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Creative Industries Summer Programme in London

From fashion houses to live music venues, London is the beating heart of global culture. This programme gives 15–18-year-olds an insider’s look into how projects come to life through diverse visits to industry-leading creative firms – and an understanding of what it takes to thrive in the industries that shape how we see the world.

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Career Insights Pathway

This pathway provides a comprehensive introduction to various professions. It’s best suited to students starting to consider their future careers and wishing to explore different professions.

Ideal age range

The Creative Industries programme in London is specially designed for students aged 15-18

Small class sizes

Benefit from an intimate learning environment with 7-10 students per class

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June & July 2026

Programme duration

A comprehensive 2-week programme, crafted to deliver real-world learning

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1Project-Based Learning Sessions
2Career Skills Sessions
3Expert Workshops
41:1 Coaching Sessions
5Work on Personal Project
6Industry Visits
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Creative Industries summer school London

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Explore the Creative Industries programme in London

Set in one of the most dynamic and creative capitals in the world, our Creative Industries summer programme in London gives students aged 15–18 the opportunity to explore the future of design, media, and storytelling. London is where fashion meets tech, music meets advertising, and ideas move fast. This course invites you to dive into creative practice across disciplines – from brand development and digital campaigns to visual storytelling and user experience.

You’ll work on practical briefs, visit cutting-edge studios and agencies, learn from industry insiders, and explore how innovation is shaping the creative landscape today. In a city teeming with galleries, studios, and start-ups, your creativity will be challenged and expanded at every turn. Whether you want to pursue a future in marketing, design, film, or creative direction, this summer programme offers the inspiration, insight, and hands-on experience to help you begin carving your own creative path.

Where you will be staying

Participants in our London programmes stay in various centrally-located accommodations at University College London (UCL), including Astor College and John Dodgson House. Just a short walk from world-famous landmarks such as the British Museum, the British Library, and Russell Square, these residences offer an authentic taste of city-based student life. Accommodation, meals, and extracurricular activities are all included in the programme, providing a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment. Students live and learn in modern facilities with easy access to the academic venues and cultural highlights that London is known for. Male and female students are housed separately, and all buildings are equipped with Wi-Fi.

UCL, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
Astor College, London
John Dodgson House, London

What do our alumni have to say?

Our previous participants have some truly
inspiring stories to tell.

“I've really enjoyed meeting new people and visiting museums and galleries. At first, I was worried I wouldn't make friends or understand everything, but I've made some great friends and I'm learning so much. Studying fine art here has really helped me express myself through my artwork. It's helped build my confidence and improve my skills. This programme has really opened my eyes to new possibilities for my future career. I'm so thankful for this opportunity to study what I'm passionate about. It's been an amazing experience so far.”

Cornelia

Fine Art student in London

“I'm learning about a lot of conceptual things when it comes to branding and marketing that I didn't really consider before. You know, I thought business would be a lot more about data analysis, and it's way more interesting than I could have imagined before stepping foot in this course. And that alongside all this talking to people, all this networking, it's almost like, it's a step into the business world.”

Jose

Business Management student in London

“I have been in love with medicine since I was little. So, when I actually saw the opportunity from Immerse, I had to grab it because it's a new opportunity for me, for my future. And knowing new people, knowing a little bit more about what I want to be in the future. It's amazing. In class, we are learning about respiratory emergencies, so we are learning what we are actually going to do and that's completely different from normal schools and all that stuff. My favourite thing so far, I think has been having the opportunity to know more people and also study what I love.”

Bianca

Medicine student in London

“I've developed and expanded my knowledge of business so much with Immerse. Business is something that has been throughout our history and will be in our future and will actually create our future as well. I found Immerse because I saw a course that was provided for young people to learn how to do business, and I thought it would be a great opportunity. I've always believed in young people starting their own businesses, as I have myself.  If I had a friend ask about joining the programme, I'd tell them about all the people I've met and everything I learned, but mainly that it's a great opportunity.”

Shaye

Business Management student in London

Make this summer count

Live on campus

Career Insights participants in London will stay at UCL’s award-winning accommodation, ideally located with iconic London sights in every direction. The accommodation boasts modern communal lounges, a furnished outdoor courtyard, and attractive open-plan dining areas. This will be your home away from home as you engage in an exciting industry-focused programme in London to help shape your future.

