London Session 1
29 June-11 July 2026
Two-week programme.
Economics & Finance in London
Explore economics and finance through interactive lessons, trading exercises, industry visits and real-world group projects.

Explore economics and finance through interactive lessons, trading exercises, industry visits and real-world group projects.

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Current status
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Eligibility
Students aged 16-18
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-18
Location / Region
Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
Cost
£6,495; £4,495
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Accommodation: Imperial College London campus
Meals: Included for residential students
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of completion
Teaching: 40 hours
Oxford Royale’s course introduces the economic forces behind markets, trade, investment and business finance through interactive teaching and practical exercises.
Students move beyond theory through trading simulations, industry exposure, written work and group consulting projects presented as strategic recommendations.
It suits students exploring economics, finance, consulting or policy who want a structured academic experience alongside campus and London activities.
Economics & Finance in London is an Oxford Royale summer-school course focused on how economies, markets and financial decisions work. Its curriculum moves from supply and demand, growth and inflation to investment, corporate finance and international trade.
Students learn through seminars, debates, simulations, workshops, masterclasses and collaborative projects. Practical tasks include advising a technology start-up on funding and acting as consultants on a multinational company’s financial performance and expansion strategy.
The course connects core economic theory with trading exercises and realistic financial decisions.
Students complete substantial group challenges rather than relying only on classroom lectures.
The published programme includes 40 hours of teaching alongside workshops, masterclasses and projects.
An industry visit to a Canary Wharf fintech company adds direct exposure to global finance.
The Imperial College London setting combines academic study with a broad programme of city activities.
Students who want to test economics or finance through practical analysis, discussion, projects and a structured campus experience.
You want a low-cost course, a purely lecture-based introduction or a specialist programme focused narrowly on one area of finance.
The course can be worthwhile for students who want a concentrated test of economics and finance before making university subject choices. Its strongest feature is the blend of core theory, applied projects, presentations and industry exposure.
The limitation is value for money: the fee is substantial, and attendance does not replace sustained independent reading or strong academic performance. It is most defensible when the student will engage fully with the assignments, reflect on the experience and use it to guide their next academic steps.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
£6,495; £4,495; includes 40 hours of teaching, Industry-expert teaching, Workshops, masterclasses and projects, Teaching materials and mentoring, Residential accommodation and meals, Free WiFi and secure campus access, Daily social activities, tours and trips, Guest lectures, graduation ceremony and party.
Accommodation
Imperial College London campus
Meals
Included for residential students
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programmesEffort level
Moderate to high academic intensity.
Best started
Begin planning two to three months before the preferred session to arrange payment, insurance, travel and required student information.
Main challenge
Moving quickly from new economic concepts to defensible group recommendations.
Review introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics vocabulary before arrival.
Follow current economic and financial news and practise identifying causes, effects and competing viewpoints.
Prepare to explain quantitative or strategic reasoning clearly in a group.
Complete travel, insurance, medical and dietary arrangements well before the session begins.
Useful if
You can explain basic economic ideas and contribute confidently to discussion.
Students build economic and financial knowledge in class, then apply it through simulations, assignments, collaborative analysis and presentations.
Learn core concepts including supply and demand, trade, inequality, corporate finance and investment.
Take part in seminars, debates, interactive lessons, workshops and masterclasses.
Practise financial decision-making through trading and business simulations.
Work in teams on funding and multinational-company consulting challenges.
Prepare written work and present project recommendations.
Join industry, cultural, social and graduation activities around London.
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
London Session 1
29 June-11 July 2026
Two-week programme.
London Session 2
12-25 July 2026
Two-week programme.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London Session 1 | 29 June-11 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
London Session 2 | 12-25 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Students must be aged 16-18.
Students must meet stated academic prerequisites.
Students must meet the required English-language level.
A parent or guardian contracts for students under 18.
Comprehensive insurance is required throughout the stay.
Residential programme
£6,495 — Includes accommodation and meals.
Funding or discounts
What's included
40 hours of teaching, Industry-expert teaching, Workshops, masterclasses and projects, Teaching materials and mentoring, Residential accommodation and meals, Free WiFi and secure campus access, Daily social activities, tours and trips, Guest lectures, graduation ceremony and party
Open the official Oxford Royale application form.
Answer the applicant questions and provide the requested student details.
Select the London economics and finance course and preferred session.
Submit the form for Oxford Royale to process the booking.
Pay the stipulated enrolment fee to secure registration.
Provide medical, accommodation, educational and dietary information when requested.
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Economic foundations
Study supply, demand, market structures, growth, inflation and unemployment.
International economics
Examine global trade, exchange rates, trade barriers and economic integration.
Corporate finance
Explore funding, risk management, capital budgeting and corporate restructuring.
Markets and investment
Investigate investment, financial markets, risk, return and stock markets.
Applied strategy
Develop and present evidence-based recommendations for realistic business challenges.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the programme.
Most weekdays include three 60-minute economics or finance lessons.
Students rotate through project preparation, workshops, study support, presentations and debates.
Activities include quizzes, cultural exploration, sport, cinema and organised socials.
The sample timetable includes guided exploration, shopping, park activities and graduation.
Oxford Royale says the course is taught by industry experts using a curriculum developed by academic specialists. Featured faculty include Dr Anisa Butt, an economics lecturer at King’s College London whose research focuses on gender and ethnic income inequality.
Individual teachers may vary by session because staffing and timetables can change.
Some bedrooms are shared, and specific room arrangements are not guaranteed.
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Use the course to test interest in economics, finance, consulting or policy.
Build examples of economic analysis and collaborative decision-making.
Reflect on group projects and presentations in future applications.
Receive a certificate recording the course, dates and campus.
Continue into deeper reading, school research or economics-related study.
A certificate records participation and engagement; it does not replace formal academic qualifications.
The programme is based on the Imperial College London campus in central London. Students combine campus study with guided cultural exploration, industry exposure and activities around areas including Kensington, Westminster, the South Bank and Hyde Park.
Oxford Royale uses Imperial College London facilities but does not operate under the university’s aegis.
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