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    Online Research Programme – Global Society and Sustainability

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    Online Research Programme – Global Society and Sustainability is a 15-hour group course where students research global social and environmental issues with an expert tutor.

    Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Online Research Programme – Global Society and Sustainability

    Key facts

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Ages 14-18

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    £1,295

    Duration

    15 hours

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced

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    The planet & sustainability

    Sessions / cadence: 15 hours: 5 research, 10 project

    Mentor model: Group sessions with expert

    Main deliverable: Independently assessed research project

    Certificate: Certificate of Achievement

    TL;DR

    This is a small-group online research programme on global society and sustainability for students aged 14-18.

    Students develop an individual research project alongside research-skills teaching, feedback and discussion with an expert tutor.

    It suits students who want a structured way to test a social or environmental question before university.

    What is the Online Research Programme – Global Society and Sustainability?

    Immerse Education’s Online Research Programme – Global Society and Sustainability is a group-based online course for students investigating cultural diversity, societal dynamics and environmental impacts. It combines subject study with an individual research project.

    Students work in a virtual classroom with an expert tutor, while building the research and writing habits needed for more independent academic study. The programme is designed as a pre-university experience rather than a broad survey course.

    Why Succeed highlights this

    • It makes an individual research project central rather than treating sustainability as a lecture-only topic.

    • The 15-hour structure separates research-skills teaching from project-focused lessons.

    • Students receive personalised feedback and a detailed evaluation of their submission.

    • The group setting can add peer discussion while keeping the academic focus on a student’s own project.

    Who should consider this?

    Best for

    Students aged 14-18 who want to explore a social or sustainability question through guided research and are comfortable contributing to a small online group.

    Not ideal if

    You want a residential experience, a fixed public timetable, or a programme without independent research outside live teaching.

    Is it worth it?

    This is a worthwhile option for a student who wants a focused academic project on a topic connected to society or sustainability. The research-skills element, tutor feedback and final evaluation give it more academic substance than a short online taster.

    The value depends on the student using the independent research time seriously. Families should also weigh the £1,295 fee against the absence of a published fixed cohort schedule.

    Effort and preparation

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin planning a few weeks before your preferred enrolment window.

    Main challenge

    Turning a broad global issue into a focused research question.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose one question within global society or sustainability that you genuinely want to investigate.

    • Read a few credible introductory sources and note competing viewpoints.

    • Prepare a short explanation of your academic interests and goals for enrolment.

    • Check that your computer, webcam and internet connection are ready for live classes.

    Useful if

    You enjoy reading, evaluating sources and revising written work.

    What you actually do

    Students study a chosen aspect of global society and sustainability, learn research methods and develop an individual project in a group online setting. They use tutor and peer feedback to strengthen their final research submission.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Join research-skills lessons on planning, sources and academic writing.

    2. 2

      Select and refine an individual research topic.

    3. 3

      Develop the project through group project lessons and independent study.

    4. 4

      Receive feedback from the tutor and peers.

    5. 5

      Submit a research project for independent assessment.

    Key dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Choose a subject and session during enrolment.

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    Course availability

    Available year-round

    The Global Society and Sustainability track is listed as available year-round.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students aged 14-18.

    • A computer or tablet is required.

    • Reliable internet access is required.

    • A working webcam is required.

    • Students need valid identification.

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Programme fee

    £1,295 — Group Accredited Online Research Programme.

    What's included

    15 hours of group sessions with a subject expert., Research-skills and research-project lessons., Detailed personal evaluation from the tutor., Certificate of attendance., Invitation to present at the Immerse Online Symposium.

    How to apply

    1. 1

      Join the waitlist for a suitable Global Society and Sustainability class.

    2. 2

      When a class is formed, complete enrolment and share your academic background and goals.

    3. 3

      Pay the required deposit and confirm your place.

    4. 4

      Receive the course induction pack after the timetable and tutor are confirmed.

    5. 5

      Use the virtual-classroom instructions to begin the programme.

    Learning format

    The programme is delivered online in a group virtual classroom and is listed as available year-round. Its 15 hours comprise five hours of research-skills lessons and 10 hours of research-project lessons, with independent project preparation outside teaching time.

    The exact course format depends on the dates and subject selected.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Learn in group sessions with a subject expert.

    • Receive personalised feedback throughout the programme.

    • Get feedback from the tutor and peers on your project.

    • Receive a detailed personal evaluation of your submission.

    • Work with an academic from Oxford or Cambridge University.

    Time-zone considerations

    • The programme is available online worldwide.
    • Students receive a timetable after their tutor and class are confirmed.
    • Check the proposed class time before paying full fees.

    Tech requirements

    • Computer or tablet.

    • Internet connection.

    • Working webcam for classes.

    • Valid form of identification.

    Assessment style

    Students complete an independently assessed academic research project and receive a detailed tutor evaluation.

    • Research project assessed independently.
    • Tutor identifies strengths and next steps.
    • Personalised feedback is provided during the programme.
    • Peers can give feedback as the project develops.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main output is an independently assessed individual research project.

    • Detailed tutor evaluation.

    • Certificate of Achievement.

    • Opportunity to present at the Immerse Online Symposium.

    • Potential UCAS points on successful accredited completion.

    Frequently asked questions

    Students explore global social and sustainability issues, including cultural diversity, societal dynamics and environmental impacts.

    This Global Society and Sustainability track is listed with group sessions with an expert rather than one-to-one teaching.

    The course lasts 15 hours: five hours of research-skills lessons and 10 hours of research-project lessons.

    Yes. Each student works on an individual research project and can pursue a topic that interests them.

    Students receive personalised feedback during the programme and a detailed evaluation of their submission from the tutor.

    Participants receive a Certificate of Achievement, and the course listing also includes a certificate of attendance.

    Students need a computer or tablet, internet access, a working webcam and valid identification.

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    Sean Stevens

    Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)

    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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    Sources & verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Online Research Programme | FAQs
    • UCAS Points - Immerse Education
    • Online Courses with Certificates - Taught By Leading Academics - Immerse Education
    • Oxbridge & Ivy League Group Online Research Programme - Immerse Education
    • Enrol | Academic Summer Schools & Online Courses - Immerse Education
    • Online Research Programs for High School Students - Oxbridge & Ivy League Online Research Programme

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