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    Career Insights – Media & Journalism

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    Career Insights – Media & Journalism is a residential, career-focused summer programme where students explore reporting, media ethics and digital storytelling through projects, workshops and industry visits.

    Last verified: 31 Jul 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    Career Insights – Media & Journalism

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    Career Insights Journalism at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Students aged 15-18

    Age range / Year group

    15-18

    Location / Region

    London; New York

    Cost

    From £5,995

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person residential

    Next deadline

    Not announced

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    Class size: 7-10 students

    Accommodation: 13 nights available

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner

    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and personal project

    Teaching time: 45 hours

    Career Insights Journalism summary

    Career Insights – Media & Journalism is an in-person summer programme from Immerse Education for teenagers considering journalism, broadcasting or digital media.

    Students combine project-based study with career skills, expert workshops, personal coaching and industry-facing visits.

    The strongest fit is a student who wants to test a media career through practical writing, reporting and storytelling rather than classroom theory alone.

    What is Career Insights – Media & Journalism?

    Career Insights – Media & Journalism is Immerse Education’s practical summer programme for students exploring journalism and the wider media industry. It introduces reporting, media ethics and digital storytelling through an in-person Career Insights pathway.

    Participants work on hands-on projects, join workshops and receive individual guidance while seeing how media work operates beyond the classroom. The programme is available in London and New York.

    Why Succeed highlights Career Insights Journalism

    • It pairs subject study with industry visits, giving media-curious students a more concrete view of professional work.

    • Weekly one-to-one coaching adds individual career-focused feedback to the group programme.

    • The personal project culminates in a presentation to industry experts and can support a CV or university application.

    • London’s listed visits include newsroom, broadcast, advertising and sports-media contexts.

    • Residential options combine the course with supported campus-style living and organised activities.

    Who is Career Insights Journalism for?

    Best for

    Students who are deciding whether journalism, broadcasting, media studies or digital storytelling suits them and want hands-on exposure to the field.

    Not ideal if

    You want a specialist academic course with a long independent research output, or you are not comfortable with a busy residential timetable.

    Is Career Insights Journalism worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who needs real experience before committing to a media-related academic path. The combination of practical projects, individual coaching and industry-facing activity is more useful than a purely observational visit.

    The main limitation is cost, and a two-week programme cannot replace sustained publication, school media work or long-term independent study. Treat it as a focused exploration opportunity, then build on it with your own writing or media portfolio.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From £5,995; includes 45 hours of teaching and coaching., Tuition by industry experts., Designated mentor support and one-to-one support., Guest speaker sessions., Personal project and personalised tutor evaluation., Certificate of attendance., Residential plans include 13 nights of university accommodation., Breakfast and dinner are included in listed plans..

    Accommodation

    13 nights available

    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

    Provider details

    Review the Immerse Education provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; London; New York.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

    Compare this programme with similar options before deciding on dates, cost, format and fit.

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    How much preparation does Career Insights Journalism need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high

    Best started

    Start planning 6-10 weeks before the intended session for travel, accommodation and enrolment arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Turning broad media interests into a clear personal project and presentation.

    Typical preparation

    • Read recent reporting across different formats and note what makes each story credible.

    • Prepare a short list of media topics or questions you would like to explore.

    • Practise summarising a news story clearly and accurately for a general audience.

    Useful if

    You are ready to participate actively in discussions, group work and practical tasks.

    What do students do on Career Insights Journalism?

    Students learn through projects, workshops, coaching and industry visits rather than lectures alone. Activities centre on applying journalism and media ideas to real-world scenarios.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Take part in project-based learning sessions led by expert tutors.

    2. 2

      Explore career planning, job search, CV and cover-letter skills.

    3. 3

      Join expert workshops on professional pathways and industry practice.

    4. 4

      Meet weekly with a dedicated expert industry tutor for one-to-one support.

    5. 5

      Develop a personal project and present it to industry experts.

