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Aged 14–18

Ambitious Scholars

1-14 August

2027

£7,499

OSP Experience Fee

40+

Nationalities

Join OSP's Psychology Summer School in Oxford

Go beyond learning about psychology. Investigate it. You’ll explore questions about human behaviour, design a study, collect and analyse data, and present your findings. By the end, you’ll have experienced the process of psychological research from the first question to the final conclusion.

Key Features

  • Built on WEF 2030 Skills
  • Project-based learning
  • Official transcripts
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Earn 8 UCAS points (optional)
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WEF Employment Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Empathy and Active Listening
  • Resilience, Flexibility and Agility

Designed around the core skills identified by the World Economic Forum as essential for 2030.

  • Explore the core areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, biological, and experimental psychology.
  • Learn how to design experiments, collect data, and analyse psychological research.
  • Apply psychological concepts to real-world topics such as behaviour, relationships, education, and mental health.
What
  • Prepare for class through pre-course materials and guided discussions on key psychological concepts.
  • Apply learning through case studies, practical activities, and collaborative projects.
  • Demonstrate understanding through presentations, group work, and written reports.
How
  • Learn from tutors expert in psychology and neuroscience.
  • Develop academic and research skills valued by universities and future employers.
  • Explore psychology-related careers while joining a global community of ambitious learners.
Why
The Programme

What You Will Learn at Our Psychology Summer School

Study alongside ambitious students from around the world, learn from expert tutors, and explore human behaviour through psychological theory, research, and critical analysis, while strengthening your university profile.

Think like a scientist

Think like a scientist

Learn how psychologists actually work: research methods, ethics, evidence, and how to tell scientific findings from popular myth.
Run your own study

Run your own study

Form a team, choose a research question, design the method, collect the data, and analyse what it really shows.
Make sense of behaviour

Make sense of behaviour

Read human behaviour with nuance across memory, attention, emotion, social influence, and the psychology of AI.

The Course Plan

Psychology Summer School Curriculum: Your Two Weeks

Mornings build the theory. Afternoons put it straight to work on your research project. Every day moves your study closer to the final project.
The Course Plan

Introduction to Psychology

How psychologists think, and how to tell science from myth.

Attention & Decision-Making

How we focus, how we choose, and why multitasking quietly fails.

Memory & Misinformation

Why feeling confident is not the same as being accurate.

Social Influence & Conformity

How the people around us shape what we do.

Emotion, Stress & Wellbeing

How mind and body actually perform under pressure.

Personality & Measurement

What psychological tests really measure, and how well.

The Psychology of AI

Bias, trust, and how algorithms learn our patterns.

Critical Thinking

Reading your results honestly, limitations and all.

Presenting Psychology

Poster, three-minute talk, and a live Q&A.

“The programme provided invaluable exposure to living abroad, teaching us life lessons that will undoubtedly shape our future career paths.”

Yassin Fergany – UAE
The OSP Challenge

Psychology Research Project: From Theory to Practice

Collaborate with peers to investigate a real question about human behaviour. Think critically, work methodically, and apply everything the course gives you.
Collaborative Research
Applied Modelling

Collaborative Research

You form a team, choose one research question, and build a real study around it. For nine days the design, the data, and the findings are yours to defend. Work as a research group investigating how people think, feel, or behave.
Independent Analysis
Capstone Project

Independent Analysis

Write up your investigation as a structured research report, then present it as a poster and a three-minute talk with live Q&A. Build the academic research and writing skills you will reuse at university.
Where This Leads

Psychology Career Pathways

Clinical & Counselling Psychology

Clinical & Counselling Psychology

Understanding, assessing, and supporting mental health and human wellbeing.

Neuroscience & Cognitive Science

Neuroscience & Cognitive Science

How the brain produces attention, memory, emotion, and decision-making.
Medicine & Psychiatry

Medicine & Psychiatry

The behavioural science behind diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
Behavioural Science, UX & Research

Behavioural Science, UX & Research

Applying psychology in product design, marketing, policy, and academia.
OSP Tutors

Meet the Wider OSP Academic Community

Dr. Cristiana Tisca

AI & Programming

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Neuroimaging at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford

Dr. Waqas Kamal

Engineering

Research Fellow at University of Oxford DPhil in Engineering Science

Dr. Nick Dickinson

Politics

Bingham Fellow in Constitutional Studies, University of Oxford

Juliana Choi

Medicine

DPhil Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics University of Oxford

Dr. Daryna Dvornichenko

Law

British Academy Researcher At Risk and Visiting Research Fellow at Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford

Abbey Palmer

English

MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, University of Oxford

Beyond The Classroom

A Summer That Stays With You

Each summer a select group from around the world comes together in Oxford to learn, grow, and discover who they could become.

Oxford Walking ToursOxford Walking Tours
Blenheim PalaceBlenheim Palace
Debating at the Oxford UnionDebating at the Oxford Union
Flying LessonsFlying Lessons
Rowing on the ThamesRowing on the Thames
GraduationGraduation
Punting on the River CherwellPunting on the River Cherwell
Cultural NightCultural Night
Excursion to LondonExcursion to London
River CruiseRiver Cruise
OSP's Got TalentOSP's Got Talent
Why OSP?

Study in an academically rigorous summer programme alongside ambitious students from around the world.

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Study in an academically rigorous summer programme alongside ambitious students from around the world.

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OSP Scholars also offers the NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Studies as an optional add-on, giving you 8 UCAS points and strengthening your university application.

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Strengthen your university profile, experience campus life, and build an international network of future leaders.
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OSP's Psychology Summer School in Oxford?

OSP’s Psychology Summer School in Oxford is a two-week immersive course designed for high school students aged 14–18 interested in human behaviour, the mind, and how psychological science works. Scholars take part in interactive lectures, classic case studies, and a hands-on research project, exploring cognition, social influence, emotion, and decision-making.

Scholars work in small teams to design and run their own psychological study. They choose a research question, build a method, collect and analyse data, and present their findings as a written report, a poster, and a short talk — mirroring how real research is carried out and shared.
It is open to students aged 14–18 who are curious about the mind and human behaviour. Whether you are considering psychology, neuroscience, medicine, or any people-focused field, this programme provides a comprehensive introduction to psychological science and research.

The course strengthens university applications by demonstrating genuine commitment to studying psychology. It provides practical experience in research design, data analysis, and academic writing, showcasing intellectual curiosity and readiness for university-level study. Scholars also receive letters of recommendation from Oxford tutors, adding academic credibility to their applications.

No prior knowledge is required. The summer school is designed for Scholars with varying levels of experience, from complete beginners to those with a strong interest in the field. The curriculum builds foundational knowledge and equips all Scholars with the tools they need to succeed.
The course builds skills in research, critical thinking, data analysis, and communication — all highly valued across psychology, healthcare, education, research, and behavioural science. By designing a study and presenting real findings, Scholars gain practical experience that supports a wide range of future career paths.
To apply, visit the application page and complete the online application form. Submit all required documents, including academic transcripts and a personal statement. After reviewing applications, successful candidates will be notified with further details about their acceptance.

The OSP Experience costs £7,499 and includes tuition, accommodation, planned excursions and activities. The Career Exploration add-on is available for an additional £999, bringing the total to £8,498. 4–5 meals and additional optional services are available separately. Scholarships and financial aid options are available to support students from diverse financial backgrounds. Please check our fee page for detailed pricing information and funding options.

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