London Psychology and Sociology

Depart School in the morning Arrive in London and visit the Freud Museum – this now museum was home to Sigmund Freud and his family when they had escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. It remained the family home until Ana Freud, the youngest daughter, died in 1982. This museum gives a great understanding to Freud’s approach and will help develop your student’s knowledge on his psychological social theories. Your students can take a look at the wide range of research resources which include; Freud’s personal library and collection, Ann Freud’s personal library, documentation on the life and work of Sigmund and Anna Freud and the history of psychoanalysis. The Freud Museum provides workshops and tailored discussion sessions on a range of psychoanalytic topics. This visit is great for students preparing for their psychology exams as it helps to understand different aspects of psychology, especially social. After your visit, have a group evening meal with your students at one of our selection of restaurants, such as Pizza Hut, Hard Rock Café or Planet Hollywood (contact us for full meal options). After your meal, take a trip to the West End to view one of London’s trip theatre shows. We would recommend Billy Elliot the Musical as this is a great story that has strong elements of Social Psychology throughout.

Breakfast at hotel Visit The Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum – This award-winning exhibition retells the Nazi persecution and murder of Europe’s Jews from 1933 to 1945. Your students will learn how the political climate enabled Hitler to rise to power and how his ideas influenced people all over the world. This visit will help students to understand the social influence and understand theories behind obedience and the factors affecting this. It’s the perfect visit to enhance knowledge of social psychology.

You can take part in a self-guided visit which includes a short introductory talk and visit to the museum. This visit is perfect to enhance knowledge in biological and cognitive psychology. Visit Bethlem Hospital Museum of the Mind – This is the first institution in the UK to specialise in the care of the mentally ill. By visiting this establishment your students will be given an insight into the history of mental health care and treatment.