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.

Step into the role of a national representative in a Model UN crisis. You’ll negotiate on issues such as international stability, trade, and alliances, while learning how diplomacy, development strategy, and UN decision-making work.

Design and run your own election campaign, from writing a manifesto to delivering speeches and building voter support. You’ll explore political strategy, persuasive communication, and how politicians adapt their message for different audiences.

Work as part of a media team to produce a political news broadcast in a professional studio setting. You’ll examine how political messaging, legal constraints, and crisis management can shape media coverage, with feedback from experienced media professionals.

Explore how lobbying and campaigning can influence political decision-making. You’ll develop a campaign around an international injustice, consider how to build public support, and present your ideas to professionals working in international politics.

Explore how parliamentary politics works through a simulated House of Commons debate. You’ll form a government and opposition, take on senior political roles, and respond to a developing political crisis through debate and collective decision-making.

Build a stronger understanding of your future academic and career options through dedicated professional development sessions. You’ll work on your CV, LinkedIn profile, and personal brand, explore your strengths and motivations through psychometric profiling, and receive guidance on competitive university applications, including Oxbridge and Ivy League admissions.