The Young Psychologist Summer Internship

London • Ages 15-18 • Timezone: GMT+1

23rd July - 1st August 2021

Starts at 2.00pm

20th August - 29th August 2021

Starts at 2.00pm

Internship Overview

The Young Psychologist Summer Internship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for aspiring psychologists to undertake the ‘ultimate work experience’ in London.

Over the course of 10 days, students aged 15-18 will have some of the most prestigious experiences of psychology that one can imagine: examine patients at a London hospital, coach a professional sports team, and experience forensic psychology in a criminal trial.

Also available on the Internship is an interactive experience of the role of Artificial Intelligence in psychology, personal career coaching sessions to give you a huge competitive advantage, and a visit to the University of Oxford with Oxford psychology students.

Join us for a life-changing experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university application form and set you up for a future as a successful psychologist.

Internship Highlights

Covid-19: We are proud to report that our Summer 2020 Internships did go ahead as planned in London, with strict social distancing measures in place. The feedback was outstanding, averaging 9.2 out of 10!

You can therefore register with confidence. Full details of our Covid-19 policy are set out later on this page.

Immersive Experiences in Psychology:

Act as a psychological expert witness in a simulated criminal trial and advise the police in a live hostage negotiation
Examine patients at a London hospital
Coach a professional sports team through state-of-the-art techniques to give them the ‘mental edge’ on match day
Discover the role of Artificial Intelligence in psychology

Network with Successful Psychologists from a Variety of Different Backgrounds:

Be coached through the immersive experiences with psychologists from an array of specialities: clinical, forensic, sports, business and educational
Private networking/panel sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Comprehensive Career Coaching:

Training on how you can get one of the most desirable jobs in psychology, starting now: A-level/IB, university and degree choices; extra-curricular activities; work experience; application and interview techniques
Experience real-life recruitment methods used by top employers in psychology
Personalised development plan: create a personalised development plan based on the advice you are given, which identifies your strengths and weaknesses and shows you which areas you need to develop further

Competitive Advantage In Your University Applications:

Attending the Internship demonstrates that you have gained key skills such as communication, negotiation, observation and problem solving, which can help set you apart in the increasingly competitive world of university applications
Receive a personalised certificate upon the completion of the programme assessment

World-Class Locations and Speakers:

Immerse yourselves by stepping into the shoes of a psychologist at top hospitals, world class venues and realistic simulations
Dive into London’s psychological history with visits to ground-breaking sites including the oldest UK institution for the treatment of mental health
Experience two of the world’s Top 10 Universities: Oxford and UCL
Meet inspiring speakers and ambitious university students who will guide you through the dynamic world of psychology

Design Your Own Internship:

Choose to attend the Full Internship (10 days) or Half Internship (5 days)
Accommodation, meals, guardianship and airport pick-up are available if required and can be added at checkout. London accommodation is provided at UCL’s halls of residence. Evening social activities will also be provided for students booking with accommodation.

*Patients will be played by actors. Mental health data is fictionalised but based on the real experiences of our professional psychologists

Programme Fee, Format & Options

The internship will take place on: 23^rd July – 1^st August 2021 OR 20th - 29th August 2021

You can choose either the Half Internship (5 days) or the Full Internship (10 days)

Listed on the table below is a breakdown of the pricing options and what is included. Places are highly limited. The only way to guarantee your place is to click 'Register Now' and enter your details.

In select circumstances, we can offer payment by instalments, which requires a 50% deposit. To speak to a Student Experience Manager about your personal circumstances please click here OR email us at info@investin.org OR call us on +44 (0) 203 488 5089.

Highlights	Half Internship	Full Internship
Days of Timetable	Days 1-5	Days 1-10
Immersive visit to working psychology ward at a top London hospital
Advise police in a simulated live hostage negotiation
Coach a professional sports team through state-of-the-art techniques
Experiences at The University of Oxford and an insight into the exciting use of AI in psychology
Personalised career coaching session: receive a dynamic, personalised development plan to reach the height of your career ambitions.

Price
Internship (without accommodation or meals)	£1350	£2600
Additional price for London accommodation on UCL’s campus with all meals and guardianship included	£600	£1350
Additional price for London airport pick-up and drop-off (each way)	£100	£100

Timetable

DAY 1: ENTER THE INTERNSHIP

DAY 2: ENTER THE HOSPITAL

DAY 3: COACH A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM

DAY 4: BUSINESS AND BEHAVIOURAL PSYCHOLOGY

DAY 5: ENTER THE COURTROOM - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

DAYS 6-8: YOUNG PSYCHOLOGISTS ON TOUR

DAY 9: YOUR FUTURE AS A PSYCHOLOGIST

DAY 10: REVIEW YOUR EXPERIENCE

3.00pmThe Internship Begins

- Keynote speech delivered by Internship director
- Interactive group activities to give you the crucial skills you will need for the Internship ahead: teamwork, working under pressure and time management
- Interactive Networking Session: meet your fellow interns, talented and ambitious students from around the world who can provide worthwhile lifetime contacts

