Future Computer Scientist Summer Programme
An immersive 2-week programme for ages 13-18, exploring programming, AI, and emerging technologies at Imperial College London.
About this programme
More than a course. A career confirmed.
The Future Computer Scientist programme has been designed by experts in the field to offer students an exciting, immersive, and technical insight into careers in computer science.
Over a 2-week period, you will be introduced to the main concepts in computer science, learn the fundamentals, develop your technical skills, and discover the variety of career options in computer science.
Students will work on real coding projects, explore artificial intelligence and machine learning, and visit leading tech companies in London.
What you will experience
Hands-on Coding
Build real applications with industry tools
AI & Machine Learning
Explore cutting-edge technologies
Tech Company Visit
Visit leading London tech firms
Certificate & Portfolio
Leave with projects to showcase
Programme curriculum
A week-by-week breakdown
Programming Fundamentals
- Introduction to Python programming
- Data structures and algorithms
- Web development basics
- Guest speaker: Software engineer from leading tech company
- Workshop: Version control and collaborative coding
Advanced Topics & Applications
- Tech company headquarters visit
- Introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Build your own application project
- Final project presentation
Why this programme
Four things that make this different
Learn from industry professionals
All tutors are working software engineers, not academics.
Build real projects
Leave with a portfolio of applications you've built.
Visit tech companies
Go behind the scenes at London's leading tech firms.
Small cohort, full attention
Maximum 20 students per programme.
Included in the fee
Everything you need. Nothing hidden.
Included in the fee
Not included
All prices include VAT. A deposit secures your place. Contact us to discuss bursary options.
Sample schedule
A typical day on the programme
Timetable is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Breakfast
Imperial College dining hall
Morning seminar
Programming concepts
Coding workshop
Hands-on project work
Lunch break
Campus cafes
Afternoon session
Applied projects or industry visit
Free time
Campus facilities
Dinner
Included
Evening social programme
Activities or London excursion
Student feedback
What past students say
Common questions