Summer Academics at UCL, UCL-based Summer Internship Programme

The Young Architect Program

• Age — from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks.

The Young Architect's summer program provides students aged 15 to 18 with the opportunity to evaluate the career path of an architect before it even begins.

The architecture course has two formats of duration: one or two weeks of attending classes at the UCL campus in London with accommodation in a comfortable residence. Over the course of 15 days, students will get unique impressions from communicating with specialists in their field, visiting many scientific events, company offices, creating projects, and teamwork.

The program has many features and benefits:

• Visits to leading architectural, urban design firms, e.g. Foster and Partners,
• Creation of your own stable structure using the latest architectural software: BIM technology, virtual reality and more,
• Execution of a series of projects in the studio using tools for architectural sketches, design methods, being under the guidance of experienced professionals,
• Defending the created projects in front of a team of architects, getting feedback,
• Demonstration of curatorial skills in the organization of an individual exhibition of works,
• Participation in private sessions with experienced architects of various specialties.

Students will also receive personal recommendations on the choice of academic subjects to take in high school, career counseling. Participation in the summer program will provide students with a certificate, a letter of recommendation, which will serve as a competitive advantage when applying to the university.

The first stage includes:

• Work in an architectural studio: opening the process of architectural design, improving creative skills, participating in a master class on physical 3D modeling,
• Independent project: getting the first design brief, working on it as a team, walking around the city to document already built buildings, creating physical structures for better visualization of projects,
• Visits: visits to leading architectural firms, communication with managers, leading professionals,
• Presentation of the project: placing information about the project on boards in a landmark building in London, conducting an evaluation of the project in accordance with official RIBA recommendations, obtaining feedback.

The second week is no less eventful:

• Designing a sustainable structure: getting to know expert architects, getting an assignment to study the materials and systems that will be used for the implementation of the project,
• Research, website development: a tour of one of the restored areas of London with a historical lecture, meeting experts, providing them with your design proposals,
• Digitization of the project: the use of virtual, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, other advanced technologies to improve, digitalize the project,
• Exhibition: organizing an exhibition of your design projects, communicating with leading architects, receiving valuable feedback.

Upon completion of their studies, students will gain practical experience in creating projects, will be able to demonstrate to admissions officers the confirmation of their knowledge and skills in the form of a certificate, letter of recommendation, portfolio.

The Young Artist Program

• Age — from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 15 days.

The Young Artist's summer course is aimed at students aged 15-18 and offers an exciting experience of living on the campus of one of the best institutions in England – University College London. In the process of studying, modern premises of the college and its residence, in which students of the course will be accommodated, will be used.

The program lasts for 5 or 10 days. During this time, students will acquire valuable knowledge provided by experienced artists, will have the opportunity to visit the Tate Modern gallery, a series of master classes, and create their own work of art under the guidance of current professionals.

The course includes:

• Immersive art experience: lecture on art history at the Tate Modern, participation in a master class in fine arts, a series of art workshops with drawing from nature, modeling, engraving, creating your own short animated film, performance, organizing an exhibition of your work,
• Getting to know the best artists specializing in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, animation and other fields,
• Career coaching: advice on the choice of subjects for admission to the university, assistance in compiling an application and resume,
• Professional assessment: an online assessment after the end of the program will allow you to receive a graduation certificate, a letter of recommendation, which will allow the student to provide the admissions committee with evidence of their skills, have a competitive advantage over other applicants,
• Study on the territory of UCL with accommodation in a comfortable residence.

Already in the first five days, students will have an exciting experience:

• A visit to one of the best public galleries in London – the Tate Modern: here students will gain knowledge about the history of art, an idea of the pricing of paintings, study various techniques, draw a panorama of London,
• A series of workshops in different environments, sculpting a 3D self-portrait from clay, experimenting with different materials, revealing the world of printing and design. Students will create their own sketchbook, get valuable feedback on their work,
• Lectures, thanks to which students will gain knowledge about commercial clients and freelancing, develop their own unique style of character design, study a range of animation techniques, create a unique character,
• Creating a portfolio: from scratch to a finished work.

