Students aged 12 - 14
Course Information
Career Discovery Summer Experience
Attending our Career Discovery summer experience offers the opportunity to explore five competitive careers and prepare you for the workplace of tomorrow. Our programme expertly combines workshops delivered by industry professionals with practical career simulations, ensuring you can make an informed decision about your future.
Discover Your Future Path
The Career Discovery Summer Experience at Dulwich College offers an in-depth taste of Computer Science, Engineering, Business and Finance, Medical Sciences and Robotics/AI to help you choose a career path that works for you. The course also contains visits to UCL’s Bloomsbury Campus where you will learn fundamental career skills to prepare for your career.
The course builds a strong base in each area covered to help you understand what these careers entail and how you can prepare to break into them.
Learning takes place through a combination of workshop courses and hands on immersive simulations designed by industry experts. Students will be able to work in small groups with peers and receive feedback on their progression to help them determine which career paths may suit their skill sets.
Collaboration is central. You’ll work in groups on case studies and problem-solving tasks that reflect the realities of teamwork. Teaching is supported by experienced professionals who share knowledge from their own careers.
Studying at the Career Discovery Summer Experience gives you a strong foundation in both knowledge and practice. It’s a first step towards an inspiring career for talented young people.
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Career Discovery
At a Glance
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Price Per 2 Weeks
£3495 (Non-residential)
£5495 (Residential)
£5695 (Residential with ensuite) -
Ages
12-14
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English Level
B1+ (Intermediate and above)
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Duration
2 weeks
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Location
London Dulwich College
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Academic Content
25 Hours Per Week
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Starting Dates
6th July 2026, 20th July 2026
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Language Support
Included
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Key Learning Outcomes
Understand competitive fields
Develop a solid understanding of Medicine, Engineering, Business & Finance and Technology.
Make informed choices about your career
Understand how to develop a career plan from an early age and see what you need to do to stand out.
Prepare for the workplace of tomorrow
Work alongside professionals to see what these top industries will look like by the time you enter the workforce.
Collaborate with professionals and like minded students
Meet top professionals and fellow ambitious young people who may support you on your academic and career journey.
Course Modules
By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of several competitive career fields including Engineering, Medical Sciences, Business and Finance, Computing and AI. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about your academic and career future. This course is ideal for high performing young students who are looking to work out their career goals.
Module 1: Medical Sciences Career Discovery
Over two days, you will learn about the roles of a junior doctor, the role of a GP and have the opportunity to take part in several hands-on immersive simulations, including learning CPR on a state-of-the-art dummy, practising suturing on an everyday object and utilising VR software to respond to a simulated medical emergency.
Module 2: Engineering Career Discovery
Learn about several fields of engineering, including aeronautics, mechanical and civil and put these into practice with the support of industry experts. Take part in a series of principles of flight simulations and design your own bridge capable of withstanding significant weight and stress.
Module 3: Business and Finance Career Discovery
Explore how the world of business and finance really works, from investment banking to trading floors, and the wide range of roles within the sector. Learn directly from leading financiers and traders as they share how their careers began and the skills needed to succeed. Working in groups, you’ll create a business plan and pitch it to investors for feedback, then build and manage your own investment portfolio, using expert insight to develop your financial knowledge and decision-making skills.
Module 4: Computer Science Career Discovery
Gain an insight into how computer science is evolving and the coding languages shaping the industry today. Learn from experienced software engineers as they share their career journeys, then explore both front end and back end engineering by writing your own code with expert guidance. You’ll design and test software, build a working game mechanic in Unity, programme a robot using Scratch or Python, and see how your skills connect to emerging roles across the future workplace.
Module 5: UCL Bloomsbury Career Preparation
Attend a day at London’s Global University – University College London and prepare yourself for school, university and job interviews. Learn how to develop a basic CV appropriate for all ages and understand how to differentiate yourself from an early age.
Career Discovery
What's Included?
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Academic Content
25 hours of career based academic workshops and simulations each week delivered by professionals working in the industry
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Time to Shine
Opportunities to apply and share this knowledge with your peers through dynamic group projects, culminating in an assessed activity and graduation ceremony at UCL
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Industry Programme
An action-packed programme of industry experts and hands-on immersive simulation each week, designed to give you first-hand insight into a range of careers
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English Language Development
Numerous opportunities throughout your academic programme to develop your English language skills, whether that’s building vocabulary to talk about your subject, or developing your speaking skills to present projects and pieces of work.
Career Discovery at Dulwich College
Dates & Prices
Dulwich College, Career Discovery FAQs
Do I need previous experience to join the programme?
No previous study is required. The programme is designed for students with an interest in exploring their future career pathway, regardless of prior experience.
What resources or equipment will I need to bring?
All specialist materials for workshops and practical sessions are provided. You only need to bring standard study items such as notebooks, pens, and a laptop or tablet if you prefer to take digital notes.
Will I receive a certificate or reference after completing the programme?
Yes. On successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement and may request a personalised Letter of Reference to support future academic or career applications.
What level of English is required to join the course?
A minimum level of B1 is advised in order to participate effectively.
After a summer with SBC I feel a lot different.
When I came here I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do with my future…by experiencing all of these subjects I’ve got a better picture of what I want to do now. I have learnt a lot and I am ready for my future
Jasper, Oxford College, Canada - Student
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