Homerton College, University of Cambridge

Data Science & AI, Cambridge Careers Masterclass

18 - 31 Jul, 2027
Age: 16+
B2
5950
Real Cambridge Experience
Live and study at a Cambridge College in a true academic setting and receive an official certificate of completion from Homerton College, University of Cambridge.
Explore Data Science & AI
Discover how data analysis, machine learning and intelligent technologies are transforming industries, advancing scientific research and creating new possibilities for innovation.
Build a Stronger Profile
Earn 8 UCAS tariff points to support university applications. Develop key academic skills including research, critical thinking, analysis, and academic writing

Data Science & AI, Careers Masterclass

WHY THIS PROGRAMME MATTERS
Cambridge-Style Technology Education

Cambridge-Style Technology Education

Explore data science, computer science and AI through academic discussions and interactive learning that encourage computational thinking, creativity and independent problem-solving.
Discover AI & Machine Learning

Discover AI & Machine Learning

Explore how intelligent systems work, how machine learning identifies patterns and how AI technologies are being applied across different fields.
Data-Driven Thinking & Problem-Solving

Data-Driven Thinking & Problem-Solving

Discover how data is analysed to uncover patterns, support research and inform decisions, developing analytical reasoning and computational thinking skills.
Emerging Technologies & Scientific Innovation

Emerging Technologies & Scientific Innovation

Explore how advances in AI and data-driven technologies contribute to scientific discoveries, biomedical research and technological developments shaping our future.
Learn from Cambridge Academics & Industry Experts

Learn from Cambridge Academics & Industry Experts

Gain insights from qualified academics, researchers and industry professionals, connecting emerging technologies and scientific research with real-world applications.
Cultural Immersion

Cultural Immersion

Experience the cultural richness of Cambridge through historic college life, iconic landmarks, punting on the River Cam, and a full-day excursion to "The Other Place"
Certified Achievement

Certified Achievement

Certificates upon successful programme completion

Programme Sample Schedule

CAMBRIDGE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
Day #
Monday

07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast in College

09:00 - 12:15

Group Photograph
Welcome and Icebreakers Class

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch in College

14:00 - 16:45

Campus Tour of Cambridge, including history of Cambridge and notable sights

18:00 - 19:00

Dinner in College

19.00-20.00

Pathway Class: Law

Day #
Monday

07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast in College

09:340 - 12:15

Research Skills for Academic Study

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch in College

14:00 - 16:45

Global leadership Group Projects

18:00 - 19:00

Dinner in College

19.00-20.00

Pathway Class

Day #
Monday

07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast in College

09:30 - 12:15

Excursion to punting and King’s College Chapel

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch in College

14:00 - 16:45

Global Leadership: Debate Workshop

18:00 - 19:00

Dinner in College

19.00-20.00

Pathway Class

Day #
Monday

07.30-08.30

Breakfast in College

9.00-11.00

Depart for London

11.00-12.00

Guided Bus Tour through Central London to Westminster

12.30-14.00

Walking Tour: Westminster to Piccadilly

14.00-16.00

Free time shopping (Packed lunch provided)

17.30-19.30

Travel back to Cambridge

19.30-20.30

Dinner in College

Day #
Monday

07.30-08.30

Breakfast in College

09.30-12.15

Final Group Project Presentations

12.15-14.00

Certificate Ceremony & Traditional Afternoon Tea

14.00-16.45

Free time and shopping
in Cambridge

19.00-21.00

Final Formal Dinner in College

Prof. Pietro Liò

AI & Computational Biology Pioneer
Cambridge Professor using AI for precision medicine, Graph Neural Networks, and medical digital twins. Fellow at Clare Hall.
Learn more

Professor Pietro Liò is a Full Professor at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Computational Biology and a member of the Artificial Intelligence group. He holds an MA from Cambridge, a PhD in Complex Systems and Non-Linear Dynamics from the University of Firenze, and a PhD in Theoretical Genetics from the University of Pavia.

His research focuses on using AI and machine learning to develop models that integrate multi-scale biological and clinical data to address personalised and precision medicine. He is particularly interested in Graph Neural Networks, AI-based medical digital twins, and decision support systems.

He is a Fellow at Clare Hall College, a member of the Cambridge Centre for AI in Medicine, ELLIS, and the Academia Europaea. He also teaches Geometric Deep Learning and serves on several key committees, including the MPhil in Computational Biology programme.

Dr Tom Crawford

Mathematician | University of Cambridge & University of Oxford
Dr Tom Crawford is an award-winning mathematician, educator and science communicator holding academic positions at both Oxford and Cambridge. He is also the creator of Tom Rocks Maths, a popular educational platform making mathematics engaging and accessible to audiences worldwide.
Learn more

Dr Tom Crawford is a mathematician, educator and award-winning science communicator, holding academic positions at both the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.