The next 6-10 days are devoted to more in-depth aspects of the artist's profession:

• Choosing a path: video game design or filmmaking. Students will experience both professions, gain insight into the career path in each,
• Use of virtual, augmented reality, VR technologies for modeling,
• Participation in performing arts events to gain an understanding of the connection between art and performance, creating a production together with professional artists,
• Graphic Design, Marketing, Branding: Basics, Principles, Importance. Students will create posters, invitations for their art exhibition, plan a budget, organize an event with the presentation of their own work,
• Organization of the exhibition in the London gallery: from the setting of lighting, the arrangement of works to communication with invited specialists.

The experience gained in the course will help students decide on their future academic education and the direction in which they would like to start their careers.

The Young Computer Scientist Program

• Age – 12-14, 15-18 years old,
• Duration of training – up to 15 days,
• Dates: July-August.

The Young Computer Scientist Summer Program is available to students in two age ranges. The course takes place over 5-15 days, offers students valuable professional experience in the field of computer science, studying on the campus of one of the best institutions in England – UCL in London, living in a comfortable residence on its campus. 

The two-week curriculum for students aged 12-14 includes:

• Immersive group classes aimed at developing the skills of a software engineer,
• Disassembling computer equipment, studying its components, thinking about improving technology,
• Career counseling on a variety of professions, including cybersecurity, robotics, video game design, software development,
• Fundamentals of Python Programming Language, Robotics, Block Coding, Unity Game Engines,
• Solving cybersecurity challenges aimed at protecting data,
• Networking in a group of like-minded people: creation of individual or collective projects, exchange of experience, discussion of further goals.

For students aged 15-18, the program offers a different variety of activities organized over two weeks. Students will gain skills in the following areas:

• The World of Computer Scientists: Key Career Paths in IT, Exploring the Intricacies of Video Game and Software Developer Professions,
• Career coaching based on existing skills, valuable tips for getting new ones,
• Robotics: the study of artificial intelligence, building a robot and programming it, using sketch coding or Python,
• UI/UX, front-end engineering: gathering client requirements, learning the basics of Figma, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other tools,
• BackEnd Engineering, video game design: research of basic programming algorithms, creation of the server part of the project using Python,
• Programming+: debugging code in an existing game and getting to know Github, testing the software,
• Basics of video games: experience in creating a story, game design, levels, other components of the project,
• Cybersecurity World: Theory of Network Security and Equipment, Participation in Team Attack Simulation, System Defense,
• Fintech forum: gaining knowledge about the world of financial technologies, their impact on the technological space, developing a trading application in a group, presenting the project to professional IT specialists.

At the end of the program, all graduates receive an individual assessment of the acquired knowledge, a certificate, and a letter of recommendation. Documents confirming skills and applied experience will help students gain competitive advantages when entering the university, prove to the admissions committee their superiority among other applicants.

The Young Dentist Program

• Age – 15-18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 15 days.

The summer program dedicated to the study of dentistry gives students aged 15-18 the opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of a dental professional, to gain experience of living in England on the territory of one of the leading institutions - University College London.

Students can choose the duration: one or two weeks of attending face-to-face classes on the college campus. During this time, they will gain valuable knowledge and skills that give them a complete understanding of the work of a dentist and his career path. Students will learn how to drill teeth, take impressions, communicate with professionals in this industry, and acquire the skill of diagnosing the disease from real patients.

The first week of training includes:

• Dental Activity Research: Basic Dexterity Skills, Oral Health Support Consultations, Puzzle Solving Based on Diagnosis of Real Clinical Cases,
• Dental practice: visiting the clinic to study the most common procedures, equipment. Students will witness demonstrations of oral hygiene, X-rays, disease diagnosis,
• Dental Hospital: Visit to the University Hospital and its prosthetics laboratories. Current dentists will conduct master classes on working with impressions, drilling for caries, preparing the patient for the installation of fillings, talk about dental injuries, conducting tests, and methods of suturing wounds. Students will be able to experience all the procedures using VR glasses and virtual reality,
• Creating an application (portfolio) for admission to dental school, practicing in answering difficult admission questions, writing a personal statement, participating in your own MMI simulation with real dental work processes.

The second week of academic classes will focus on the following sections:

• Consultative clinic: practicing communication skills with patients, conducting consultations, making a preliminary diagnosis,
• Dentistry Beyond Practice: A Theory of Advanced Technology in Surgery, Orthodontics, and Other Areas of Dentistry. Students will learn how to assess a patient's dental needs, create a treatment plan,
• Pain Management, Dental Ethics: Researching Sedative and Analgesic Techniques, the Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Practice, Discussing Important Topics with Fellow Professionals,
• Setting up a dental business: getting acquainted with equipment, advanced technologies, building a business model, gaining important knowledge about brands of scientific, innovative technologies,
• Networking event with leading experts: session with dental specialists, Q&A seminar, valuable advice.

