Young Professionals Engineering at d'Overbroeck's in Oxford, UK

Course Description: Young Professionals Engineering at d'Overbroeck's in Oxford, UK

🔍 Explore Engineering Through Real-World Innovation

Welcome to the Young Professionals Engineering Summer Camp at d'Overbroeck’s, Oxford! Designed for curious high school students aged 13–17, this immersive two-week programme blends technical theory with hands-on experience in one of the UK’s most historic academic cities.

You'll explore the social, economic, and environmental impact of engineering projects across global contexts. Through practical demonstrations, design challenges, and team-based activities, you’ll gain insight into how engineering solutions shape the world around us.

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🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Understand materials processing and design techniques used in engineering.

• Explore the differences between engineers and scientists and the ethical complexities engineers face.

• Learn to read, interpret, and produce engineering drawings and plans.

• Dive into sustainability topics such as biofuels, electric cars, and recycled materials.

• Discover project planning strategies used in real-world engineering teams.

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📊 Capstone Industry Project

Led by Class of Your Own, UK’s renowned social enterprise, this externally assessed project uses the Design Engineer and Construct! (DEC) framework. You’ll:

• Take on the role of an engineer working on a real-life infrastructure challenge.

• Apply design thinking and sustainability principles.

• Collaborate in teams to create a solution and present your findings.

• Earn a DEC award, endorsed by Training Qualifications UK and industry professionals.

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🏛️ Industry Workshops

You’ll gain exclusive access to hands-on workshops at leading institutions:

• RI Crash Testing & L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre: Run real crash test simulations and design your own creative experiments.

• Silverstone Museum: Learn the history of motorsport, explore racing technology, and get hands-on with authentic F1 engineering equipment.

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🎒 Life Beyond the Classroom

• 2 full-day and 1 half-day excursions per week, including:

• Buckingham Palace & Politics Walking Tour

• Cambridge Punting and Walking Tour

• Christ Church College, Oxford

• Oxford city walking tour

• Evening socials: Pamper Club, Mini Olympics, Game Show Night & more!

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🛏️ Accommodation & Safety

Students stay at d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form Campus in Oxford, featuring:

• Ensuite rooms separated by gender

• 24/7 on-site security and staff support

• MyConcern reporting app and medical-trained staff

• High-quality classrooms, social lounges, and shared spaces

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✈️ Travel & Transfers

Complimentary airport transfers are provided for arrivals/departures between 9:00 and 19:00 on transfer days. Support is also available for unaccompanied minors, including staff chaperoning from Heathrow Airport.

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🧑‍🏫 Meet Your Tutors

• Daniel McDonagh – Award-winning educator with experience in the DEC framework and over a decade in UK education.

• Nirmani Rathmayake – Cambridge PhD candidate in medical engineering, with international research placements at Stanford and HKU.

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🔎 Course Details

• 📍 Location: d'Overbroeck’s, Oxford

• 🕐 Duration: 2 weeks

• 🧒 Ages: 13–17

• 🏷️ Price: £2,595/week

• 📝 Certificates: DEC Award, Capstone Certificate, Bucksmore Certificate

• 💬 English Level Required: Intermediate (B1)

• 👨‍🏫 Class Size: Max 12 students

• ⏰ Hours/Week: 25