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Psychology & Neuroscience Online Course
An online psychology course exploring neuroscience, human behavior and mental health through live discussions, experiments and presentations, with personalized academic feedback.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Psychology and Neuroscience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Motivated learners; English C1
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
£595; £995
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Format
Online
PsychologyNeuroscience
Language: English
Sessions / cadence: 5×2h/week; ~2h/day independent work
Mentor model: Academic tutor; maximum 15 students
Assessment style: Essays, projects, presentations and feedback
Main deliverable / output: Research project presentation
Certificate: Certificate of Achievement
Time-zone / scheduling model: 1–3 PM UK time
Psychology and Neuroscience summary
Oxford Scholastica combines psychology and neuroscience with practical exploration of personality, attachment, memory, mental health and brain imaging.
You discuss ideas live, complete assignments and present your work for feedback. It suits students who want to test their interest in the subject through active participation.
What is Psychology & Neuroscience Online Course?
The Psychology & Neuroscience Online Course is Oxford Scholastica Academy's introduction to the science of thought, behavior and the brain. Its syllabus connects everyday questions about love, personality and language with mood disorders, memory, neuroimaging and research ethics.
Students work with an academic tutor in live Zoom classes, applying concepts to experiments, debates and presentations. Independent assignments turn discussion into work students can explain and evaluate. The longer option culminates in a research project presentation with peer and tutor feedback.
Why Succeed highlights Psychology and Neuroscience
The syllabus links familiar questions about relationships and personality to scientific methods and brain research.
A marked essay, experiment poster and presentations give students concrete opportunities to practice explaining ideas.
The two-week research project adds experience evaluating methods and ethical concerns.
Classes capped at 15 students support discussion and personalized tutor feedback.
Who is Psychology and Neuroscience for?
Best for
Students curious about psychology and neuroscience who enjoy discussion, practical assignments and presenting ideas.
Not ideal if
You need self-paced study or want a program centered on co-authoring a research paper; this course follows scheduled tutorials and classroom projects.
Is Psychology and Neuroscience worth it?
This course offers a useful subject trial if you want feedback on how you think, research and communicate. Its strongest value lies in completing assignments and discussing scientific limitations, rather than collecting a certificate alone.
The two-week option gives more room for research and a final presentation, while one week provides a narrower introduction. Fixed live tutorials and independent work require a protected study routine. The certificate is issued by Oxford Scholastica, and a recommendation depends on meeting its criteria.
A practical overview of cost, time commitment, provider details, student outcomes and online support to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
£595; £995; includes 20 hours of live teaching on the two-week course., 4 hours of masterclass sessions., Preparatory reading list and independent study assignments., Detailed personalized feedback., Graduation ceremony and Certificate of Achievement after successful completion., Tutor recommendation for students meeting the criteria., Ambassador Program invitation., Ongoing advice and support..
Dates and time commitment
1 or 2 weeks; 5×2h/week; ~2h/day independent work.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The two-week course culminates in a research project or experiment presented to peers and the tutor.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
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What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Psychology and Neuroscience need?
Effort level
Moderate to high during the course.
Best started
Begin application planning early in the rolling cycle; reserve one or two weeks before your chosen start for reading and setup.
Main challenge
Turning unfamiliar concepts into clear assignments and presentations.
Typical preparation
Write a personal statement that explains your subject interest and motivation.
Use the preparatory reading list to identify questions for discussion.
Convert tutorial times to your local time and test your computer, webcam and connection.
Protect daily time for independent assignments and group work.
Useful if
You want to test whether studying psychology suits you.
What do students do on Psychology and Neuroscience?
You move from foundational psychology discussions to practical assignments that test how ideas apply to real behavior. The two-week option extends this into brain science, ethical evaluation and a research presentation.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Meet your tutor and classmates, establish expectations and begin preparing a mood-disorder presentation.
- 2
Study personality and creativity, write a 500-word essay and explore attachment.
- 3
Investigate language and thought through an experiment and poster.
- 4
Present your mood-disorder work and discuss diagnostic challenges.
- 5
On the two-week option, examine intelligence, memory, neuroimaging and ethics.
- 6
Conduct research, present your project and receive feedback from peers and your tutor.
- 7
Celebrate successful completion at the online graduation event.
Psychology and Neuroscience dates and deadlines
Date not confirmed
May intake (two weeks)
31 May-11 June 2027
Two-week course.
May intake (one week)
31 May-4 June 2027
One-week course.
Early June intake (two weeks)
14-25 June 2027
Two-week course.
Early June intake (one week)
14-18 June 2027
One-week course.
Late June intake (two weeks)
28 June-9 July 2027
Two-week course.
Late June intake (one week)
28 June-2 July 2027
One-week course.
Early July intake (two weeks)
12-23 July 2027
Two-week course.
Early July intake (one week)
12-16 July 2027
One-week course.
Late July intake (two weeks)
26 July-6 August 2027
Two-week course.