*exact programme subject to change without notice

11.00amThe World of a Psychologist

- Psychology in real life, a world of opportunities
- Emerging approaches
- Expectations v reality

11.30amThe Patient Consultations: The Assessment

- Visit a London hospital and take part in patient consultations
- Receive guidance from expert psychologists who will support you to reach your diagnoses

1.30pmLunch Break

2.00pmPatient Consultations: The Treatments

- Piece together your bespoke treatment plan for your patient
- Convince patients to accept and follow your plan

4.00pmPanel Discussion and Q&A

- Your career as a future psychologist
- Coaching on choosing the right A Levels/IB and degree and how to get the right work experience

5.00pmClose

*exact programme subject to change without notice

11.00amEducational Psychology

- Working alongside top psychologists, experience the issues affecting children’s wellbeing
- Design and implement interventions, focusing on behaviour management, learning strategies and relaxation techniques

1.00pmLunch Break

2.00pmMatch Day: The Psychology of Sport

- Travel to a state-of-the-art London sports venue to observe a team of players before the ‘big match’ and provide feedback to enhance performance and well-being
- Understand the key to match day preparation and routines

4.30pmClose

*exact programme subject to change without notice

11.00amBusiness and Behavioural Pscyhology: Human Business

- Analyse consumer behaviour and develop in depth strategies to motivate and enable socially driven behaviours
- Lead a top company through an organisational overhaul consulting on high level policies regarding culture, employee wellbeing and performance

Free Time

*exact programme subject to change without notice

11.00amCourtroom Site Visit: Forensic Psychology in Action

- Work alongside forensic psychologists to assess the psychological state of a criminal in a simulated criminal case
- Take to the stand and testify as an expert witness
- Eyewitness testimony: when help becomes hindrance

1.00pmLunch Break

1.45pmCriminal Justice in Action: Simulated Visit to a Prison

- Carry out an in depth risk assessment on a criminal and consult with a parole board on whether they should be released
- Negotiate and advise during a live hostage negotiation

4.30pmClose

*exact programme subject to change without notice

3 Full DaysUniversity of Oxford, UK's oldest mental health facility, pioneering artificial intelligence in psychology

- Experience some of Oxford’s most iconic colleges and buildings. Meet psychology students and get their advice on how to gain a place there for yourself
- Tour around some of London’s iconic psychological sites, including the UK’s oldest mental illness hospital
- Interactive session on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on psychology and experience how technology is impacting our behaviour and changing the way we think about the world

11.00amApplying for top jobs in Psychology

- CVs, cover letters and application forms for top jobs in your chosen area of psychology
- Ensuring you have both the style and substance to make it to the interview stage

12.00pm Work Experience

- Coaching on how to get the work experience that employers are looking for – both traditional forms of work experience and other relevant experience that will make your application stand out, including extra-curricular activities
- How to make the most of work experience once you get it – impressing employers and using this as a gold star on your CV

1.00pmLunch Break

2.00pmAssessment Centres

- How to impress during assessment centres
- Experience mock assessment centre activities used by top firms and receive feedback on your performance

3.00pmInterviews

- Coaching on how to excel at the interview stage
- Preparation; style; body language; understanding what you are really being asked; answering difficult questions and more
- Interactive interview exercises for you to participate in

4.00pmClose

MorningThe Internship Review

- A review of what you have gained during the Internship
- How to use this once-in-a-lifetime experience as a springboard for your future
- Farewell speech by Internship Director

Venue & Dates

University College London (UCL) and Other Locations

23rd July - 1st August 2021 OR 20th August - 29th August 2021

Programme Location

UCL, University of Oxford, and other locations.

Accommodation Location

Garden Halls (University of London)
1 Cartwright Gardens
King's Cross
London
WC1H 9EN

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Who Can Attend

The Internship is for students aged 15-18 who have the passion and ambition to both learn about this career and start boosting their university/college applications & CVs. If you are a student who is slightly older or younger than our guidelines, then please do get in touch with us to discuss your specific situation.

You can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”.

There is no application process. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are highly limited. We expect to be fully-booked for our 10 day Summer Internships several months in advance so advise you to register as soon as possible.

No prior knowledge or experience is required to join this programme as we build your knowledge from the basics up to more advanced concepts.

COVID-19

Our Summer 2020 Internships in London went ahead as planned with strict social distancing measures in place. The feedback was outstanding, averaging 9.2 out of 10!

We are therefore very confident that the 2021 Internships will be able to take place too. In the unlikely event that the Internship is completely cancelled because of Covid-19 then you will receive a refund.

(If you pay via credit because you postponed a previous booking then the credit note will be reissued to you in full).

You can view our Covid-19 risk mitigation measures policy document here. This will be constantly updated; we shall follow all government guidelines in place at the time of the Internship.

Testimonials

We exist to give students a life-changing experience. We are proud to report that we have an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews. Our Google reviews can be read in full here, and some highlights are below.

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