Software Development & Gaming summer school
Immerse Education's Software Development & Gaming summer school is perfect for students who love coding, gaming, and creating. This two-week course offers an exciting way to build skills for the future, designed for aspiring developers eager to explore programming, game design, and creative problem-solving in a dynamic academic setting.
Led by experienced tutors, you'll work on hands-on projects, collaborative tasks, and fun presentations, exploring the process of creating games and software while learning techniques used by real industry professionals. This engaging, interactive course helps you grow your skills, gain valuable experience, and prepare for your next steps after high school.
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Introducing Immerse’s Software Development & Gaming courses
Step inside the software and gaming industries
Level up inside the games industry
Go behind the scenes of gaming at locations like Escape Studios, where students spend an afternoon learning the essentials of video game programming from experienced industry developers, or OMUK, where they witness professional voice acting and directorial workflows using pioneering “head mic” recording techniques.
Build robots and bring code to life
Explore how messages persuade audiences at locations like Paley Center for Media, where students analyse advertising goals and evolving strategies, or Manning Gottlieb OMD, where opinion writing meets professional media strategy.
See software power the technologies around us
See software development’s role in emerging industries at locations like Otherworld VR, which provides a multisensory look at virtual reality through private 4D pods, or Deliveroo, where students explore real-time logistics and platform engineering to see how machine learning and complex algorithmic dispatching coordinate a global three-sided marketplace.
Key benefits and learning outcomes
A Software Development & Gaming programme ensures a transformative summer, whichever pathway you choose to follow.
UCAS Points Available
Strengthen your UK university application by earning 8 UCAS points with the Immerse Education programme. Opt in for an opportunity to gain official UCAS-recognised points, a powerful way to stand out in a competitive admissions process.
This opportunity is available as an optional add-on during your application.
UCAS points are available only to students aged 14 and above at the time of the programme.
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Where can you study Software Development & Gaming with Immerse Education?
Immerse Education offers a fun and hands-on game development summer school for students who love coding and gaming. If you dream of creating games or building software, this is the perfect place to start. Our programmes focus on learning by doing. You’ll gain real skills while working on exciting projects. We offer two ways to learn: in-person on campus or online from home.
Learn In-Person
Experience life at a top university with our in-person programme in London. You’ll study in a real academic setting and work closely with your teachers and classmates. Class sizes at our software Development & Gaming summer school are small, so you’ll get lots of attention. You’ll join workshops, group projects, and talks by experts in the industry. Plus, you’ll enjoy activities like city tours and day trips. It’s a great way to learn and make new friends.
Our in-person programme highlights
Group workshops
Collaborate with peers in hands-on workshops designed to deepen your understanding and spark creativity.
1-on-1 tutoring
Receive personalized guidance from expert tutors to help you reach your academic goals.
Personal research project
Undertake a unique project, diving into a topic that interests you, with support from our experienced mentors.
Expert seminars
Learn from leading professionals and academics, gaining insights into real-world applications of your studies.
Day excursions
Explore renowned institutions and landmarks, enriching your experience beyond the classroom.
Certificate of achievement
Receive a certificate that recognizes your dedication and hard work, showcasing your accomplishments.
Meet some of our Industry experts
Pramit
Pramit is a DPhil (PhD) participant at the Department of Engineering Science at Christ Church College at the University of Oxford, UK.
Younesse
Younesse is a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford, having previously studied at the University of Cambridge and Paris-Saclay.
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Software Development & Gaming summer schools FAQs
The Immerse Software Development and Gaming programme is best suited for participants who are passionate about and keen to learn more in the fields of software development or game design. The curriculum is designed to cater to those with a strong interest in these areas and a desire to explore them at a deeper level. Ideal participants are those who are eager to engage in both the theoretical and practical aspects of game design and software development, and who are looking forward to a career in these dynamic and evolving fields.
Immerse Education integrates Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) to support ESL students. This approach combines academic content with language development, ensuring that students improve their English proficiency while engaging with subject-specific material. Our experienced tutors use a variety of techniques to enhance understanding and language acquisition. Additionally, they provide personalised feedback and support to help students master subject-specific terminology.
In the Immerse Software Development and Gaming summer school, you’ll dive into the foundational principles of game design, including creating game scenarios and characters, developing game mechanics and dynamics, and exploring various game genres. You’ll also gain practical experience by creating games and coding using Construct 2, with the opportunity to publish your final projects.
The Immerse Software Development and Gaming course in London does not require prior experience. Participants only need to have an interest in the field and a willingness to learn. This approach allows participants of all backgrounds to explore software development and gaming, focusing on nurturing curiosity and developing skills from the ground up.
Graduates in software development and gaming have a broad range of career prospects, spanning from technical roles like software developers, game designers, and software engineers, to more creative positions such as graphic designers and animation experts. They can also venture into project management, quality assurance, and user experience design.The industry’s rapid growth offers opportunities in various sectors including entertainment, education, healthcare, and more, with potential for innovation and development of new gaming technologies or applications. Additionally, the skills gained are highly transferable, opening paths in IT consultancy, cybersecurity, and beyond.
Immerse Education offers a Software Development & Gaming Career Insights programme in London. Relatedly, our Software Development & AI summer school is available in Toronto and Singapore.
Our Software Development and Gaming programme held in London offers an unparalleled setting to experience careers in software development and gaming. Engage with industry professionals, receive hands-on training, and explore cutting-edge technologies in the context of one of the world’s leading tech hubs.
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Parents FAQ
We have strict safeguarding policies and procedures that cover all cases of students needed medical attention to ensure student safety and wellbeing. If a child requires medical attention, all of our staff are first-aid trained are able to handle minor injuries or illnesses on-site, while more serious cases are referred to the nearest hospital or GP practice. For more information, or if you are unsure about whether we can accommodate your requirements, please contact us at enquiries@immerse.education.
All of our team members pass an Enhanced DBS check (the UK’s criminal record check) and undergo safeguarding and welfare training. Our resident summer team, together with college personnel, supervise each of our sites 24/7. The colleges and the cities themselves are very safe environments.
Meals are provided for students during the programme, with specifics depending on the student’s age group and exact location or college. Typically, students aged 13-15 receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner either on-site or near their accommodation, while students aged 16-18 are provided with breakfast and dinner, with various lunch options available near their accommodation or classrooms.Our host venues accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-related needs. If your child has specific allergies or dietary restrictions, please include these details in the post-enrolment form so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Students will be responsible for getting to and from the city where the programme is located. However, travel to and from excursions, tours and activities attended during the programme’s duration will be fully arranged by Immerse Education and are included in the fees.
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