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    Psychology & Neuroscience Summer Course

    by Oxford Scholastica Academy

    Explore psychology and neuroscience through discussion-based classes, a team research study and career conversations with a psychologist.

    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 students; not attending university

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    Oxford, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £7,495; £6,995

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    Class size: Maximum 15 students
    Accommodation: Oxford college rooms
    Meals: Daily breakfast and dinner
    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; conditional tutor recommendation
    Academic commitment: 10 classroom days; 12 masterclass hours
    Tutors / faculty: Academics from leading universities
    Accreditation: British Accreditation Council

    Psychology and Neuroscience summary

    Oxford Scholastica combines psychology and neuroscience teaching with a practical team research study. Topics range from personality and brain function to attachment, mood disorders and memory.

    Expect interactive discussions, personal study, skills masterclasses and a career Q&A with a psychologist. Cultural trips and social activities add a substantial community element.

    This is a strong fit for exploring the subject before choosing a degree path, especially if you want to test whether you enjoy asking research questions and interpreting data.

    What is Psychology & Neuroscience Summer Course?

    The Psychology & Neuroscience Summer Course is Oxford Scholastica Academy's introduction to how psychologists investigate behavior and how the brain supports thought, emotion and learning. Its Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy combines interactive classes with a team questionnaire study and career conversations.

    Students prepare for discussions, work collaboratively and explore topics including personality, attachment, clinical disorders and memory. The wider experience includes college accommodation, cultural excursions and social activities. Oxford Scholastica uses University of Oxford facilities but has no formal connection with the university.

    Why Succeed highlights Psychology and Neuroscience

    • The questionnaire study gives students a concrete way to connect psychological theories with data they collect themselves.

    • A maximum class size of 15 supports the discussion-based teaching model.

    • The curriculum connects brain science with everyday questions about attachment, personality, language and memory.

    • A professional psychologist's Q&A adds career context beyond classroom teaching.

    • The residential experience combines academic exploration with structured pastoral support and cultural activities.

    Who is Psychology and Neuroscience for?

    Best for

    Students who want to explore both psychology and neuroscience through discussion, collaborative research and a substantial social experience.

    Not ideal if

    You mainly want a University of Oxford credential or prefer a quiet, self-paced course with minimal group activity.

    Is Psychology and Neuroscience worth it?

    This course is worth considering if you want to test your interest in psychology through both discussion and practical research. Designing a study and interpreting peer data can help you judge whether the subject's methods appeal to you, while the psychologist Q&A adds useful career perspective.

    The value depends on how much you want the residential and cultural experience alongside the academics. It is a substantial financial commitment, and the certificate comes from an independent provider. Compare it with online psychology study if subject exploration is your main priority.

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    Cost and what is included

    £7,495; £6,995; includes 10 days of classroom learning and study materials., 12 hours of masterclasses., Industry Q&A Hero session., Four-hour practical psychology research Challenge., University accommodation with the residential option., Breakfast and dinner every day., Qualified staff support, safety protocols and supervision., Oxford walking tour and museum trips., Trips to Windsor Castle and Blenheim Palace., Punting, ceilidh dancing, social events and sports., Formal graduation and Certificate of Achievement after successful completion., Personalized tutor recommendation when criteria are met., Invitation to apply for the Ambassador Program..

    Accommodation

    Oxford college rooms

    Meals

    Daily breakfast and dinner

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Oxford, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Psychology and Neuroscience need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high during attendance.

    Best started

    Begin application and travel planning several months before your chosen session, then finish pre-arrival information at least 30 days before arrival.

    Main challenge

    Turning a broad psychological interest into a research question you can investigate with peer data.

    Typical preparation

    • Draft a personal statement explaining what interests you about psychology and neuroscience.

    • Use the optional suggested reading to identify questions you would like to discuss.

    • Arrange insurance and any required travel permissions early, and disclose medical or dietary needs.

    • Pack school stationery, a laptop or tablet, and a phone for contacting staff.

    Useful if

    You want to test your interest in psychology before further study.

    What do students do on Psychology and Neuroscience?

    You investigate how people think, feel and behave through interactive classes and personal study. A team research Challenge lets you apply those ideas by creating a questionnaire study and analyzing responses from your peers.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore psychological concepts and classic studies through tutor-led discussions.

    2. 2

      Prepare for classes and collaborate on academic work during personal study.

    3. 3

      Develop a research question and design a questionnaire with your team.

    4. 4

      Collect peer data and analyze what the findings suggest.

    5. 5

      Ask a professional psychologist about their career and practice skills in masterclasses.

    6. 6

      Complete the required coursework and participate in graduation.

    Psychology and Neuroscience dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Applications are assessed continuously.

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    Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy: Session 1, two weeks

    4-17 July 2027

    Residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy: Session 2, two weeks

    18-31 July 2027

    Residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy: Session 3, two weeks

    1-14 August 2027

    Residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Designed for ages 15-18 at the start of the course.

    • Mature 14-year-olds may sometimes be admitted by exception.

    • Students must not have started university.

    • Applicants must demonstrate motivation through a personal statement.

    • No prior academic study of psychology is required.

    • Applicants must speak, read and understand English well.

    • Students from the UK and other countries may apply.

    How much does Psychology and Neuroscience cost?

    Residential course fee

    £7,495 — Two-week package with accommodation, breakfast and dinner.

    Funding or discounts

    • Non-residential course fee: £6,995 — Arrange your own accommodation and attend the rest of the program.
    • Application deposit: £995 — Paid toward the total fee; refunded if the application is rejected.

