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    Career Insights – Creative Industries

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    Career Insights – Creative Industries is a two-week residential career-exploration programme from Immerse Education, combining creative projects, expert workshops and industry visits.

    Last verified: 26 Jul 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    Career Insights – Creative Industries

    Career Insights Creative Industries at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Ages 15-18

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    Cambridge; London; San Francisco; Singapore; Sydney

    Cost

    From £5,995

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced

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    Class size: 7-10 students

    Accommodation: Residential options

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner

    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Achievement

    Teaching time: 45 hours

    Career Insights Creative Industries summary

    Career Insights – Creative Industries is an Immerse Education summer programme for exploring media, design, storytelling and creative careers.

    Students work on practical projects, meet creative professionals and visit industry organisations.

    It suits students who want to test creative career directions through hands-on work rather than classroom theory alone.

    What is Career Insights – Creative Industries?

    Career Insights – Creative Industries is Immerse Education’s in-person summer programme for students exploring creative work in media, design, storytelling and related industries. It is part of the provider’s Career Insights pathway, designed to introduce students to professional fields through practical experience.

    Students take on projects and workshops, receive individual career-focused support, and learn through visits to creative organisations. The emphasis is on understanding how ideas move from an initial brief to an audience-facing outcome.

    Why Succeed highlights Career Insights Creative Industries

    • It combines creative projects with visits that show how creative businesses operate.

    • Two-hour project-based sessions create repeated opportunities to practise applied work.

    • Weekly 1:1 coaching connects reflection on career interests to individual feedback.

    • Students finish with a personal project and presentation to industry experts.

    Who is Career Insights Creative Industries for?

    Best for

    Students drawn to storytelling, visual communication, design, film, branding or creative media who want an immersive introduction to possible career pathways.

    Not ideal if

    You want a highly specialised technical course or a low-cost online taster rather than a residential, career-focused summer experience.

    Is Career Insights Creative Industries worth it?

    This programme is strongest for students who need structured exposure to several creative career routes and value meeting professionals alongside making work. The personal project, industry visits and coaching offer more career context than a purely classroom-based summer school.

    Its main limitation is cost, particularly for residential options, and the exact experience varies by city. It is worth considering when the location, visit programme and residential format align with a student’s interests and budget.

    How much preparation does Career Insights Creative Industries need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Four to six weeks before the chosen summer session.

    Main challenge

    Turning broad creative interests into a focused personal project.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose a location and programme option that match your age and travel plans.

    • Gather examples of creative work, campaigns or media you admire before arriving.

    • Write down a few career questions to take into coaching and industry visits.

    Useful if

    You are ready to participate actively and present ideas.

    What do students do on Career Insights Creative Industries?

    Students explore creative industries through project-based learning, career skills sessions, expert workshops, individual coaching, a personal project and industry visits. The programme brings those elements together in a final project presentation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Take part in two-hour project-based learning sessions.

    2. 2

      Explore career options, CV writing and employer research.

    3. 3

      Join workshops led by expert tutors.

    4. 4

      Meet an Expert Industry Tutor for weekly 1:1 coaching.

    5. 5

      Develop a personal project around your interests.

    6. 6

      Visit industry organisations and hear from professionals.

    7. 7

      Present your project to industry experts.

    Career Insights Creative Industries dates and deadlines

    Cambridge session

    5 July 2026 to 18 July 2026

    Creative Industries Career Insights session.

    Past

    London session

    12 July 2026 to 25 July 2026

    Creative Industries Career Insights session.

    Past

    London session

    26 July 2026 to 8 August 2026

    Creative Industries Career Insights session.

    Past

    Singapore session

    28 June 2026 to 11 July 2026

    Listed as sold out.

    Past

    Singapore session

    12 July 2026 to 25 July 2026

    Listed as sold out.

    Past

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 15-18 for the main Career Insights programme.

    • Singapore Creative Industries is listed for ages 16-18.

    • A parent or legal guardian completes enrolment for under-18s.

    • No prior creative experience is necessary.

    How much does Career Insights Creative Industries cost?

    Non-residential

    £5,995 — Two-week programme without accommodation.

