Politics Summer School

With 25+ hours of academic teaching per week from our expert teaching staff, you’ll undergo an intensive crash-course in the fundamentals of politics. Plus, you’ll have the chance to network with elected politicians, civil servants, and political pundits – providing you with a 360-degree view of the modern political landscape.

You have the option to gain a UCAS-accredited qualification on completing the politics summer school. This will provide you with UCAS points to support your application to university.

On our politics summer school, you’ll experience transformative site visits to the world-famous Houses of Parliament in Westminster. At the mother of parliaments, you’ll enter into a parliamentary debate with your peers as you immerse yourself in the thrilling world of politics.

Through a mixture of seminars, site visits, and dynamic projects, you’ll develop the skills needed to forge a successful career as a politician or political advisor. Whether you’re receiving a public speaking masterclass from a communications expert, drafting a manifesto, or designing a campaign strategy for the US presidential election, you’ll master negotiation, leadership, and rhetoric.

Throw yourself into the practical life of politics with an array of fascinating career simulations. From a simulated UN session to a debate in the Houses of Parliament, or from hitting the US presidential campaign trail to reporting on politics at a working radio station, you’ll receive an unparalleled opportunity to experience a range of political careers.