Economics summer school
Immerse Education's Economics summer schools offer an enriching and intensive learning experience for participants passionate about Economics and its real-world applications. Held in stimulating academic environments, our two-week programme is designed for ambitious students aiming to deepen their understanding of economic principles, global markets, and policy-making.
Led by expert tutors and academics from top universities, our Economics summer courses encourage lively discussions, group projects, and presentations that foster a deeper appreciation of economic concepts and challenges. Participants receive personalised guidance and feedback throughout, ensuring you maximise your learning potential and prepare for future study.
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Introducing Immerse’s Economics courses
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UCAS points are available only to students aged 14 and above at the time of the programme.
Key benefits and learning outcomes
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Where can you study Economics with Immerse Education?
Economics helps us understand how money, businesses, and markets work. It shapes the world around us, from the price of everyday goods to global financial trends. With Immerse Education, you can study Economics in a way that suits you best—either by joining an in-person programme or learning online from home.
Study Economics In Person
If you like learning in a classroom setting, an In-Person Economics summer school is a great choice. You’ll receive guidance from experienced tutors who explain key concepts clearly and help you improve your understanding. You’ll also have the chance to work on an independent project, giving you the freedom to explore a topic that interests you.
Study Economics Online
If you prefer the flexibility of learning from home, an Online Economics course offers the same high-quality teaching in a virtual setting. Live sessions with tutors keep lessons engaging and interactive. You’ll take part in discussions, tackle real-world economic problems, and work on a personal research project. The online format allows you to study at your own pace while still being part of a learning community.
Our in-person programme highlights
Group workshops
Collaborate with peers in hands-on workshops designed to deepen your understanding and spark creativity.
1-on-1 tutoring
Receive personalized guidance from expert tutors to help you reach your academic goals.
Personal research project
Undertake a unique project, diving into a topic that interests you, with support from our experienced mentors.
Expert seminars
Learn from leading professionals and academics, gaining insights into real-world applications of your studies.
Day excursions
Explore renowned institutions and landmarks, enriching your experience beyond the classroom.
Certificate of achievement
Receive a certificate that recognizes your dedication and hard work, showcasing your accomplishments.
Meet some of our Economics tutors
They promote open discussion and challenge students to consider practical economic problems. Every student receives individualised support according to their areas of strength and growth. Tutors simplify important concepts and words for students studying English as a second language, making global economics simpler to understand. In order for students to thrive academically and get a greater interest in the topic, they want to increase their self-assurance and curiosity.
Itzhak
Itzhak is a DPhil candidate in Economics at Oxford University, where he also obtained his master's and undergraduate degrees. Alongside his research, he tutors microeconomics to first and second-year participants at St Hugh's College, Oxford University.
Lesego
Before joining Bloomberg as a Consultant in London, Lesego completed an MBA at the Cambridge Judge Business School. Lesego has also worked with McKinsey & Company in their various global offices.
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Economics summer school FAQs
13-15 year olds will explore macroeconomics through Adam Smith’s theories, dive into microeconomics with concepts like elasticity and trade, and examine market forces. The course culminates in a project presentation and a workshop on university applications and career paths in economics, business, and management.
16-18 year olds will tackle advanced topics, including econometrics and statistical methods, development economics and poverty reduction, and auction theory using game theory principles. The programme concludes with a project presentation and a session on university applications and career opportunities.
You don’t need prior skills, experience, or learning to take the Economics course. But having an active interest in the subject is valuable. Your expert tutor will provide work for you to complete before your economics summer course starts.
Motivated participants aged 13-18 are best suited for the Economics courses. Those looking to take economics, business, and management at the university will have a tremendous advantage over competitors.
Human beings have unlimited wants, but we live in a world of limited goods. So how do you go about distributing resources?There are two major categories of economics: macro and micro. Macroeconomics looks at the economy as a whole from a collective perspective, while microeconomics examines persons’ behaviour as consumers and producers from an individual’s perspective.Studying economics is important because it helps you understand how the market behaves. Every business needs to understand what factors affect prices, demand, and supply. Otherwise, they won’t know how to reach their target consumers - resulting in low profit.Studying economics also gives you an insight into your own spending habits. You’ll be surprised how a simple grocery trip can be full of economic principles at work. Awareness will help you make wise investments. And avoid pitfalls that get you into a cycle of debt.
Economic graduates often work in business, HR, and finance functions as economists, data analysts, accountants, auditors, and statisticians.The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% employment growth from 2023 to 2033, resulting in 1,000 job openings per year.
Immerse Education integrates Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) to support ESL students. This approach combines academic content with language development, ensuring that students improve their English proficiency while engaging with subject-specific material. Our experienced tutors use a variety of techniques to enhance understanding and language acquisition. Additionally, they provide personalised feedback and support to help students master subject-specific terminology.
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Parents FAQ
We have strict safeguarding policies and procedures that cover all cases of students needed medical attention to ensure student safety and wellbeing. If a child requires medical attention, all of our staff are first-aid trained are able to handle minor injuries or illnesses on-site, while more serious cases are referred to the nearest hospital or GP practice. For more information, or if you are unsure about whether we can accommodate your requirements, please contact us at enquiries@immerse.education.
All of our team members pass an Enhanced DBS check (the UK’s criminal record check) and undergo safeguarding and welfare training. Our resident summer team, together with college personnel, supervise each of our sites 24/7. The colleges and the cities themselves are very safe environments.
Meals are provided for students during the programme, with specifics depending on the student’s age group and exact location or college. Typically, students aged 13-15 receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner either on-site or near their accommodation, while students aged 16-18 are provided with breakfast and dinner, with various lunch options available near their accommodation or classrooms.Our host venues accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-related needs. If your child has specific allergies or dietary restrictions, please include these details in the post-enrolment form so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Students will be responsible for getting to and from the city where the programme is located. However, travel to and from excursions, tours and activities attended during the programme’s duration will be fully arranged by Immerse Education and are included in the fees.
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