Graduates of the summer program receive not only applied experience, valuable knowledge, but also a certificate, a letter of recommendation from a specialist in the field of dentistry, which will help the student to enter the medical school of his choice. Certification that confirms the knowledge gained will make the student competitive, confirm his awareness of the field.

The Young Forensic Scientist Program

• Age – 15-18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to two weeks.

A summer program specializing in forensic science will help students understand the activities of important forensic medical professionals. This area plays an important role in state security, judicial affairs, and has many subtleties.

During these days, students will gain experience in collecting evidence at a simulated crime scene, performing fingerprint and blood spatter analysis, and extracting DNA in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

The first week of academic classes organised on the UCL campus focuses on the following sections:

• Forensic thinking: students will live one day in the life of a forensic scientist, learn the requirements for his work, the difference between activities in the field and in the laboratory, analytical methods, rules for using ultraviolet light, master the basics of pipetting, risk assessment,
• "Becoming a CSI": the theory of the strategy of approaching the scene of a crime, getting a thorough understanding of the best practices of hygiene and clothing that will be needed in the workplace, checking attention to detail, going through a series of real-life cases,
• Crime Scene: Participate in a simulated crime scene as an emergency responder. Students will draw a scene, label, package evidence, learn the principles of fingerprint identification, the effect of different surfaces on them, compare the data obtained with potential suspects,
• Analysis: The basics of analyzing evidence, including blood. Students will group stains into different categories, learn terminology, and reconstruct the scene of an accident.

During the following week, students are invited to participate in more "in-depth" activities:

• Laboratory: communication with current forensic experts, examination of real cases and evidence, master class with the collection and extraction of DNA samples,
• Forensic Specialties: Students are encouraged to visit a variety of accident sites, including fire and explosion zones. They will have to study the evidence, analyze it, create a profile of a person based on the remains,
• Courtroom: A simulated studio, which is a courtroom, offers students the opportunity to gather evidence, write expert opinions, conduct cross-examination,
• Cyberforensics: Immersion in Digital Forensics, Cyber Attacks, Integrating Technology into Forensic Investigations,
• Networking event with current experts in the field: testing the knowledge gained, communicating with specialists.

In addition to quality skills and practical experience, students will receive career assistance based on their goals and knowledge. The staff will help students to write an application and resume, select suitable higher education institutions, and provide information about the initial tests. Since all graduates receive a certificate and a letter of recommendation at the end of their studies, admission to the university will be easier – the course will make students competitive, putting them in priority among other applicants.

The Young Vet Program

• Age – 15-18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 15 days.

A summer course dedicated to the activities of veterinarians is available to students aged 15-18. Students are invited to plunge into the life of a doctor in love with animals, gain applied experience in a veterinary hospital, consult real patients, learn about career opportunities, and the intricacies of the profession.

The training takes place within one to two weeks. Students attend classes on the campus of University College London, are accommodated in its residence, receive three meals a day, access to the infrastructure of the institution and its events, which brightens up academic life and allows you to get an unforgettable experience of staying in England. 

The two-week program contains many practical, theoretical classes with current specialists, the use of interactive technologies, visits to hospitals and clinics. In the first week, students can expect:

• The world of a veterinarian: discovering different career opportunities in caring for pets and wild animals, working in the laboratory and in the field, gaining an understanding of the skills required,
• Introduction to the practice of treating small animals: conducting clinical examinations, diagnosing patients, studying the basics of first aid. At each stage, students are assisted by veterinary surgeons who focus on important skills of communication with animals, their owners,
• Farm veterinarian: lectures on the importance of veterinary care for farm animals, visits to farms to communicate with specialists about the tests performed, preventive care,
• Equine Specialist: observing unique methods of caring for horses, gaining knowledge about different approaches to treatment and areas of work, collaborating with veterinarians and interacting independently with animals (under the supervision of teachers),
• Career coaching: choosing subjects for exams, preparing an application for admission, simulating an interview, choosing a suitable institution for further study.

