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The Young International Politics Summer Experience
by InvestIN
An immersive London politics programme built around Model UN, election campaigning, parliamentary debate, professional visits and feedback from political experts.
Last verified: 31 Jul 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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International Politics Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closed
Eligibility
No prior knowledge required
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, UCL Campus
Cost
From £2,225
Duration
1 week or 2 weeks
Format
In-person
Politics
Accommodation: Optional university halls
Meals: 3 daily, residential only
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; optional Level 3 Award
Campus experience: UCL and London venues
Tutors / faculty: Political and diplomacy professionals
International Politics Experience summary
This is an immersive career-experience programme where students explore international politics through realistic simulations and professional insight.
Students run an election campaign, represent a country in Model UN, practise lobbying and debate, create political media and visit major London institutions.
It suits students who want practical exposure to politics, diplomacy and public communication rather than a conventional classroom course.
What is The Young International Politics Summer Experience?
The Young International Politics Summer Experience is an InvestIN career programme that introduces students to politics, diplomacy, campaigning and international affairs. Its academic content is delivered through professional insight and practical scenarios rather than conventional lectures alone.
Students represent countries in Model UN, create election manifestos, debate crises, explore lobbying and produce political media. The programme also uses visits and networking to connect these exercises with political institutions and career pathways.
Why Succeed highlights International Politics Experience
The programme turns political theory into active simulations involving diplomacy, elections, lobbying and crisis response.
Students receive feedback and coaching from professionals connected with Parliament, the UN, the Foreign Office and NGOs.
Visits to institutions and media venues add workplace context that is difficult to reproduce in a classroom.
Students can leave with concrete evidence of participation, including certificates and, on longer options, a professional reference.
The Premium option combines political learning with additional professional development and an assessed Level 3 pathway.
Who is International Politics Experience for?
Best for
Students who want to test politics or international relations through debate, teamwork, public speaking and realistic professional scenarios.
Not ideal if
You want a low-cost academic lecture course, dislike group simulations or need a programme with minimal speaking and presentation work.
Is International Politics Experience worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student seriously exploring politics because the programme combines simulations, workplace visits, feedback and access to professionals. The activities also create specific experiences that students can reflect on in later applications or interviews.
The limitation is value for money: even the shortest non-residential option has a substantial fee, while accommodation raises the total further. A certificate or UCAS points should not be treated as a substitute for sustained academic engagement, reading or strong grades.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From £2,225; includes 25 professional contact hours on the one-week option, 50 professional contact hours on the two-week option, 65 professional contact hours on the Premium option, Hands-on career simulations and programme resources, Digital certificate assessment and pastoral care, Up to two professional excursions for one week, Up to five professional excursions for two weeks, Residential package includes accommodation, meals and activities.
Accommodation
Optional university halls
Meals
3 daily, residential only
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week or 2 weeks; London, UCL Campus.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programmesHow much preparation does International Politics Experience need?
Effort level
High during programme days.
Best started
Plan two to three months before the next intake, allowing time for booking, payment, travel and enrolment documents.
Main challenge
Speaking persuasively while responding to changing political scenarios.
Typical preparation
Read about a current international issue and identify the interests of several countries involved.
Practise a short speech that explains one policy clearly and persuasively.
Review basic UN, parliamentary and election terminology before attending.
International students should begin visa planning as soon as travel dates are confirmed.
Useful if
You enjoy current affairs, teamwork, debate or public speaking.
What do students do on International Politics Experience?
The programme moves from international diplomacy and election campaigning into political media, lobbying, climate diplomacy and parliamentary debate, with professional feedback throughout.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Join the programme welcome and explore careers in international politics.
- 2
Represent a country during a two-day Model UN conflict simulation.
- 3
Research a political platform, write a manifesto and campaign for votes.
- 4
Practise diplomacy, negotiation, public speaking and crisis response.
- 5
Create a political news report and examine media spin and legal limits.
- 6
Design and pitch a lobbying campaign for a chosen cause.
- 7
Visit political and professional venues and question industry experts.
- 8
Complete the programme with feedback, graduation and certificate pathways.
International Politics Experience 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
Programme start
27 July 2026
All programme options began on this date.
One-week programme
27-31 July 2026
Latest verified one-week teaching period.
Two-week programme
27 July-7 August 2026
Latest verified two-week teaching period.
Residential check-out
8 August 2026
Check-out after the two-week experience.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential check-in | 26 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme start | 27 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
One-week programme | 27-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Two-week programme | 27 July-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Residential check-out | 8 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
Students aged 15-18
No prior politics knowledge required
No selective application process
B2 English for EFL students
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance required
Under-18 safeguarding and enrolment information required
How much does International Politics Experience cost?
