Junior Residential Faculty of Psychology Programme

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The Faculty of Psychology gives you two weeks to investigate how the human mind works and how behaviour is shaped. You’ll study key areas such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and social psychology, exploring how people think, learn and interact.

The course encourages you to question assumptions about behaviour and mental processes. You’ll examine theories, analyse case studies and look at the factors that influence personality, decision-making and relationships.

Learning is hands-on as well as theoretical. You’ll take part in experiments, group tasks and research exercises that bring psychological concepts to life. These activities build your ability to observe, test and evaluate human behaviour in different contexts.

Collaboration is central to the programme. You’ll share ideas with classmates, work in groups to test hypotheses, and receive guidance from tutors who bring academic knowledge and real examples into the classroom.

Studying psychology at Cambridge equips you with insight into the forces that shape human thought and behaviour. The programme strengthens skills that are valuable across many areas, from health and education to business and research.