Career Exploration
Aged 14–18
Ambitious Scholars
2-15 August
2027
£6,499
OSP Experience Fee
100
Exceptional Global Scholars
Why Explore Your Future Career Early?
Choosing a future career can be challenging when students have limited exposure to real professions. Early career exploration helps students better understand different fields, make informed academic choices, and discover their strengths.
At OSP, Career Exploration bridges the gap between classroom learning and the professional world by giving students valuable real‑world insight.
Explore Real-World Careers Beyond the Classroom
At OSP, the Career Exploration experience is designed as a top‑up to your summer academic course – bringing real‑world exposure, industry insight, and professional context to help you understand what life in different careers really looks like. Through visits, workshops, expert talks, and mentorship, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and direction as you plan your future.
Programme Overview
Career Exploration is an optional add‑on to the OSP academic experience. It offers a day of immersive activities tailored to different professional fields. All designed to align your academic interests with real career trajectories.
Add‑on Fee + £1,000 — Applied on top of the standard programme tuition
Hands‑On Workshops
Hands‑on workshops and simulations
Expert Sessions
Sessions with professionals and mentors
Networking
Networking opportunities
Education Paths
Insight into education paths and future jobs
Industry Visits
Industry visits to leading organisations
Open the doors to your future.
Future Lawyer
Immerse yourself in the world of law and public policy through workshops and visits to landmark institutions like the Royal Courts of Justice, the UK Parliament, the Blavatnik School of Government, and Oxford Town Hall.
Future Doctor
Gain a real taste of medicine through surgical skills workshops, clinical simulations, and visits to the Hunterian and Alexander Fleming Museums, where medical history and innovation come together to inspire the doctors of tomorrow.
Future Entrepreneur
Discover the world of business and innovation through visits to Barclays Investment Bank and Moody’s Corporation, a Brand Evolution Workshop at the Museum of Brands, and exclusive sessions with startup founders.
Future Engineer
Explore the frontiers of design and innovation through visits to the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, the BMW Group MINI Plant, the Royal Society in London, and the Science Museum, where creativity meets technology to shape the engineers of the future.
How Career Exploration at OSP Benefits You?
Participating in Career Exploration at our summer school in Oxford gives you invaluable real‑world exposure to future professions by connecting you directly with industry professionals, engaging in immersive visits to leading organisations, and gaining insights into how your interests can translate into a meaningful career.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with professionals and fellow scholars from around the world who share similar ambitions.
Career Clarity
Understand the education, skills, and experiences required to succeed in different career paths.
Real-World Exposure
Visit leading institutions, research centres, and organisations to see how professionals work in different industries.
Expert Mentorship
Meet engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and policy experts who share insights from their careers.
Experience College Life in the City of Oxford
Premier Oxford Summer school for high school students experience college life in the city of Oxford guided by expert academics, students engage in rigorous, interdisciplinary research and project-based learning that challenges both intellect and character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OSP?
OSP is an immersive Oxford summer school designed for ambitious students aged 14–18. It combines subject-focused learning, leadership development, and cultural experiences to help students expand their academic interests while studying in Oxford.
Who can apply to the OSP?
Our summer school in Oxford is open to motivated students from around the world who want to challenge themselves academically, explore future career interests, and experience studying in an international academic environment.
How do students apply to OSP?
Students can apply through the online application form on the OSP website. During the application process, students select their preferred academic course and can also choose optional experiences such as Career Exploration.
When should students apply for OSP?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and students are encouraged to apply early to secure a place in their preferred programme session. The application deadline is 31st March, though programmes may fill earlier due to limited availability.
How does OSP help with university applications?
What subjects can students study at OSP?
What is Career Exploration at OSP?
What career pathways can students explore?
Students can explore four major career pathways:
- Engineering & Robotics
- Business & Finance
- Law & Politics
- Medicine & Life Sciences
Each pathway introduces students to industries and institutions connected to these fields.