In the second week, students can expect:

• Surgery: research in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, practice in making a diagnosis and deciding on further treatment, dexterity testing, performing simulated surgery using instruments,
• Wildlife Veterinarian: Disclosure of the responsibilities of a veterinarian who specializes in wild animals. Students will gain knowledge about exotic species, talk to specialists, participate in an interactive scenario "What would you do in this situation?",
• Digital Healthcare, Veterinary Ethics: Telemedicine Opportunities, Controversial Topics of Veterinary Ethics, Norms of Communication with Animals, Progressive Code of Ethical Conduct for Doctors,
• Veterinary clinic: visiting the Blue Cross Hospital, its dental, X-ray, surgical rooms, laboratories, conducting a mini-tour in the kennel of dogs and cats, communication with professionals,
• Networking event with leading veterinary specialists: a private session aimed at obtaining theoretical knowledge, answers to emerging questions.

Graduates are awarded a certificate, a letter of recommendation, which will help to enter the chosen institution, confirm competitive knowledge, applied experience and skills acquired on the course.

The Young Doctor Programme

• Age – from 12 to 14 years old, from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks,
• Dates: July-August.

The Young Doctor Programmes are dedicated to the practice of medicine, allowing you to gain specialized knowledge and experience as a doctor in a real hospital setting. The training is carried out for 1-2 weeks, during which students attend classes at University College London (UCL), live in its residence, have access to the entire campus infrastructure, participate in organized events, and get a unique educational experience.

During the course, students will visit hospitals, get acquainted with experienced specialists, learn all the difficulties of working with patients, and learn how to use modern technologies to make a diagnosis.

The curriculum of the first week for children aged 12-14 includes:

• Exploring career paths in medicine,
• Gaining practical knowledge for first aid in case of injuries,
• Communication with patients during examinations,
• Practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, sterile dressing of patients, use of a stethoscope,
• Practice of wound care and suturing.

The second school week consists of:

• Specialization – Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology,

• Practices of patient admission, reasonable referral of each person to a specialist,
• Communication with leading professionals in their field,
• Immersion in the daily routine of the hospital department,
• Using the latest VR headset technologies,
• Developing the ability to make quick decisions together with medical professionals,
• A detailed study of each medical case and assistance from the current doctor, senior surgeon.

The first week curriculum for students aged 15-18 offers:

• Examination of real patients, practice of communication,
• Reading the medical record, medical history, making an action plan,
• Getting to know the difference between the work of a general practitioner and a hospital.

The second school week is characterized by rich activities and includes:

• Treatment of surgical wounds in a simulated situation in a real hospital,
• Communication with current medical staff,
• Visiting patients, identifying and eliminating problems that have arisen,
• Discussing test results with patients,
• Examination and treatment of patients, response to changes in the condition,
• Ability to make a correct diagnosis after reading the results of blood tests, X-rays, medical history, consultation notes,
• Ability to independently draw blood from a prosthetic arm, insert a defibrillator,
• Ability to vaccinate using the necessary tools and equipment,
• Ability to ask the right questions to refer the patient to the right specialist.

At the end of the course, students will acquire knowledge about the latest achievements in medicine, applied work experience, take part in online discussions with medical specialists and practicing medical students, receive answers to all questions and advice from experts, consultations from doctors who are members of the admissions committees of various medical schools.

Graduates of the program will receive a certificate and a letter of recommendation from senior medical staff, which will help to further stand out from other applicants when applying to university.summer courses in medicine

The Young Investment Banker Programme

• Age — from 12 to 14 years old, from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks,
• Dates: July-August.

The program offers research and experience as an investment banker in London. Within 1-2 weeks, the students will take part in trading on world markets, in a merger of two large corporations, build their own investment portfolio, and attend an exclusive networking event at The Shard. Experienced bankers from world-famous companies will answer questions and advise on creating a career in the world of investment and finance. Upon completion, students will undergo an online assessment and receive a certificate that confirms the acquisition of skills for admission to the university, a letter of recommendation from an investment specialist.

The first week for students aged 12-14 is dedicated to:

• Teamwork – developing skills that are key to working with investments, gaining unique experience with the help of interactive technologies,
• Familiarity with the world of sales and trading, the different types of market analysis used to ensure a healthy return on investment,
• Participation in a trading simulator to test skills, understanding the intricacies of trading strategies used by the world's leading traders,
• Acquaintance with the world of corporate finance, its history,
• The ability to estimate the value of any business using knowledge, intuition and fundamental formulas,
• Introduction to cryptocurrency trading from experienced bankers working in investment banks.

