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Banking & Investment Work Experience for Year 12 Students

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In-person, On-campus London•£££
54d•Y12•Ages 15–18
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Ready to jump into real banking? Join Study Mind’s hands-on London work experience: run trading simulations, manage portfolios, analyse risk and visit firms like EY and Lloyd’s. Build skills, boost your uni/career prospects and network with industry in small, interactive groups.

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This is a practical, hands-on investment banking and banking work experience programme for Year 12 students delivered in central London. Participants learn about trading, asset and portfolio management, risk management, financial markets, private equity and gain exposure to industry through visits (examples listed include EY and Lloyd’s of London).

Groups are small (10-12 students) to support interactive workshops, case studies and trading simulations.

Students can choose 1-, 2- or 3-week packages and may opt for a residential option at Ramsay Hall (UCL) where available. The programme includes preparation materials, mentoring from industry professionals, networking opportunities and a certificate to support university applications.

A widening participation bursary scheme is available (full and partial bursaries) with specific application requirements and deadlines.

Qualification Outcome

Certificate of Completion (suitable for university applications)

EconomicsBusiness StudiesMathematicsFinance, Accounting & Economics
Applications OpenCOMING SOON

06 Apr 2026

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Duration: 1-3 weeks

Location

In-person, On-campus
London, United Kingdom
Various venues in Central London; Ramsay Hall, University College London (residential option)
  • Open to students aged 15-18
  • Designed for Year 12 students (UK sixth form)
  • No prior finance experience required
  • International students must have a good level of English
  • Bursary applicants must provide proof of Universal Credit, Free School Meals or Pupil Premium, complete an essay task and supply a teacher reference (head of sixth form or relevant subject teacher)
Participation Fee

£1,799

Prices (2026): 1 week (Rising Talent) 99.00; 2 weeks (Career Explorer) 2999.00; 3 weeks (Future Leader) 3999.00. Fees cover the programme activities, workshops and industry visits. A residential option (Ramsay Hall, UCL) is offered for students who opt in; note bursary recipients should check whether accommodation costs are covered. Bursaries available (full, 75%, 50%) via separate application.

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