Programme fee
From £2,225 — Non-residential options range to £4,400.
Funding or discounts
- Residential total: From £3,725 — Package totals range to £7,550.
- Deposit: £950 — Non-refundable place reservation.
- Level 3 add-on: £395 — Available with the standard two-week option.
- Heathrow transfers: £300 return — Optional airport transfer service.
- Bursary places: Free — For financially eligible students.
What's included
25 professional contact hours on the one-week option, 50 professional contact hours on the two-week option, 65 professional contact hours on the Premium option, Hands-on career simulations and programme resources, Digital certificate assessment and pastoral care, Up to two professional excursions for one week, Up to five professional excursions for two weeks, Residential package includes accommodation, meals and activities
How to apply to International Politics Experience
- 1
Choose the International Politics Summer Experience on the official programme page.
- 2
Select the programme length and residential or non-residential attendance.
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Register online and pay in full or use the published deposit option.
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Complete the mandatory student enrolment form after booking.
- 5
Submit medical, emergency-contact, travel and arrival information.
- 6
Review the personalised timetable and pre-arrival materials before attending.
What does International Politics Experience cover?
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Diplomacy and Model UN
Represent a country, negotiate interests and respond to an international crisis.
Election campaigning
Build a manifesto, shape political messages and campaign for votes.
Politics and media
Create political reporting while examining spin, communications and legal limits.
Lobbying and influence
Explore political change before designing and pitching a campaign.
Parliament and geopolitics
Debate government decisions and consider future international challenges.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on International Politics Experience?
A typical day during the programme.
Morning sessions
Interactive simulations, visits, debates or campaign work.
Afternoon sessions
Professional workshops, coaching, political scenarios and feedback.
Residential evenings
Organised social activities at or near the accommodation.
Programme cadence
Standard students have a weekend break; Premium adds development sessions.
Who teaches on International Politics Experience?
Students are coached by political and diplomacy professionals associated with organisations such as the House of Commons, the UN, the Foreign Office and NGOs. Programme content is developed and delivered with industry professionals who provide practical feedback and career insight.
Students generally work in groups of around 6-10 during programme activities.
Where do students stay on International Politics Experience?
Residential plan
- University halls: Students stay in private single ensuite rooms in central London halls.
- Three daily meals: Breakfast and dinner are canteen-style, with a lunch voucher provided.
- Pastoral support: Safeguarding and pastoral staff are available on-site around the clock.
- Evening activities: Organised social activities run in halls and surrounding areas.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Local students may attend the programme without booking accommodation.
Accommodation is optional; non-residential students arrange their own meals and daily travel to London venues.
What happens after International Politics Experience?
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Use political simulations as evidence of informed subject interest.
Reflect on professional feedback in university applications and interviews.
Receive a personalised digital certificate after the online assessment.
Gain a physical certificate and industry reference on two-week options.
Work towards an optional Level 3 Award worth eight UCAS points.
Qualifications and certificates complement, but do not replace, academic achievement or sustained independent engagement.
Where does International Politics Experience take place?
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus in central London. Selected days use other London venues, including political institutions, professional workplaces and media facilities connected with the timetable.
InvestIN hires university space commercially and is not affiliated with the host institutions.
International Politics Experience FAQs
No. Students do not need prior knowledge or experience, although genuine interest and enthusiasm will help them engage with the simulations.
The timetable covers Model UN, election campaigning, diplomacy, lobbying, political media, climate negotiations, parliamentary debate, professional visits and career coaching.
Yes. The programme offers residential and non-residential attendance, so local students may attend without staying in university halls.
Residential students receive a private single ensuite room, three meals daily, travel to programme venues, organised activities and 24/7 pastoral support.
Political and diplomacy professionals provide teaching, coaching and feedback, including people connected with Parliament, the UN, the Foreign Office and NGOs.
Students can complete an online assessment for a personalised digital certificate. Two-week students also receive a physical certificate and industry reference letter.
Students complete an assessed reflective diary and workbook. The option is an add-on for the standard two-week programme and included with Premium; successful students earn eight UCAS points.
Yes. EFL students need B2 English, while non-British and non-Irish visitors should check whether they require a UK visa or ETA.
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Ben works at the intersection of education, technology and school adoption, with expertise in how secondary schools evaluate data-driven tools and how education technology is used in practice.
Sources and verification
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- Get ready for your summer experience – InvestIN Education
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- Explore Our Summer Experiences - Download Your Brochure – InvestIN Education
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- Politics Work Experience in London for Year 10-12 – InvestIN Education
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