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Autumn weekend programmes now open for registration!

Autumn weekend programmes now open for registration!

Young Media Manager Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Media in London

InvestIN Education
InvestIN Education

Young Media Manager Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Media in London

Overview

Are you aspiring to work in media and communications? Join our 2025 media summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. 

Over the course of two weeks, students will step into the fast-paced world of modern media in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Visit a news studio to deliver a simulated broadcast, produce a social media content strategy for a public figure and network with leading media strategists, publicists and journalists. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost your university application! 

Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful media manager, or contact us to find out more. 

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Immersive Media Experiences:
  • Develop your storytelling skills in a series of creative writing challenges 
  • Write and produce your very own podcast
  • Analyse current trends and performance metrics to create a viral digital strategy for a client
  • Dive into the world of social media and learn how to build a successful personal online brand
  • Boost your design and editing capabilities in expert-led digital content workshops 
Gain a Qualification & UCAS Points:
  • Gain first-hand experience to add to your university application that demonstrates your passion, commitment and potential to succeed in the world of media.
  • Have your work assessed in order to receive a Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Career Planning, equating to 8 UCAS points. 
  • Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate and industry reference letter outlining what you have achieved on the programme. 
Meet Senior Media Producers:
  • Be coached through immersive experiences with media experts specialising in content creation, brand strategy, PR, journalism and more 
  • Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
Career Coaching:
  • Received personalised feedback on your work from successful professionals in the media world 
  • Tailored advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
Design Your Own Summer Experience:

⦁    Choose from one of the following options:

1.    First Week Only (taster experience); or
2.    Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3.    Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Coming from abroad?
  • To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level. 
  • Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK university (UCL), by living in private ensuite rooms at university halls of residence. We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
  • For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Students will be immersed in the language 24/7, whether that’s working in a team, writing a project proposal, presenting to a group, networking with professionals or socialising with peers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
  • For information about visas and language requirements, please see our FAQs page here.
Coming from the UK?
  • You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life in student halls of residence before you apply to university in the future.
  • Around 50% of our students come from abroad, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.

Immersive Experiences Week 1

Managing a Media Empire

  • Take the reigns of a struggling media giant and turn it around 
  • Respond to dynamic client briefs using state of the art marketing tools 
  • Present your end-to-end renewal strategy and receive bespoke feedback from industry experts

Creating Viral Campaigns

  • Create professional quality visual content ready for Youtube, TikTok and more
  • Understand the tricks of the algorithm and learn how to use it to your advantage
  • Amend your content to appeal to a wide range of audiences 

Write and produce your own podcast

  • Step into the shoes of a podcast producer and understand how to engage the masses
  • Undertake a technical skills work shop to learn the production and post-production process
  • Present your live podcast episode to experts and an audience

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

The start date is the 27th July 2026.  You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place.

1 week 2-weeks 2-weeks Premium
Hours of contact time with professionals 25 hours 50 hours 65 hours
Hands-on career simulations
Programme materials, equipment & resources
Digital certificate
On-site safeguarding & pastoral care
Experience UCL campus
Excursions to professional workplaces/venues Up to 2 Up to 5 Up to 5
Assessment centre to improve on core skills & receive feedback
Graduation ceremony & physical certificate
Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Assessment for UCAS Points + £395
Experience LSE campus
Personalised professional development & university admissions coaching
Personality & situational judgement testing
Private Gala dinner & networking event with professionals
Programme fee £2,225 £3,275 £4,400
Residential package 1 week 2 week 2-week premium
Private, single, ensuite bedroom at university halls of residence 6 nights 13 nights 13 nights
Breakfast & dinner at accommodation canteen
Evening & weekend social activities
24/7 safeguarding & pastoral support, including a designated Pastoral & Activity leader, House Parents, Centre Managers & medical office
Programme fee + residential package total £3,725 £6,425 £7,550
Optional fee for London airport transfers (Heathrow return) + £300 return

Choose a location below:

In Person

Available dates:

  • 27th July 2026

Venues:

  • The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

  • Students live on university campus in central London and are allocated to halls of residence used by University of London students, including those from UCL and LSE. We typically occupy a range of halls, including Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.  

    All rooms are single, en-suite.

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

When is the deadline for registering for an experience?
Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.
Do I get a certificate?
All students are invited to complete a post-programme online assessment and upon completion, they will receive a digital, personalised certificate. Students attending 2-week programmes will also receive a physical certificate and an industry reference letter.
Who are your safeguarding team?
On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.
Do you offer payment plans?
You can secure your place online with a non-refundable £950 deposit and pay the remainder at a later date. Please contact info@investin.org if you would like to discuss alternative payment plans.
Will there be any opportunities for rest days?
Programme hours take place Monday-Friday, with a break over the weekend. If you select the 2-Week Premium option, the weekend will feature exclusive professional development opportunities outlined in the timetable.
What work experience is beneficial for vet school?
Most vet schools will expect you to have at least two to four weeks of experience with both small and large animals, in addition to observational experience within a veterinary practice. However, each school's requirements may differ, so be sure to check with each institution you plan to apply to.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US

Information for international & EFL students

We have a minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR). For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.

 

Support

If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.

You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.