    Funding or discounts

    • Classic residential: £7,495 — Residential two-week programme.
    • Classic + Online Research: £9,516 — Two weeks residential plus 10 hours online.

    What's included

    45 hours of teaching and coaching., Tuition by industry experts., Designated mentor support and 1:1 support., Guest speaker sessions and personalised tutor evaluation., Personal project, certificate of attendance and dedicated team support., Residential plans include breakfast, dinner, 13 nights’ university accommodation and cultural activities.

    How to apply to Career Insights Creative Industries

    1. 1

      Select the Creative Industries programme, location and session.

    2. 2

      Choose a residential or non-residential programme option.

    3. 3

      Complete the enrolment form with student details.

    4. 4

      A parent or legal guardian completes the form for an under-18 student.

    5. 5

      Await confirmation and a secure payment link from the provider.

    What does Career Insights Creative Industries cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Project-based learning

    Use hands-on two-hour sessions to apply ideas to practical industry-related tasks.

    Career skills

    Explore careers, employer research, CV writing and cover letters.

    Creative practice

    Explore storytelling, media production, branding and digital design.

    Personal project

    Develop and present an individual project linked to future career plans.

    Industry visits

    Visit companies and hear directly from professionals about creative work.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Career Insights Creative Industries?

    A typical day during the programme.

    Mornings

    Breakfast is followed by project-based learning sessions or industry activity.

    Afternoons

    Career skills, workshops, coaching, industry visits or project presentation work take place.

    Evenings

    Dinner is followed by social activities, guest speakers or city-based events.

    Who teaches on Career Insights Creative Industries?

    Project-based sessions and workshops are led by Expert Tutors from industry. Each student also has a dedicated Expert Industry Tutor for weekly one-to-one coaching and career-focused feedback.

    Published plans include support from designated mentors.

    Where do students stay on Career Insights Creative Industries?

    Residential plan

    • Residential option: Classic plans include 13 nights at university accommodation.
    • Meals: Published plans include daily breakfast and dinner.
    • London residence: London participants stay at centrally located UCL accommodation, including Astor College and John Dodgson House.
    • Campus experience: Programmes include cultural and social activities alongside city and industry visits.

    Room arrangements and specific accommodation differ by location.

    What happens after Career Insights Creative Industries?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Build a personal project for a CV or university application.

    Receive a Certificate of Achievement after completion.

    Develop a clearer view of creative career pathways.

    Practise presenting ideas to industry experts.

    Eligible students aged 14+ can opt for an 8-UCAS-point add-on.

    UCAS points are an optional add-on, not included automatically.

    Where does Career Insights Creative Industries take place?

    Career Insights – Creative Industries is offered across several global cities, with the local setting shaping the visits and activities. London includes creative-sector visits such as Framestore, Chocolate Films and Mediatracks, while the other cities provide their own city-based creative and cultural programmes.

    Choose a location based on its session availability, travel practicality and local creative focus.

    Career Insights Creative Industries FAQs

    The programme explores storytelling, media production, branding and digital design, alongside career exploration and creative project work.

    No. The programme welcomes students with curiosity and an interest in creativity; preparatory reading and idea prompts are provided before the course.

    Students undertake an individual project applying the knowledge and skills developed during the programme, then present it to industry experts.

    Students receive weekly one-to-one sessions with a dedicated Expert Industry Tutor, plus designated mentor support on published plans.

    Residential and non-residential options are published. Residential plans include university accommodation, subject to the chosen location and option.

    Published plans include breakfast and dinner. Host venues can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free and allergy-related requirements.

    Students receive a Certificate of Achievement on completing an Immerse Education programme.

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    • Immerse Education - Enrolment
    • 2026 Creative Industries Summer School in San Francisco
    • 2026 Creative Industries Summer School in Sydney - Immerse Education
    • Enrol | Academic Summer Schools & Online Courses - Immerse Education
    • Book a Consultation - Immerse Education
    • Creative Industries Summer School in Singapore - Immerse Education
    • 2026 Creative Industries Summer School in Cambridge
    • 2026 Creative Industries Summer School in London - Immerse Education
    • Creative Industries Summer School 2026: Career Programs

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