Late admissions deadline
25 May 2026
Latest stated admissions deadline.
In-person Programme
Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming
Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming is a two-week residential London programme where students explore programming, game design and software careers through projects, coaching and industry visits.
Last verified: 26 Jul 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
In-person Programme
Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming
Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming is a two-week residential London programme where students explore programming, game design and software careers through projects, coaching and industry visits.
Last verified: 26 Jul 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
Career Insights Gaming at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Past
Eligibility
Ages 15-18
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, UK
Cost
£5,995; £7,495; £9,516
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Coding & AIComputer ScienceTechnology
Class size: 7-10 students
Accommodation: UCL residential option
Certificate: Certificate of attendance
Teaching time: 45 hours
Career Insights Gaming summary
Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming is an Immerse Education summer programme in London for students exploring programming, game design and software careers.
Students combine project-based learning with career-skills sessions, industry workshops, coaching and company visits.
It suits teenagers who want practical exposure to software and gaming before choosing future study or career directions.
What is Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming?
Career Insights – Software Development & Gaming is a two-week Immerse Education programme in London that introduces students to programming, game design and software engineering. It is built around practical tasks, discussions and collaborative work rather than a purely lecture-based course.
Students explore the technology and creative-media industries through workshops, visits and personal project work. The programme also includes career-focused support and opportunities to hear from industry professionals.
Why Succeed highlights Career Insights Gaming
It combines coding and game-design study with visits that show how the industry works in practice.
The 7–10 student class size supports a more interactive learning environment.
Weekly 1:1 coaching gives students dedicated career-focused feedback.
A personal project and presentation create a tangible way to reflect on the experience afterward.
Who is Career Insights Gaming for?
Best for
Students interested in coding, game design, robotics or the creative technology sector who want a structured first look at related careers.
Not ideal if
You want an advanced specialist coding bootcamp or a fully online programme.
Is Career Insights Gaming worth it?
It can be a strong exploratory choice for a student who learns best by making, meeting professionals and seeing career settings first-hand. The combination of project work, coaching and visits gives the subject more context than a classroom-only course.
The main limitation is cost, especially for residential packages, and two weeks is an introduction rather than deep technical training. Its value is highest when students use the experience to test genuine interest and continue building skills afterward.
How much preparation does Career Insights Gaming need?
Effort level
Moderate to high.
Best started
Start planning 6–8 weeks before a future admissions deadline.
Main challenge
Turning broad interest in games into a focused personal project.
Typical preparation
Choose one game, app or technology you admire and note what makes it work.
Try a beginner coding or game-design activity so you can arrive ready to ask better questions.
Prepare a short list of careers or companies you would like to understand.
Discuss accommodation, travel and dietary needs with a parent or guardian early.
Useful if
You enjoy learning through practical tasks and group activities.
What do students do on Career Insights Gaming?
Students learn through project-based sessions, workshops, career-skills activities, coaching and industry visits. The programme ends with a personal project presentation to industry experts.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Take part in two-hour project-based learning sessions.
- 2
Build career skills through sessions on career exploration, CVs and cover letters.
- 3
Join expert-led workshops on industry pathways and practice.
- 4
Meet weekly with an Expert Industry Tutor for 1:1 coaching.
- 5
Develop an individual personal project.
- 6
Visit technology and gaming-related organisations.
- 7
Present the completed project to industry experts.
Career Insights Gaming dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
2026 programme run
28 June 2026 – 11 July 2026
Two-week London session.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Late admissions deadline | 25 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
2026 programme run | 28 June 2026 – 11 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 15-18.
No previous software development experience required.
Interest in software development or gaming.
A parent or guardian completes enrolment for under-18s.
How much does Career Insights Gaming cost?
Non-residential
£5,995 — No accommodation.
Funding or discounts
- Classic residential: £7,495 — Residential package.
- 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 1:1 support., Guest-speaker sessions., Personal project and tutor evaluation., Certificate of attendance., Residential packages include breakfast, dinner and 13 nights of university accommodation.
How to apply to Career Insights Gaming
- 1
Choose the London Software Development & Gaming programme and preferred package.
- 2
Complete the enrolment form with student and parent or guardian details where required.
- 3
The Immerse team confirms programme details and sends a secure payment link.
- 4
Make payment to confirm enrolment.
What does Career Insights Gaming cover?
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Programming and software
Explore programming languages and software engineering techniques through practical work.
Game design
Study game scenarios, characters, mechanics, dynamics and genres.
User experience
Consider user experience and player engagement in game design.
Career development
Practise career exploration, job search, CV and cover-letter planning.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Career Insights Gaming?
A typical day during the programme.
Mornings
Breakfast is shown before daytime programme activities.
Daytime
The sample timetable shows project sessions, career skills, industry visits, workshops and 1:1 tutoring.
Evenings
The sample timetable includes social activities, guest speakers, theatre, games and private study.
Meals
The published residential inclusion lists breakfast and dinner daily.
Who teaches on Career Insights Gaming?
Project-based sessions are led by Expert Tutors from industry, while workshops draw on professional career and industry insight. Each student also has a dedicated Expert Industry Tutor for weekly 1:1 coaching.
Mentors are described as current or former students at top universities.
Where do students stay on Career Insights Gaming?
Residential plan
- University accommodation: Residential students stay at centrally located UCL accommodation, including Astor College and John Dodgson House.
- Meals: Residential packages include daily breakfast and dinner.
- Facilities: Buildings have Wi-Fi, with communal lounges, furnished courtyards and dining spaces described.
- Activities: Cultural and social activities are included in residential packages.
Male and female students are housed separately.
What happens after Career Insights Gaming?
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Build a personal project for a CV or university application.
Receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Develop an understanding of software, gaming and related career paths.
Use tutor feedback to identify next learning goals.
Students aged 14+ may opt into an 8-UCAS-point add-on during application.
UCAS points are an optional add-on, not part of the standard programme.
Where does Career Insights Gaming take place?
The programme is based in London, with student accommodation at University College London residences near the British Museum, British Library and Russell Square. The course uses the city’s technology, gaming and creative-media context through visits and activities.
UCL address: Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.
Career Insights Gaming FAQs
No. The programme welcomes students without previous experience who have an interest in software development or gaming.
Students explore programming languages, game design principles, software engineering techniques, game mechanics and user experience design.
The published class size is 7–10 students, supporting an intimate learning environment.
Students take part in hands-on project sessions and complete an individual personal project, which they present to industry experts.
London participants stay in centrally located University College London accommodation, including Astor College and John Dodgson House.
The residential package lists daily breakfast and dinner. Dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free needs can be accommodated.
Students receive designated mentor support, weekly 1:1 coaching and a personalised tutor evaluation.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, programme quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
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