Computer Science Trips in the UK
Our Computer Science school trips enable students to explore some of the most innovative and exciting technology companies in the world. From coding and APP development workshops to meeting a successful technology start-up, students will learn how the important skills they are studying can translate into exciting and rewarding futures.
Computer science school trips can help students to understand how far their skills can take them, and can inspire students to pursue the subject further. This fascinating subject deals with how our future will look and our activities will provoke discussions into the impact of technology on our future and how far AI should go. A variety of destinations and activities are available for your computer science school trip in the UK, all of which can be tailored to your students’ curriculum.
Our Services
✓ Local tour guide in each city
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, airport pick-up & drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Recommended activities
University Visit
Get a closer look at what studying a subject like computer science or engineering looks like. Led by current Imperial students, take a tour of the campus and listen to a presentation introducing Imperial College, student life and the courses on offer at the university.
Tech Start-up Visit
Visit a start-up who will tell you about why technology is crucial for their company. They’ll tell you about starting up their business and how engineering and tech skills are vital to thrive in the start-up environment. Have some questions prepped for the Q&A segment too! Example start-up firms include Code Kingdom, an educational coding-gaming platform, digital products start-up, 3vil Genius, and insurtech start-up, Marshmallow.
Science Museum
Visit exhibitions that celebrate more than 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies.
Website/ App Workshop
Visit a digital agency for an app development/ website workshop. Gain an insight into what it's like to work at these types of companies and the challenges they face in the Digital era.
The National Museum of Computing
Learn about the development of the computer after the war and take a tour of the world’s oldest working computer.
Robotics Workshop
This workshop involves students building Lego vehicles and programming software to control the robot features. Students will be challenged to further develop the programs themselves.
Apple Coding Workshop
Take part in a workshop to learn how to code creatively. Workshops range from coding basics to programming robots and using apps to practice creative problem-solving.
An Example itinerary
Day 1
- Visit Apple and take part in a Coding workshop
- Tour Imperial College London with a current student and get a closer look at what studying a subject like computer science or engineering looks like.
- Optional Activity: River Thames Boat Cruise
Day 2
- Listen up as a start-up tells you about why technology is crucial for their company. Then take part in a Q&A session.
- Workshop: Debate the impact of AI on the future and how far it should go
Logistics
✓ Hostel, 3* and 4* hotel options
✓ Coach and public transport options
✓ All accommodation and transport used is fully audited
Educational Value
✓ Expert tour guides provided
✓ Pre-trip support
✓ Educational materials available