Study Mind Architecture Work Experience for Year 12
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Fancy shaping spaces and your future? Join Study Mind's immersive architecture work experience in central London—explore design thinking, build digital and physical models, visit firms and present to professionals to boost skills and uni or career prospects.
Study MindArchitecture Work Experience is an immersive, professional-led programme for aspiring architects. The course combines interactive workshops, studio sessions and industry visits in central London to help students develop design thinking, digital and physical model-making skills, and presentation techniques.
Activities include concept development, hands-on prototyping, software introduction, site visits to architecture firms, and a final presentation to a panel of design professionals. The programme is aimed at students aged 15-18 with a Year 12 focus and is available in 1-, 2- and 3-week packages.
Small group sizes (typically 10-12 students) ensure personalised feedback. Residential options are available for students who choose accommodation; all participants receive pre-programme materials and a certificate of completion to support UCAS and university applications.
Study Mind operates a widening participation bursary scheme offering full, 75% and 50% bursaries (applications require evidence such as Universal Credit/Free School Meals/Pupil Premium, an essay task and a teacher reference). Bursary applicants will be notified in mid-June 2026.
Booking for paid places is via the Study Mind website; bursary applications use the provided Google Form and enquiries can be sent to camps@studymind. co. uk.
Certificate of completion
06 Apr 2026
31 Jul 2026
Location
- Open to students aged 15-18 (Year 12 focus); no prior experience required
- Good level of English required for international students
- Bursary applicants must provide proof of receipt of Universal Credit, Free School Meals or Pupil Premium
- Bursary applicants must complete an essay task and provide a teacher reference (head of sixth form or relevant subject teacher)
£1,799
Options: 1 week £1,799 (Rising Talent); 2 weeks £2,999 (Career Explorer); 3 weeks £3,999 (Future Leader). Study Mind runs a widening participation bursary scheme (full, 75% and 50% bursaries); bursary applications open 06 April 2026 (via Google Form) and are first-come, first-served. Decisions for bursary applicants communicated from mid-June 2026. Note: fees shown are for non-bursary places.
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