    6. 6

      Visit or engage with media organisations and professionals.

    Career Insights Journalism dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    London session

    12 July 2026 to 25 July 2026

    Two-week London programme; published as limited places left.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students aged 15-18.

    • No prior subject knowledge required.

    • A parent or guardian enrols students under 18.

    • Bring genuine interest in media and journalism.

    How much does Career Insights Journalism cost?

    Non-residential

    £5,995 — No accommodation.

    Funding or discounts

    • Classic residential: £7,495 — Residential programme option.
    • Residential + 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 one-to-one support., Guest speaker sessions., Personal project and personalised tutor evaluation., Certificate of attendance., Residential plans include 13 nights of university accommodation., Breakfast and dinner are included in listed plans.

    How to apply to Career Insights Journalism

    1. 1

      Choose the Media & Journalism programme option and location.

    2. 2

      Provide the student’s details and academic interests.

    3. 3

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

    4. 4

      Wait for programme confirmation and a secure payment link.

    5. 5

      Complete payment to confirm enrolment.

    What does Career Insights Journalism cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Journalism projects

    Create news stories, multimedia content or investigative reports around real-world scenarios.

    Media ethics and storytelling

    Explore media ethics, investigative journalism and digital storytelling in workshops.

    Career skills

    Develop career exploration, job-search, CV and cover-letter skills.

    Industry insight

    Meet professionals and investigate how media work operates in practice.

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

    What is a typical day on Career Insights Journalism?

    A typical day during the programme.

    Mornings

    Breakfast precedes project-based learning sessions and programme activities.

    Afternoons

    Career skills, industry visits, workshops or personal-project work fill the afternoon blocks.

    Evenings

    Dinner is followed by activities such as guest speakers, theatre, quizzes and group events.

    Who teaches on Career Insights Journalism?

    Teaching combines expert tutors from the industry with dedicated mentors and career-focused one-to-one support. The London page names writer and Guardian journalist Erica Buist among its programme contributors.

    Each participant receives a weekly one-to-one session with their dedicated Expert Industry Tutor.

    Where do students stay on Career Insights Journalism?

    Residential plan

    • London residence: Students stay in centrally located UCL accommodation, including Astor College and John Dodgson House.
    • Meals: Breakfast and dinner are included for listed plans.
    • Facilities: Accommodation has modern facilities and Wi-Fi access.
    • Activities: Cultural excursions, social activities and evening events form part of the experience.

    London students are housed separately by gender; dietary needs can be shared in advance.

    What happens after Career Insights Journalism?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Complete a personal project for a CV or university application.

    Present project work to industry experts.

    Receive a personalised tutor evaluation.

    Earn a certificate of attendance.

    Use industry exposure to refine future media or journalism plans.

    The programme supports exploration and does not guarantee academic or career outcomes.

    Where does Career Insights Journalism take place?

    London participants stay at University College London residences in central London, close to the British Museum, British Library and Russell Square. The programme uses London’s media landscape for workshops, company visits and cultural activity.

    The broader programme also has a New York location page.

    Career Insights Journalism FAQs

    Students explore journalism, media ethics and digital storytelling through practical projects, workshops and industry activity.

    No. The programme does not require previous subject knowledge, and pre-course reading is provided.

    The programme uses project-based learning, workshops, career skills sessions, industry visits and one-to-one coaching.

    Yes. Students develop an individual project, applying learning to real-world scenarios, and present it to industry experts.

    Students receive designated mentor support, weekly one-to-one coaching and personalised evaluation from their tutor.

    The London residential option includes university accommodation, Wi-Fi, breakfast and dinner, activities and dedicated programme support.

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    • Terms & Conditions - Immerse Education
    • Media & Journalism Summer School in New York 2026
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    • Book a Consultation - Immerse Education
    • Media & Journalism Summer School in London 2026
    • London Media & Journalism syllabus guide (ages 15–18)
    • Media & Journalism Summer School 2026: Career Programs

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