Programme Start
27 Jul 2026
In-person Programme
The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience
by InvestIN
Are you an aspiring computer scientist?
Last verified: 3 Mar 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
In-person Programme
The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience
by InvestIN
Are you an aspiring computer scientist?
Last verified: 3 Mar 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 15–18
Age range / Year group
Ages 15–18
Location / Region
London
Cost
From £6,424.97
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In person
Artificial IntelligenceCoding & AIComputer Science
Accommodation: University hall of residence
Meals: Breakfast & dinner at accommodation canteen
Outcomes: ["Understand key career paths in computer science (software engineering, video game design, AI/machine learning)", "Develop Python programming skills through robotics and back-end engineering activities", "Learn foundational web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)"]
TL;DR
Are you an aspiring computer scientist? Join our 2026 computer science summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of two weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of a computer scientist working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Programme robots, design your own video game and become a pro using Figma – the industry standard app design tool. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost your university application!
What is The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience?
Are you an aspiring computer scientist? Join our 2026 computer science summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. Over the course of two weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of a computer scientist working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Programme robots, design your own video game and become a pro using Figma – the industry standard app design tool. Plus, gain a qualification in work experience to boost your university application!
What you actually do
A range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits; programming robotics; video game design through a 2-day game jam; UI/UX and web & app design using Figma; 3D modelling using Blender; career coaching; networking with senior computer scientists and ambitious peers; graduation and certification.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Take part in a 2-day Game Jam to design and create your own platformer
- 2
Using your UI/UX skills, in teams, devise a trading app with a unique selling point
- 3
Programme an obstacle avoidance robot using Python
- 4
Understand the complex ethics surrounding robotics and AI
- 5
Undertake a masterclass in web & app design using Figma
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme Start | 27 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Aged 15-18
Minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR)
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £6,424.97
What's included
Tuition Fees (Residential):: 6424.97
How to apply
- 1
Select the programme and click “Register Now”. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and registration closes when capacity is reached.
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