The second stage consists of the following sections:

• Creating a direct investment in a venture enterprise: students will learn the secrets of investing in fast-growing startups, how private companies make investment profits, students will create their own startup business, build a marketing, technological and product strategy to be evaluated by specialists,
• Passing an interactive quest: situations based on a number of banking problems are simulated, children answer various puzzle questions,
• Participation in the event with experienced investment bankers – the children will receive valuable advice from experts in the field and consultations.

Study in the first week for students aged 15-18 includes:

• Familiarity with the winning trading strategies used by the world's leading investment bankers, the intricacies of market analysis, the relationship between the latest news and prices,
• Participation in team trading competitions to identify the maximum return on investment,
• Investment market research under the guidance of leading professionals,
• Participating in an asset management simulator used by top investment banks to hire their traders.

The second week consists of:

• Creating strategies for working on a modern trading platform in London,
• Development of analysis skills in trading, application in practice in your own real trading account,
• Acquaintance with the work of venture investment companies, how they get super profits,
• Creation of your own business, its evaluation by specialists,
• Participating in debates about the future of the financial market,
• Creating a team project, demonstrating it at an exclusive fintech fair,
• Collaborate with entrepreneurs, software engineers, get valuable advice from experts.

The Young Engineer Programme

• Age — from 12 to 14 years old, from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks,
• Dates: July-August.

The programme is held at UCL and the adjacent campus, other key locations in London, and is dedicated to gaining engineering experience. Students will take part in a simulated mission to Mars, undergo training with experienced engineers from world-class companies specializing in civil, electronics, aerospace engineering, visit real production facilities and airfields, design and even build their own engineering structures.

The first week of training for 12-14-year-olds includes:

• Designing a model airplane and participating in a competition between other children,
• Modeling: under the guidance of an experienced civil engineer, the children will build a geodesic dome with the help of newspapers,
• Performing interactive tasks — designing and building a boat, testing it.

During the second week, children will gain skills in various areas:

• Become experts in robotics and engineering – learn about the use of technologies for industrial automation, create their own project under the guidance of leading robotics engineers,
• They will delve into the intricacies of engineering using the example of the London Underground - they will visit famous museums, get acquainted with the history of the development of public transport and engineers who are experts in this field,
• They will go through an interactive quest to find answers to questions using the practical knowledge gained during the program.

The course during the first week for students aged 15-18 consists of:

• Development of the basic concept of the project in civil engineering, its creation and participation in competition with its rivals,
• Visiting the airfield and researching Boeing aircraft, getting acquainted with the design of various aircraft and airframes, working in a team with electrical engineers and pilots,
• Studying robotics and machine learning in the 21st century — innovative biomedical technologies, automation of the manufacturing industry. Students will create their own project under the guidance of leading robotics engineers.

During the second week, the children will get an idea of other aspects:

• They will get acquainted with the engineers who created the best cars in the world, the specifics of the transition from the use of gasoline to electric energy, visit the classic car exhibition in London, and design their own electric car under the guidance of experts.
• They will learn the details of environmentally friendly design and its purpose, working in a group, think over an action plan for climate emergencies, and present it to leading ecologists.
• They will go through the theory of the key principles of electrical engineering, at a practical lesson they will disassemble household appliances into component parts using existing components, try to invent something new and automate it with the help of microchips.

Students of the 2-week courses will gain in-depth knowledge and experience, meet talented students from all over the world, receive individual career advice from specialists, advice on how to start their journey as an engineer, and determine their strengths. Upon completion, each student will undergo an online assessment, receive a personal certificate, as well as a letter of recommendation from engineers confirming their achievements in the course.

The Young Lawyer Programme

• Age — from 12 to 14 years old, from 15 to 18 years old,
• Duration of training – from 2 weeks,
• Dates: July-August.

The summer program provides for the acquisition of full experience and acquaintance with all aspects of the work of lawyers. During the training, students will speak in a real case, negotiate commercial law, take part in human rights disputes in the Supreme Court of London, and meet with professional legal experts. By joining the course, students will prepare for their future as a successful lawyer, gain practical experience in various areas of law, and learn about the unique legal impact of London on the whole world.