Graduation ceremony and dinner

The Graduation Ceremony marks the completion of your Career Insights course. This event will be an lively celebration of achievements. With heartfelt speeches, award presentations, and a delicious celebratory meal, it offers a perfect opportunity for networking and reflecting on the course experience. This event will be a memorable conclusion to a transformative journey.

Experience London life

With accommodation perfectly situated to explore the sights and sounds of our capital city, living in London means being connected with world-famous universities and iconic landmarks.

Sports, activities & sightseeing

Participants of the Creative Industries programme in London can enjoy a variety of cultural activities, excursions, and sports. Expect visits to landmarks like the British Museum and Tate Modern, boat rides on the Thames, and trips to the Tower of London. Sports enthusiasts can engage in team games at local parks, fitness sessions, and traditional English cricket matches, all fostering camaraderie and networking.

Evening events

Situated between Bloomsbury and Kings Cross, our prime location allows us to explore industry hubs throughout the city and enjoy its exceptional food, culture, and history. Students will benefit from guest talks by inspirational speakers and experience a show in the West End.

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  • Graduation ceremony and dinner
  • Experience London life
  • Sports, activities & sightseeing
  • Evening events

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It’s been great having university students and graduates as mentors. It’s given my daughter insights directly from people studying or teaching at Cambridge, rather than just remote instructors. This has been invaluable for her, and we can tell she’s been inspired by them. When we speak with her, we hear how much more confident and at ease she’s become.

Jie

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

It’s been a great experience for my daughter. Besides the academics, it’s encouraged her to be more independent. She’s had to navigate a new environment, meet people from all over the world, and manage without us right there. She did really well and didn’t need to text us constantly, which showed she was adjusting.

Alexander

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

I would absolutely recommend Immerse Education to other parents, especially those with children Quan’s age. It’s such a valuable experience, and the international environment adds another layer of richness. I haven’t found many other programmes with this level of diversity and cultural exchange.

Thu

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

Communication from Immerse was excellent, both to me and to my daughter Evelyn. We received a welcome pack detailing what she would need to be ready, which eased the anxiety of travelling from Hungary to attend. I hadn’t been to Cambridge myself before, so it became part of the adventure for both Evelyn and me.

Michael

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

The programme has had a big impact on my daughter. A few days ago, she sent us a video, saying, “I’m going to be a doctor; I know my blood type and DNA!” Neither my husband nor I are in medicine, so seeing her dedication and how clearly she’s expressed her interest in becoming a doctor is very special. Immerse has opened the door for her, letting her see that this could indeed be a career path.

Conchita

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

Meet your Creative Industries tutors

At the Creative Industries summer programme in London, your tutors bring deep experience from the worlds of fashion, media, marketing, and visual design. They’ve worked on creative campaigns, launched their own brands, and produced content that has reached global audiences. Over the course of the programme, they’ll guide you through practical projects that help you understand how creativity meets strategy — from concept development to final presentation. You’ll receive tailored feedback on your ideas and execution, and learn how to communicate with clarity, originality, and impact.

Through workplace visits, workshops and conversations, your tutors will also share how they built their careers and adapted to a constantly evolving industry. London’s vibrant creative scene is the perfect backdrop, and your tutors will help you see how to navigate and contribute to it. Whether you want to pursue a career in advertising, design, media, or storytelling, their insight and support will help you move forward with direction and confidence.

Louis

Louis holds a BA in Film Studies from King's College London and an MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Oxford.

Nicholas

Nicholas studied Philosophy and Linguistics at the University of Oxford and subsequently moved to King's College to pursue his own research interests, which relate to the connections between technology and social progress in the modern area.

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Guest speakers from previous summers

Career Insights participants will hear from influential guest speakers from a variety of inspiring backgrounds.

Suzanne Williams

Former senior detective

An experienced hostage negotiator who has worked on some of the highest profile and dangerous hostage situations across the world, including negotiating in war zones.

Jody Bragger

Ex military officer and CEO of Midnight Runners

An ex-military officer and CEO of Midnight Runners – the world’s largest independent running community, he is also the founder of the Mogadishu Marathon, the country’s first since the outbreak of war.

Sarah Outen

Adventurer and traveller

Sarah Outen A British adventurer who has successfully circumnavigated the globe, overcome huge obstacles and endured extreme conditions in remote environments, often alone for months at a time.

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Creative Industries
28 June 2026 to 11 July 2026