Pre-University Psychology (Session 1)

King’s Pre-University summer courses offer participants an in-depth exploration of the chosen subject area(s) at degree level and give students experience of university-level study. King’s courses provide insight into the key debates, themes and cutting-edge research areas of each of the subjects. Students will enjoy research-enriched teaching through seminars, lectures, workshops and experiential learning activities. Students will need to successfully complete the assignments of each module and meet attendance requirements in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This module is created to be a short course version of the type of teaching and learning you would expect to see on our BSc in Psychology, offered by the King’s Institution of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), which is currently second in the world for psychology and psychiatry. Many of our students go on to become successful clinicians, researchers and academics. While others choose to use their skills in a variety of industries including business, technology, consultancy and the public service. This short course is designed to give you a flavor of the types of research and practice the IoPPN is world renowned for. We will cover some of the most important theories, approaches and methods to a range of clinical conditions. 

By the end of the module, you should have:

• experienced a variety of learning activities typical of a first-year undergraduate degree in Psychology

• built on your existing knowledge of core topics covered in a first-year undergraduate degree in Psychology

• carried out independent research on a given topic and produced a structured and well supported response to an assignment brief

• worked collaboratively in diverse groups to produce a presentation

The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is designed for academically motivated students looking to excel in a global context.

Entry requirements:

• Students need to be enrolled in their final three years of high school
• Students must be aged 16 or 17 before the start date of their course
• Personal statement
• Students must have studied English to at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). If your first language is not English, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency. Full entry requirements can be found on the Pre-University Summer School homepage, under the Entry Requirements tab.

Taught on-campus between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

*Early application discount: prices apply for applications received by 23:59 GMT on 31 January 2025. Subject to availability at the time of application. From 1 February 2025, the standard 2025 tuition fees apply.

As per the fees listed above, booking multiple courses receives a discount. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts of promotions and excludes English Language & Culture courses. Subject to availability at the time of application.

Suggested course combinations:

• Medical Science: Session 1 (30 June - 4 July 2025), Session 2 (7 - 11 July 2025), Session 3 (14 - 18 July 2025)
• Neuroscience: Session 2 (7 - 11 July 2025), Session 4 (21 - 25 July 2025)

More information on our fees, entry requirements and residential package can be found on the Pre-University Summer School homepage.

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