Immerse Education Architecture Program for Young Learners at Cambridge University
For a better future.
Starting from
£5,495.00*
*price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Course Description
Would you like to discover Architecture in real time and place in Cambridge University? You will be introduced to the topics that form the foundation of architecture, reside at a Cambridge University College, and develop new skills as you work through a carefully constructed syllabus combining theory with practical experience. You will gain a better perception of the history and trends behind modern architecture, as well as an insight into the real-world challenges of a practicing architect. You’ll also gain an in-depth understanding of the theory of architecture and acquire hands-on experience by crafting your design ideas.
Location
Cambridge is internationally renowned for its academic excellence, its beautiful college architecture and its prestigious and rich history. Your time at our school includes experiencing living in actual student accommodation in historic University of Cambridge colleges.
- Magdalene College
- Queens' College
- Christ's College
- St. Catharine's College
- Sidney Sussex College
- Fitzwilliam College
What's Included?
-13 nights accommodation in a central college of the University of Cambridge or Oxford -Breakfast and dinner in College Hall -Accommodation in an individual bedroom -40 hours of academic sessions from Oxford University and Cambridge University tutors -Carefully designed study and lecture materials -Mentor programme and access to support material -All excursions- including formal dinner at Cambridge/Oxford colleges, punting, croquet -Comprehensive summer school insurance -2 coach excursions including a trip to London -Graduation ceremony and certificate -Detailed evaluation written by tutor -Notebook and pen -Mentor family photograph -Free premium membership to UniPrepare's 'Nurture' plan
Activities
Outside of lessons, we are proud to offer a busy and diverse social programme to help you get the most out of your time in Cambridge. This includes activities such as punting on the River Cam, zorb football and a murder mystery night in the college. There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Cambridge. Activities and excursions are run by our team of friendly mentors – whose main job is to maximise your enjoyment.
Accommodations
All participants attending our Cambridge/Oxford programmes will reside in central colleges of Cambridge/Oxford University. All rooms are single occupancy with shared bathroom facilities, typically at a one bathroom ratio per four participants. Some ensuite facilities are available, with priority given to participants with additional needs. Where bathroom facilities are shared, participants are accommodated by gender on separate corridors. Where ensuite facilities are provided, corridors may be mixed gender. The accommodation is used by undergraduate students during term time and is therefore designed to support study, rather than cater to luxury. Many of the buildings are over 500 years old and therefore predate air conditioning quite significantly. All accommodation is secured with a lock, and your key will be provided during registration. Housekeeping staff also have access to your room to replace towels etc.
*A few weeks before their arrival, all participants will be assigned to a college based on their dates and topic preferences. Meals As an Immerse student, you will experience formal dinner three times during your stay – once per week in Cambridge, as well as in an Oxford University college on the excursion day. Formal hall is truly a memorable occasion, so remember to bring some smart clothes! Pocket Money Money we recommend that participants bring £80 per week to cover lunch each day, plus any souvenirs that they may wish to purchase. Various banks and ATMs are available throughout Cambridge, and Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted.
Excursions
There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Cambridge.
Transportation
Participants should arrive between 2 pm and 5 pm on the first Sunday of the programme. Our team will be ready and waiting to welcome you, register you, and show you to your accommodation. Please note that your accommodation may not be ready until 3pm. If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport, we are able to offer a shared airport transfer service. This is a chaperoned service departing from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 and travelling directly to the colleges in Cambridge/Oxford. Do not worry if you will be arriving to any other Heathrow terminal - our dedicated pastoral team will be there to meet you and escort to Terminal 3 for departure to your college The transfers depart at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 on the Sunday of arrivals. On the final Saturday of the programme, the transfers to London Heathrow Airport depart at 07:00 and 12:00. This will be available to book for a fee per journey after enrolment. Specific details, such as contact numbers, are shared with participants nearer the time of the programme. If you are arriving at another airport, or by alternative means, further details about arrivals and departures are shared in your Welcome Pack, sent with your confirmation of enrolment. To book the shared airport transfer service, which will cost £90.00 each way,
Lesson Plan
In small class sizes, you will be guided by expert tutors who have honed their expertise through teaching undergraduate students at world-class universities, including the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard.
You will explore novel concepts as in sample topics, mentioned below and share ideas in small groups of like-minded and ambitious peers from around the world.
Architecture Course Sample Topics
- Introduction To Architecture/Tour of Cambridge: The introduction to architecture will provide you with an overview of what it is like to study the subject at the university level and an insight into current practice. Following this, you will embark on a tour of Cambridge to sketch moments and details of architectural interest.
- Foundations of Architecture: The foundations of architecture are examined through some of its early historical examples. The elevation is perhaps the most familiar and accessible form of architectural depiction, and this will be examined in reference to the variety of architectural styles found in Cambridge. You will apply what has been learnt by constructing an elevation of your own ‘found object’.
- **Architectural Styles Through Time: **This session traces the evolution of architectural theory through an examination of the architectures between the 16th and 19th centuries, including Palladian architecture and the Gothic Revival. Practical exploration will focus on the plan which will then inform a practical workshop in which you will delineate your own plans to scale using found objects, with particular emphasis on the use of line weights and the notations of architectural drafting.
- **Theoretical Design Project: **After presenting your work on a chosen topic, you will be taken to the site of your theoretical design project. Whilst there, the tutor will present the requirements of the design brief and suggest points of interest to begin a design discussion. The remainder of the session will be spent on-site sketching ideas and key aspects of contextual value.
Extras
-Shared airport transfer service, which will cost £90.00 each way,
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Session Dates
Any course for a student under the age of 18 includes a transportation option.
Our packages are designed to be all-inclusive. We will contact you after checkout with info of exact items included.
| Session | Start | End | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks Full Board | 7/2/2023 | 7/15/2023 | 2 weeks | £5,495.00 | |
| 2 weeks Full Board | 7/23/2023 | 8/5/2023 | 2 weeks | £5,495.00 | |
| 2 weeks Full Board | 8/6/2023 | 8/19/2023 | 2 weeks | £5,495.00 |
| 2 weeks Full Board | |
| Start Date | 7/2/2023 |
| End Date | 7/15/2023 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Price | £5,495.00 |
| 2 weeks Full Board | |
| Start Date | 7/23/2023 |
| End Date | 8/5/2023 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Price | £5,495.00 |
| 2 weeks Full Board | |
| Start Date | 8/6/2023 |
| End Date | 8/19/2023 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Price | £5,495.00 |
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