Psychology Trips to London

Using the vast resources available at the National Archives students can take part in workshops where they learn how to analyse and interpret archival material through examining an original document. In "Propaganda: the art of persuasion" students analyse photographs, posters and a film commisioned by the Ministry of Information. They will evaluate how effective these would have been in convincing ordinary Britons to contribue to the war effort on the Home Front. 

Bethlem Museum of the Mind is a leading information and learning resource for the history of mental health care and treatment. It offers permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as an archive room. Self guided visits include a short introductory talk and a visit to the museum which has sections on labelling and diagnosis, freedom and constraint, temperament, treatments and recovery.

Located within the crypt of St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Education Department ensure that school groups get the very best out of their visit by offering a selection of guided tours, workshops, and self-guided trails. The BIG issues is a workshop which looks specifically at philosophy and ethics based issues for KS3-5 students.

Home of Sigmund Freud and his family. The centrepiece of the museum of Freud’s study, preserved just as it was during his lifetime. The Freud Museum, at 20 Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938.

The museum gives a wonderful understanding of crime and punishment through the Medieval, Tudor and Elizabethan time periods, along with a comprehensive study of a number of the social, religious and geographic issues.

The Royal Courts of Justice is home to the High Court and Court of Appeal. Students can take part in interactive and thought provoking workshop sessions linked to KS5 curricula delivered in real working court rooms. The environment and the chance to work on a real legal problem, based on a previous high court case, makes for a unique and engaging learning experience.

This award-winning exhibition traces the Nazi persecution and murder of Europe’s Jews from 1933 to 1945. Audio guides help students navigate their way through a chronological narrative of the Holocaust and tailored teaching sessions can be added to explore how Hitler’s ideas spread throughout the country, ultimately affecting people all around the world.

The Museum runs a varied and exciting learning programme for schools that encourages participants to critically engage with the eighteenth century and the history of the Foundling Hospital. The Foundling Museum explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity that was established in 1741 and celebrates the ways in which artists of all disciplines have helped improve children's lives for over 270 years.

Featuring over 12,000 original items, the museum is a great addition to any Psychology trip to London, located just off the famous Portobello Road in Notting Hill. Discover how well-loved brands evolved through their creative use of packaging and advertising. Student Worksheets are available for a variety of subject areas including Advertising and Visual Communication.

In the autumn of 1888 a series of brutal murders in the East End of London sent shockwaves around the civilised world.  The murderer was never caught, but, at the height of the panic, a letter signed "Jack the Ripper" was received by a London news agency and the criminal legend was born.

Guided by acknowledged experts, many of whom have written on the subject, this unique and highly original Jack the Ripper walking tour will transport you back to an era when terror lurked in the shadows and the whole of London walked in fear.  You will get an insight into the mindset of this renowned murderer and map his trail of terror.  As you walk in the footsteps of the Victorian police you will discover the problems they faced as they pursued the Ripper through Whitechapel. 

Dr. Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, is a sleep expert with more than 30 years’ experience in the field.  During a 90 minute session, a sleep expert will explore the fascinating psychological disorders associated with sleep.  You can focus on any of the following topics to meet the requirements of your group:

• Sleep Disorders
• Dreaming
• Mental Illness & Sleep
• Sleep & the Law
• The Brain During Sleep
• Sleep & the Law

Discover how hypnosis is practised as a form of therapy to treat a number of disorders.  Led by experienced practitioners these 90 minutes sessions can cover your preferred area of study, choose from:

• Phobias
• Stress/Anxiety
• Fear
• Depression (inc. suicide)
• Sleep/Insomnia
• Eating disorders