In the first week of the program, children aged 12-14 study:

• Criminal Law: Investigate the crime scene, participate in the witness interview team, prepare for the trial, interact with lead attorneys, and receive evaluation and advice from experienced lawyers.
• Family law: get acquainted with family law issues, try themselves in the role of a family lawyer.
• Corporate law: learn the intricacies of negotiating on behalf of the company, completing the process with a successful transaction, receive advice from experienced negotiators.

The second week is dedicated to:

• Acquaintance with the legal institutions of London, known all over the world - the Royal Court, the Old Bailey, the criminal justice system in the UK,
• Participation in an online conference with leading human rights experts and international lawyers,
• Participation in extracurricular activities: children learn to use the acquired skills for a legal career, undergo individual training in public speaking, interview candidates for a contract under the guidance of senior specialists.

In the first week, students aged 15-18 will gain an understanding of the different areas of law:

• Family Law: includes analyzing a high-profile divorce case, legal advice, acting as a family lawyer, reading and interpreting forensic findings, witness and expert testimony, building client defenses, evaluating work from current family law lawyers.
• Corporate law: theory and practice from leading corporate lawyers, simulation of the situation of negotiations on behalf of an international company on a purchase or merger.
• Judicial Law: Participation in a murder trial (within 2 days) in a simulated situation from the time of arrest to sentencing. Students will choose to side the prosecution, defense, or serve as a defense attorney, upon completion of which they will receive feedback from current criminal defense attorneys.

The second week includes:

• Human rights: within 2 days, students will get acquainted with basic human rights, after which they will act as a lawyer, analyze a real high-profile case, and together with experts prepare legal documents for the Supreme Court.
• Public Law: Students will learn how law is used in all areas of life, receive a team assignment and assessment at the end of the investigation.
• International Law and Negotiation: Students will consider the world of international law in a simulated situation, analyze an international conflict, find a compromise, and negotiate.

The Young Fashion Designer Programme

• Age — from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks,
• The dates are July.

The program is dedicated to fashion and design, gaining experience in creating clothes for students aged 15-18. Training takes place at UCL and the adjacent University of London campus, and on-site training sessions are organised at other key industry locations in London.

During their studies, students will plunge headlong into the world of fashion art — create their own clothing brand, develop an individual style, and present a collection at London Fashion Week. By taking part in the program, students will prepare for entering university and obtaining the prestigious profession of a fashion designer, replenish their portfolio with their own album with designer models shot in a professional London studio, and attend a closed networking event with fashion marketing experts.

During the first week, students aged 15-18 will learn about key aspects in design:

• Clothing design – learning the history of iconic collections, getting a step-by-step design guide from a leading fashion designer. Children will learn where to get inspiration, how to bring their ideas to life from a drawing to a mannequin.
• Introduction to the history of fashion – includes an individual tour of the V&A museum and a tour of the fashion collection, an introduction to design theory, drawing your own sketches in the workshop under the guidance of an artist.
• Learning the nuances of design – consists of workshops on patterning, drapery and sewing. Students will get an idea of the basics of sewing, create their own template for making clothes.
• The embodiment of an individual style is buying clothes according to a given budget, working with designers, tailors to create a unique outfit.
• Filling the portfolio — research of the work done, receiving feedback from experts in the modeling industry, participation in a Q&A session with leading designers.

The second week consists of the following sections:

• Creating your own brand – discussing the sustainability problem facing the fashion industry, working with experts to create a unique brand with a point of sale, developing a marketing strategy for its launch, an advertising campaign, presenting the business to potential investors.
• Photography – Collaborate with stylists and fashion photographers, styling, modelling and shooting a series of editorial looks in Harrods clothing under the guidance of fashion experts in a professional studio in central London.
• Acquaintance with the history of textile design: participation in interactive seminars dedicated to textile design, learning different working methods - knitting, printing and others. Receive consultations, advice, expert tutorials from professionals working in the industry, create a concept for the assigned image. Watching with other top-rated show contestants in the West End.
• The fashion show is the final demonstration of your own projects as a result of the entire summer experience at London Fashion Week. Creating a podium together with other course participants, lighting, music, seating and set design, collaborating with makeup artists for the success of the show.

Upon completion of the program, students will undergo an online assessment, receive an individual certificate for further education and career, and a personalized letter of recommendation from fashion designers.

