The Young International Politics Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in International Politics
The Young International Politics Weekend
The Ultimate Work Experience in International Politics
Overview
The Young International Politics Weekend gives students aged 15-18 a chance to test-drive life in the world of politics. Learn from top industry professionals (including MPs and Foreign Office staff) as they guide you through a series of interactive activities: participate in a ‘Model UN’ simulation, experience a parliamentary debate and get professional public speaking coaching. You will also get expert advice on how to launch a successful career in politics, with guidance on university choices, extra-curricular activities, work experience and more.
Next Available Date: 22nd March
You can attend either in-person in London or live online. Register now to gain an edge over other aspiring political leaders, and a super-curricular experience to add to your university application.
Professionals from the political world will coach you through a range of interactive activities based on their real-life work:
- Model UN Simulation: take on the role of a UN Ambassador addressing a violation of human rights
- Become an MP: represent your constituency in a Parliamentary debate and get coaching on how to excel when taking the floor
- Try to get support from the Cabinet in passing a new bill through Parliament
- Learn the art of negotiation from experts and put your skills to the test
- You will be trained on how to fulfil your ambitions of entering the world of politics
- An action plan of how to break into politics, starting now
- Coaching by experts on: A-level/IB choices, university and degree selection, extra-curricular activities and work experience
- Hear from successful professionals from the political sphere and ask them all your burning questions
- The professionals usually include a mixture of MPs, civil servants, United Nations staff, political speech writers and councillors
- Attendance demonstrates you’ve gained key political skills such as communication, problem solving and public speaking
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications
This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required. The programme involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. You can choose to attend the programme either in-person in London or ‘Live Online’; the content is the same for both.
Programme Fee:
In-Person: £195/student for full day
'Live Online’: £165/student for full day
There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited.
In Person
Available dates:
- 22nd March 2026
Venues:
- University College London (UCL)
Accommodation location:
University College London (UCL),
Bloomsbury,
London
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