    What's included

    10 days of classroom learning and study materials., 12 hours of masterclasses., Industry Q&A Hero session., Four-hour practical psychology research Challenge., University accommodation with the residential option., Breakfast and dinner every day., Qualified staff support, safety protocols and supervision., Oxford walking tour and museum trips., Trips to Windsor Castle and Blenheim Palace., Punting, ceilidh dancing, social events and sports., Formal graduation and Certificate of Achievement after successful completion., Personalized tutor recommendation when criteria are met., Invitation to apply for the Ambassador Program.

    How to apply to Psychology and Neuroscience

    1. 1

      Open Oxford Scholastica's application form and select the 15-18 age group and study in Oxford.

    2. 2

      Choose psychology and neuroscience and your preferred session.

    3. 3

      Complete the personal statement with your subject interests and motivation.

    4. 4

      Pay the £995 deposit and await the admissions panel's decision.

    5. 5

      For non-residential attendance, reply to the provider's email to request the option.

    6. 6

      After acceptance, complete the Student Information Form and arrange insurance and travel.

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    What does Psychology and Neuroscience cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Personality and social psychology

    Explore personality measurement, conformity, obedience, conflict resolution and the psychology of culture.

    Brain function and attachment

    Study brain regions, neuroimaging and how the neuroscience of attachment changes across a lifetime.

    Mood and clinical disorders

    Investigate how mood is measured, how disorders develop and how clinical psychologists treat them.

    Intelligence, language and memory

    Evaluate intelligence and creativity measures, examine language and thought, and test theories of memory and learning.

    Research practice and Class X

    Conduct a team questionnaire study and explore a current research topic drawn from your tutor's expertise.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Psychology and Neuroscience?

    A typical day during the program.

    Classes and study

    The sample places classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in week one, and Monday-Friday in week two.

    Masterclasses and excursions

    Activities include the research Challenge, careers and debating masterclasses, Hero sessions, punting and a week-two Blenheim Palace trip.

    Social activities

    The sample includes a Shakespeare play, film and quiz nights, the International Ball and a graduation ceilidh.

    Trips and weekends

    Week-one Thursday is a Windsor trip; Saturday includes a leadership masterclass, and week-two Sunday offers brunch and optional activities.

    Who teaches on Psychology and Neuroscience?

    The featured tutor, Dr Alexandra Hibble, holds a DPhil in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and lectures there part time. Oxford Scholastica selects and trains subject experts from leading institutions, including Oxford and Cambridge.

    Tutors may change; classes have a maximum of 15 students.

    Where do students stay on Psychology and Neuroscience?

    Residential plan

    • Oxford college rooms: Stay in centrally located college accommodation with common rooms and social spaces.
    • Breakfast and dinner: Continental breakfast is served at accommodation, with group dinners in college or local restaurants.
    • Pastoral support: A Head of House, Activities Coordinators and Matron support students, with residential staff on site around the clock.
    • Facilities and activities: Accommodation offers Wi-Fi and free laundry facilities, alongside cultural trips and social activities.

    Non-residential plan

    • Arrange your own accommodation: Students staying elsewhere receive a £500 reduction and full access to the rest of the program.

    Standard rooms may be single or twin and typically share bathrooms between two to three students; en-suite rooms have private bathrooms.

    What happens after Psychology and Neuroscience?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Earn a Certificate of Achievement after successful completion.

    Receive a personalized tutor recommendation if you meet the criteria.

    Build practical experience designing and analyzing a psychology study.

    Explore psychology careers through the professional Hero Q&A.

    Apply for the one-year Ambassador Program with monthly virtual meetings.

    The certificate is issued by Oxford Scholastica; the tutor recommendation and Ambassador participation have separate conditions.

    Where does Psychology and Neuroscience take place?

    Students live and study in central Oxford using college accommodation and lecture facilities, with walking between buildings and activities. Oxford has rail and coach connections, and the provider offers an optional advance-booked transfer from London Heathrow.

    Accommodation is allocated across college properties; the provider's South Parade office is not the residential campus address.

    Psychology and Neuroscience FAQs

    No academic prerequisites are required. Admissions focuses on your motivation, curiosity and willingness to challenge yourself, which you explain in a personal statement.

    No. Oxford Scholastica is an independent provider that uses Oxford University facilities and accommodation, with no formal connection to the university.

    During a four-hour team Challenge, you design and conduct a questionnaire-based study. You develop a research question, collect data from peers and analyze the findings.

    Successful course completion earns an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement. A personalized tutor recommendation is conditional on meeting the provider's criteria.

    Breakfast and dinner are provided every day; lunch is purchased separately. The provider accommodates most dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious dietary needs, when informed in advance.

    Residential staff are on site around the clock, with a 24-hour emergency phone line and a residential Matron. Students sign in and out, and all students are supervised from dinner onward.

    Students choose standard or en-suite accommodation. Standard rooms may be single or twin with shared bathrooms; en-suite rooms are normally single occupancy with a private bathroom.

    Yes. Students arranging their own accommodation can attend the rest of the program and receive a £500 fee reduction. Apply through the booking form and reply to the confirmation email to request the non-residential option.

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    • Contact Us | Oxford Scholastica Academy
    • Online Summer School Dates & Fees | Oxford Scholastica
    • Arrange a Call | Oxford Scholastica Academy
    • Oxford Scholastica Academy FAQs
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