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London Psychology Tour

London provides an exceptional learning environment for Psychology students, combining the origins of psychoanalysis with modern understandings of behaviour, mental health and criminal psychology.

London provides an exceptional learning environment for Psychology students, combining the origins of psychoanalysis with modern understandings of behaviour, mental health and criminal psychology.

Through immersive visits and engaging educational experiences, students can explore how psychological theories have developed and how they continue to influence contemporary society.

Designed to support GCSE and A-Level Psychology specifications, this tour explores key topics including approaches in psychology, psychopathology, mental health, criminal behaviour and research methods. Students will gain valuable insight into both historical and contemporary perspectives while experiencing psychology beyond the classroom.

The combination of museums, workshops and real-world case studies creates an engaging and thought-provoking educational experience that encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts.

Why Choose This London Psychology Tour?

  • Bring Psychology to Life – Explore real-world examples of behaviour, mental health and forensic psychology.
  • Curriculum-Focused Learning – Supports major GCSE and A-Level Psychology topics.
  • Unique Educational Visits – Combine museums, workshops and immersive experiences.
  • Inspiring Career Insights – Discover pathways into psychology, mental health and criminal justice.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – Foundations of Psychology

AM – Freud Museum

  • Visit the former home of Sigmund Freud
  • Explore psychoanalysis, dream theory and early psychological approaches
  • Learn about Freud’s influence on modern psychology
  • Examine key theories studied within the curriculum

PM – Science Museum

  • Explore exhibits linked to neuroscience, cognition and human behaviour
  • Investigate the relationship between psychology, biology and medicine
  • Discover advances in brain research and scientific understanding

Evening – Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

  • Explore historical case studies linked to criminal behaviour
  • Discuss forensic psychology and criminal profiling
  • Examine social factors influencing behaviour in Victorian London
  • Consider how psychological theories can be applied to criminal investigations

Overnight Stay
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Day 2 – Mental Health & Criminal Justice

AM – Royal Courts of Justice Workshop

  • Learn about the criminal justice system
  • Explore legal decision-making and behavioural influences
  • Participate in an educational workshop examining forensic psychology and criminal responsibility

PM – Bethlem Museum of the Mind

  • Explore the history of mental health treatment
  • Investigate changing attitudes towards mental illness
  • Examine diagnosis, stigma and the development of psychiatric care
  • Consider how approaches to mental health have evolved over time

Departure

  • Return journey home

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Optional Add-On Visits

You may also wish to include:

  • Wellcome Collection
  • Museum of the Mind Workshops
  • King’s College London Psychology Department Visit
  • Crime Museum (subject to availability)
  • London Dungeon Psychology Focus Activities

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Curriculum Support

Students can experience:

  • Approaches in Psychology through Freud and psychoanalytic theory
  • Psychopathology through exploration of mental health treatment
  • Forensic Psychology through criminal case studies and court visits
  • Research & Evidence through scientific museum exhibits
  • Social Influence & Behaviour through historical and contemporary examples
  • Careers in Psychology & Mental Health through exposure to professional environments