The Young Filmmaker Programme

• Age — from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks,
• The dates are July.

Students aged 15-18 who are interested in gaining experience as a director will gain valuable knowledge and experience from specialists in cinematography. The course is held at UCL University of London and its campus. Off-site sessions take place at other key locations in the industry in London.

Within 1-2 weeks, students will get acquainted with filmmaking, create and embody their own scene in a film, learn how to use professional equipment for film production, communicate with leading experts to receive individual feedback.

In the first week, the training includes:

• Script writing: tips from screenwriters on how to create a captivating story, developing a concept together with filmmakers, using modern technology to write a screenplay, evaluation from experts.
• Explore innovative 21st century filmmaking techniques, animation, visual effects, sound composition, costume design, and more.
• Film Production, Directing, Filming Process: Learning the role of a producer from recruiting a team to making a full-fledged film. Interaction with directors, shooting your own scene in the cinema.
• Editing Process: Learn professional editing techniques and apply them to your work, including sound, transition, speed, color correction, composition.
• Personalized advice from expert filmmakers: Receive personal feedback on the work done by specialists in the field of film production, advice from graduates on the best career path.
• Visiting the iconic film sets and film studios of the country.
• Engaging with Senior Filmmakers: Learning through immersive experiences with professionals who specialize in directing, producing, sound engineering, visual effects, editing, and more.

The second week is also full of events — students can expect:

• Planning & Shooting a Music Video – Collaborate with your peers to create an original story, plan a full storyboard and a list of shots. Use of professional methods – transitions, copying, color, sound. Evaluation of the finished video by industry professionals.
• Virtual filmmaking is the creation of advertising and content, your own presentation about a fictional product. Market research and its impact on the project. Plan, shoot and edit your own short scene using virtual production technology.
• Participation in the festival of young directors — competition for a prize at an exclusive festival, presentation of their own finished work on the big screen in a real cinema, competition between other participants of the course.
• Participation in the event with the leading filmmakers of London - specialists in their field will answer all questions from students and give valuable advice.

Graduates of the program will receive applied experience, a certificate confirming achievements, a letter of recommendation from a leading director, personal advice on the choice of academic subjects for high school and further career steps.

The Young International Politics Programme

• Age — from 15 to 18 years old,
• The duration of the training is up to 2 weeks,
• The dates are July.

The International Politics Course for students aged 15-18 offers a large amount of knowledge and practice in operating companies. Students are invited to a program based on the University of London campus, living in residence, participating in many extracurricular activities.

Within 1-2 weeks, students will represent their country in the UN model, conduct their own election campaign, and receive advice from international political figures. The summer experience will change the lives of ambitious young people who come from all over the world, prepare them for their studies and career as a successful political leader.

The first week includes:

• Introduction to the UN Model: Participants will discover the world of diplomacy, learn how to negotiate successfully to ensure international stability, take on the role of the UN Security Council to help resolve international conflict, and receive expert feedback on their performance.
• Creating their own election campaign: teams will choose an official and conduct an election campaign, create a manifesto, write a speech for voters.
• Get guidance on how to navigate political speeches.
• Meet experienced political leaders: Students will have an exciting experience in dealing with political leaders from the United Nations, the House of Commons, the Foreign Office, and prominent national political organisations. Professionals in their field will hold private online sessions, where they will answer important questions and give valuable advice for building a future international career.

The second week is no less eventful and consists of the following stages:

• Politics & Media – Visiting Sky Up Academy Studios, working in groups, creating a political news report. Receiving instant feedback from experts, participating in a crisis management simulation.
• Campaign & Lobbying – Getting to know new concepts, influencing political change, designing and presenting your own campaign.
• Parliamentary democracy is a visit to the British Parliament, acquaintance with the thousand-year political history of the country, the unique influence of the bicameral system on world politics. Participating in parliament as a government or opposition, defending or criticizing the handling of a crisis situation.
• International Development and Conflict Resolution – Attend a talk on international development, communications, secret technologies, and the challenges of helping foreign nationals. Discussions on how to stop the world's devastation, find solutions to problems in foreign policy,
• Career training – expert advice on how to get the desired job in international politics, work experience, choose subjects, university, extracurricular activities to develop political skills.

Students will take a final online assessment and receive a certificate of achievement, which will perfectly complement the admission resume, as well as a letter of recommendation from a political specialist.