.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 5-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Applications open | 9 November 2026 | Local | Upcoming | |
Early fee qualification | 29 January 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
At least 18 years old when the course starts.
Current or previous undergraduate enrollment, or substantial relevant professional experience.
Minimum 2:1 degree-equivalent grade.
CEFR C1 English or equivalent.
How much does Psychology The Mind and Body cost?
Tuition
£2,650 — One two-week course.
Funding or discounts
- Residential package: £3,690 — Tuition and accommodation for one two-week course.
- Early tuition fee: £2,550 — Apply by 29 January 2027.
- Early residential fee: £3,590 — Apply by 29 January 2027.
- Application fee: £65 — Non-refundable; partner-institution applicants are exempt under the application guidance.
What's included
Academic tuition, Course materials, On-campus Wi-Fi, Campus libraries, classrooms and catering facilities, Completion certificate, Extracurricular activities, excluding travel, Accommodation with the residential package
How to apply to Psychology The Mind and Body
- 1
Complete your personal details in the undergraduate summer-school application form.
- 2
Select Psychology: The Mind & Body and choose whether to include the residential package.
- 3
Provide your personal statement and evidence of academic and English-language eligibility.
- 4
Pay the application fee and enter its reference unless you qualify for the partner-institution exemption.
- 5
Review and submit your application.
- 6
After receiving an offer, pay the course fee to confirm your place.
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What does Psychology The Mind and Body cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Brain-body interactions
Explore how the gut and other bodily systems influence the brain, and how the brain influences the body.
Psychological and medical conditions
Examine brain-body connections in autism, Parkinson's, chronic pain and depression.
Research and clinical methods
Study methods used in preclinical models and humans and learn to design brain-body research.
Health psychology and therapy
Explore sex and gender, therapeutic approaches and broader health psychology themes.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Psychology The Mind and Body?
A typical day during the program.
Campus teaching
Monday–Friday, usually 4–5 hours per day within 09:00–13:00 or 14:00–18:00.
Independent and group work
The module specifies 150 total study hours, including 45 teaching hours alongside independent study and group work.
Example social activities
The illustrative Monday–Thursday timetable shows 18:00–20:00 activities, including a reception, walking tour, cinema and comedy.
Who teaches on Psychology The Mind and Body?
King's academics teach the module in areas of the university's expertise. Teaching emphasizes active participation, collaboration and independent thought through formats such as lectures, workshops and seminars.
Where do students stay on Psychology The Mind and Body?
Residential plan
- Great Dover Street housing: The package provides a single en-suite room with shower, linen and towels.
- Cooking and meals: The residence has shared kitchens, and students should budget separately for meals.
- Residence facilities: Facilities include Wi-Fi, a gym, study areas, laundry and 24/7 reception.
- Security and support: King's campuses and residences have round-the-clock security, with Safe Zone emergency reporting.
Non-residential plan
- Tuition-only option: You can select the course without university accommodation.
- Activities and campus access: Tuition includes extracurricular activities and access to libraries, classrooms and catering facilities.
Great Dover Street has refurbishment works during 2026–27 that may cause noise disruption.
What happens after Psychology The Mind and Body?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Deeper understanding of brain-body interactions.
Knowledge of research and clinical methods.
An assessed essay and group presentation.
Completion certificate and final-mark transcript.
Potential credit toward your home degree.
Credit transfer is at your home institution's discretion.
Where does Psychology The Mind and Body take place?
The course takes place on campus at King's College London, whose summer teaching is generally concentrated at Strand and Guy's campuses. Residential students stay at Great Dover Street Apartments, approximately a ten-minute walk from Guy's Campus and London Bridge Station.
Students arrange their own airport transfers.
Psychology The Mind and Body FAQs
It studies the two-way relationship between the brain and body, including gut-brain interactions and conditions such as autism, Parkinson's, chronic pain and depression. Other themes include sex and gender, therapeutic approaches and health psychology.
King's academics teach the module. Summer-school teaching emphasizes active participation, collaboration and independent thought.
The module specifies 150 study hours, including 45 teaching hours alongside independent study and group work. Campus teaching normally runs Monday–Friday, with 4–5 hours on campus each day.
The listed assessments are a 1,300-word essay worth 50% and a group presentation worth 40%. Passing also requires at least 80% class attendance and meeting assessment requirements.
It is comparable to a 15-credit King's undergraduate module, typically equivalent to 3–4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS. Your home institution decides whether to award transfer credit.
Students stay at Great Dover Street Apartments in single en-suite rooms with showers. Linen and towels are provided, and the residence has shared kitchens, study areas and a gym.
Yes. All enrolled summer-school students are eligible for extracurricular activities, and tuition includes these activities excluding travel.
Tuition includes a completion certificate, and students receive a final mark on a Record of Agreed Results transcript. Students attending at least 80% of classes while auditing assessments may receive a certificate of attendance.
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- Student Experience | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Information for applicants | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Summer at King's | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Undergraduate Summer School | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
- Summer and Winter Programmes Terms and Conditions 2027
- Psychology: The Mind & Body
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