| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-07-06 | - |
| 2025-07-20 | - |
Program Overview
Psychology and Mind
Expand your psychological interests
Psychology gives us the tools to investigate and understand human thought, action and behaviour. Combining a scientific approach, with the ability to think creatively, it’s a subject that builds psychological literacy and strong practical skills that are essential for success in the workplace.
Key facts
- £6995 Tuition + Accommodation (Half-board)
- Course length: 2 weeks
- For ages: 16 – 19 years
- Location: University of Oxford colleges
2025 Course dates
1st session – 6th July – 19th July
2nd session – 20th July – 2nd August
Why choose this course?
- It covers the core content areas of psychology as defined by the British Psychological Society
- The course will detail the psychological mechanisms underlying human behaviour and highlight the fact that even our deepest thoughts and feelings arise from electrical and chemical activity in the brain
What's included?
- Inspiring courses taught by expert tutors
- Over 20 hours of tuition
- Accommodation in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford
- Graduation ceremony, certificate, and report card
- Cultural excursions across the UK
- Maximum 16 students per class
- Accommodation, meals, tuition and excursions included in the price
What does the course cover?
- The course includes sessions on social, developmental, and cognitive psychology, biological psychology, statistical analysis and research design
- Sessions on research methods and students will have the opportunity to conduct and report on their own research
- Topics such as brain and behaviour, experimental psychology, forensic psychology, clinical perspective on psychological disorders and psychopharmacology
Who is the course for?
- Students who are interested in gaining a deep understanding of the field of psychology and developing their research skills
- Those looking for a strong foundation in psychology and wanting to prepare for further study or a career in the field
Our certification
Once you’re done learning and exploring oxford you will be provided with a course attendance certificate handed out during our graduation ceremony. We will highlight what you have learned during your time at OMA and suggest some areas where you could further improve. Not only that but upon request, we can provide each participant with a recommendation letter for future applications.
Stay at the university of oxford campus
Oxford is best known for its world-famous university founded in 1096. All our students will be staying at historic colleges of the University of Oxford over the duration of the summer school. Experience the life of a Oxford University student – stay in centuries-old college dorms; study in beautiful lecture theatres and famous labs; socialise in common rooms and picturesque university quads. Your time at OMA will be an amazing opportunity to follow in the footsteps of generations of thinkers and leaders that shaped the global science and history.
Our cultural excursions
Summer should not be all about work! That’s why we planned several trips and outings that will help you to experience English culture and history. You’ll have a chance to visit some of Oxford’s most important landmarks and museums to get a ‘feel’ of our beautiful city. How about London with where you can see some of the trendiest attractions and see a play on the famous West End? Exciting excursions await!
Why choose OMA?
- We offer world-class summer educational and cultural experiences in one of the world’s most prestigious institutions – the University of Oxford
- We provide access to some of the world’s leading university facilities, allowing participants to benefit from the most up-to-date resources and technology
- Highly qualified and experienced teachers bring each subject to life, providing students with the latest information and innovative teaching methods
- Small class sizes ensure that students have the opportunity to get to know their classmates, as well as their teachers, and receive individual attention and support.
- Oxford Medwell Academy offers a range of unique and inspiring courses, from Medicine and Disease Diagnosis to Creative Writing, to suit different needs and interests.
- OMA provides a comprehensive residential experience, with full-board accommodation and a range of afternoon and evening activities.
- 24h porter services in all colleges of the University of Oxford
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Oxford Medwell Academy (OMA) Psychology and Mind course aims to provide students with a deep understanding of human thought, action, and behavior. It combines a scientific approach with creative thinking to build psychological literacy and practical skills valuable in the workplace. The program is designed for students aged 16-19 years and lasts two weeks. The course covers core content areas of psychology as defined by the British Psychological Society, detailing the psychological mechanisms underlying human behavior and the brain's role in thoughts and feelings. The program aims to provide a strong foundation in psychology for further study or a career in the field, and to develop research skills. A graduation ceremony, certificate, and report card are included. The program boasts small class sizes (maximum 16 students) to allow for individual attention.
Outline:
The course includes sessions on social, developmental, and cognitive psychology; biological psychology; statistical analysis; and research design. Students learn research methods and conduct their own research, reporting on their findings. Topics covered include brain and behavior, experimental psychology, forensic psychology, a clinical perspective on psychological disorders, and psychopharmacology. The course provides over 20 hours of tuition.
Assessment:
The program provides a course attendance certificate at a graduation ceremony. A report card is also given, highlighting what students have learned and suggesting areas for improvement. Upon request, OMA provides recommendation letters for future applications.
Teaching:
The course is taught by expert tutors using innovative teaching methods. Small class sizes ensure individual attention and support.
Careers:
The course description states that it provides a strong foundation in psychology to prepare students for further study or a career in the field.
Other:
The program includes accommodation in prestigious University of Oxford colleges, meals, and cultural excursions across the UK (including potential trips to London). 24-hour porter services are available in all colleges. The program offers a residential experience with afternoon and evening activities.
