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Politics Summer School

Throw yourself into the dynamic world of modern politics on our incredible summer school.

Why Choose Our Politics Summer School?

  • Incredible summer school for politics in London
  • Designed for ages 15-18
  • Learn from professional politicians, pundits, and advisers
  • Design a presidential campaign and debate in the Houses of Parliament
  • Master diplomacy, negotiation, and debating

Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.

Launch your political career

Politics Summer Course with Dukes Plus

Ambitious to become a political leader? Join us this summer on our politics summer school.

You’ll have an unmatched opportunity to experience a range of political careers. From hitting the US campaign trail, to visiting the Houses of Parliament and broadcasting from a working radio station, you’ll immerse yourself in everything that modern politics involves.

Learn from elected politicians, civil servants, and political pundits. Receive a public speaking masterclass from a communications expert. And get personal career coaching on how to break into politics.

Discover more about our politics summer school and book your place today.

Our Politics Summer School

Are you curious about the political forces shaping our world? The Young International Politics Summer Experience is an immersive program crafted for students aged 15–18 who are passionate about global affairs. Over several days, you’ll dive into the intricacies of diplomacy, policymaking, and international relations, gaining unique insights into the challenges and opportunities at the highest levels of government and international organisations.

Led by expert diplomats and policy professionals, each session offers interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and hands-on simulations of high-stakes negotiations. You’ll learn how to craft persuasive arguments, collaborate with a diverse cohort of students, and navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. Beyond the classroom, you’ll discover strategies for building your academic profile, receive tailored advice on university applications, and connect with peers who share your ambition for making a difference on the global stage. Whether you’re aiming to study politics, law, international relations, or simply want a deeper understanding of world affairs, the Young International Politics Summer Experience will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel.

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International Politics

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Location
  • Ages
  • Start Dates
  • From £2,150
  • 1-2- Weeks
  • UCL, London
  • 15-18
  • 28 July 2025

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Why Book Our 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.

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“My daughter really loved her experience. InvestIN helped her with her next steps to her future. She made some amazing friends and cannot wait to attend again next year.”

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FAQs

Our Politics Summer School is designed for students aged 15–18 who are interested in global affairs and politics.

Participants will explore diplomacy, policymaking, international relations, public speaking, campaign strategies, and the relationship between politics and the media. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on career simulations and debates.

The programme is hosted at UCL, London, offering students access to world-class facilities and opportunities to visit iconic political institutions like the Houses of Parliament.

We do have accommodation options for those who need it – please select this when booking.

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