Late July intake (one week)
26-30 July 2027
One-week course.
August intake (two weeks)
9-20 August 2027
Two-week course.
August intake (one week)
9-13 August 2027
One-week course.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Date not confirmed | |
May intake (two weeks) | 31 May-11 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
May intake (one week) | 31 May-4 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Early June intake (two weeks) | 14-25 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Early June intake (one week) | 14-18 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Late June intake (two weeks) | 28 June-9 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Late June intake (one week) | 28 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Early July intake (two weeks) | 12-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Early July intake (one week) | 12-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Late July intake (two weeks) | 26 July-6 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Late July intake (one week) | 26-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
August intake (two weeks) | 9-20 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
August intake (one week) | 9-13 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Course designed for ages 15-18.
Motivation to study psychology and neuroscience.
English proficiency: minimum CEFR C1; online terms specify above C1.
No formal English test required.
No academic prerequisites.
Students from around the world welcome.
How much does Psychology and Neuroscience cost?
One-week course
£595 — First five instructional classes.
Funding or discounts
- Two-week course: £995 — Full ten-class course.
What's included
20 hours of live teaching on the two-week course., 4 hours of masterclass sessions., Preparatory reading list and independent study assignments., Detailed personalized feedback., Graduation ceremony and Certificate of Achievement after successful completion., Tutor recommendation for students meeting the criteria., Ambassador Program invitation., Ongoing advice and support.
How to apply to Psychology and Neuroscience
- 1
Use Oxford Scholastica's booking form and select the 15-18 age group and online study.
- 2
Choose psychology and neuroscience, your session and course length.
- 3
Explain your motivation and subject interest in the personal statement.
- 4
Submit the application for admissions review and provide further information if requested.
- 5
Pay the full course fee to confirm your place under the online terms.
- 6
Complete the Student Information Form before the course starts.
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Learning format
Live Zoom tutorials run from 1–3 PM UK time, with five two-hour classes per instructional week and approximately two additional hours of independent study or group work per teaching day. The two-week course includes 20 live teaching hours, 4 masterclass hours and weekly video socials, combining project-based learning with tutor feedback.
Mentorship and feedback
Work with an academic tutor in a class of at most 15 students.
Receive detailed personalized feedback on your work.
Discuss practical psychology and neuroscience challenges with your tutor.
Present projects for feedback from both classmates and your tutor.
Named tutor Faissal Sharif is a DPhil candidate in Clinical Neurosciences at Oxford.
Tutor assignments may change.
Time-zone considerations
- Live tutorials run from 1–3 PM UK time.
- The listed summer sessions use British Summer Time.
- Students join from multiple time zones around the world.
- Allow approximately two additional hours daily for independent study or group work.
Tech requirements
Use a computer for live tutorials.
Have a stable internet connection.
Have a working webcam.
Choose a quiet room for tutorials.
Join the live classes through Zoom.
Assessment style
Assessment combines assignments, presentations, a short theory assessment and feedback on practical research.
- Write a marked 500-word creativity essay.
- Present a psychological mood disorder.
- Complete a short peer-reviewed multiple-choice assessment in week two.
- Present the two-week research project for peer and tutor feedback.
- Graduation requires attendance, appropriate participation and completed original work.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
The two-week course culminates in a research project or experiment presented to peers and the tutor.
500-word essay on creativity.
Mood-disorder presentation and experiment poster.
Certificate of Achievement after successful completion.
Personalized tutor recommendation for students meeting the criteria.
Psychology and Neuroscience FAQs
No academic prerequisites apply. Admissions focus on motivation, curiosity and willingness to engage with the subject.
Plan approximately four hours: two hours of live tutorials from 1–3 PM UK time, plus around two hours of independent study or group work.
Yes. The one-week option ends after Class 5; the second week adds intelligence, memory, brain imaging, ethics, research and final presentations.
A computer, stable internet connection and webcam are required. A quiet room is recommended for live tutorials.
Successful completion earns an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement. Personalized tutor recommendations are conditional on meeting the provider's criteria.
No. Oxford Scholastica has no formal connection with the University of Oxford or any other university, although some tutors teach or study at those institutions.
The course FAQ specifies minimum CEFR C1, equivalent to IELTS 6.5, without formal testing. The online terms use the stricter wording 'above' C1.
The online terms allow cancellation within 14 calendar days of entering the contract, subject to deductions and an early-start exception. Outside that provision, student cancellations do not qualify for a refund.
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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
- Booking Form
- Terms & Conditions | Oxford Scholastica Academy
- Online Summer School 2027 | Oxford Scholastica
- Online Summer School Dates & Fees | Oxford Scholastica
- Arrange a Call | Oxford Scholastica Academy
- Oxford Scholastica Academy FAQs
- Booking Form
- Psychology and Neuroscience Course Outline
- Online Psychology & Neuroscience Course (Ages 15-18) | Oxford Scholastica
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