At Cambridge, he is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Robinson College. At Oxford, he is a Fellow by Special Election at St Edmund Hall and Public Engagement Lead at the Department for Continuing Education.

He is also the creator of Tom Rocks Maths, an award-winning educational platform dedicated to making mathematics engaging and accessible to wider audiences. His work has attracted over 25 million YouTube views, and he was recognised as YouTube's Creator on the Rise in 2020.

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang

Computational Neuroscience
PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge
Learn more

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie in efficiently processing and interpreting multivariate biological data. More specifically, his current research in computational neuroscience focuses on understanding how spatial representations of the external world in the brain degrade in dementia and how these changes contribute to difficulties in spatial navigation. Beyond his primary research, Cheng-Yu is dedicated to scientific outreach and education. With a background in physics and biology, he frequently teaches data science and image analysis to biological researchers at institutes across Japan and Taiwan.

Alexander Zheltov

Education, Artificial Intelligence, Business
CEO, Flylane. Forbes 30 Under 30, with a track record of scaling education to 20,000+ learners across 30 countries.
Learn more

A Forbes 30 Under 30 leader, Alexander has scaled education to more than 20,000 learners across 30 countries, raising over $20M to advance Flylane’s mission of transforming AI-enhanced learning.

‍

Matthew Ashman

Machine Learning
Matthew Ashman is a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Group at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie within probabilistic machine learning, and are are motivated by the need to improve decision making and prediction in the presence of uncertainty.
Learn more

Matthew Ashman is a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Group at the University of Cambridge, where he is supported by the George and Lilian Schiff Foundation. His research interests lie within probabilistic machine learning, and are are motivated by the need to improve decision making and prediction in the presence of uncertainty. He has spent time working at Microsoft Research and the Australian National University. Prior to his PhD, Matthew received a MPhil in Machine Learning 
and Machine Intelligence and a MEng 
in Computer Engineering, both from the University of Cambridge.

Prof. Pietro Liò

AI & Computational Biology Pioneer
Cambridge Professor using AI for precision medicine, Graph Neural Networks, and medical digital twins. Fellow at Clare Hall.
Learn more

Professor Pietro Liò is a Full Professor at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Computational Biology and a member of the Artificial Intelligence group. He holds an MA from Cambridge, a PhD in Complex Systems and Non-Linear Dynamics from the University of Firenze, and a PhD in Theoretical Genetics from the University of Pavia.

His research focuses on using AI and machine learning to develop models that integrate multi-scale biological and clinical data to address personalised and precision medicine. He is particularly interested in Graph Neural Networks, AI-based medical digital twins, and decision support systems.

He is a Fellow at Clare Hall College, a member of the Cambridge Centre for AI in Medicine, ELLIS, and the Academia Europaea. He also teaches Geometric Deep Learning and serves on several key committees, including the MPhil in Computational Biology programme.

Dr Tom Crawford

Mathematician | University of Cambridge & University of Oxford
Dr Tom Crawford is an award-winning mathematician, educator and science communicator holding academic positions at both Oxford and Cambridge. He is also the creator of Tom Rocks Maths, a popular educational platform making mathematics engaging and accessible to audiences worldwide.
Learn more

Dr Tom Crawford is a mathematician, educator and award-winning science communicator, holding academic positions at both the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.

At Cambridge, he is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Robinson College. At Oxford, he is a Fellow by Special Election at St Edmund Hall and Public Engagement Lead at the Department for Continuing Education.

He is also the creator of Tom Rocks Maths, an award-winning educational platform dedicated to making mathematics engaging and accessible to wider audiences. His work has attracted over 25 million YouTube views, and he was recognised as YouTube's Creator on the Rise in 2020.

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang

Computational Neuroscience
PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge
Learn more

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie in efficiently processing and interpreting multivariate biological data. More specifically, his current research in computational neuroscience focuses on understanding how spatial representations of the external world in the brain degrade in dementia and how these changes contribute to difficulties in spatial navigation. Beyond his primary research, Cheng-Yu is dedicated to scientific outreach and education. With a background in physics and biology, he frequently teaches data science and image analysis to biological researchers at institutes across Japan and Taiwan.

Alexander Zheltov

Education, Artificial Intelligence, Business
CEO, Flylane. Forbes 30 Under 30, with a track record of scaling education to 20,000+ learners across 30 countries.
Learn more

A Forbes 30 Under 30 leader, Alexander has scaled education to more than 20,000 learners across 30 countries, raising over $20M to advance Flylane’s mission of transforming AI-enhanced learning.

‍

Matthew Ashman

Machine Learning
Matthew Ashman is a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Group at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie within probabilistic machine learning, and are are motivated by the need to improve decision making and prediction in the presence of uncertainty.
Learn more

Matthew Ashman is a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Group at the University of Cambridge, where he is supported by the George and Lilian Schiff Foundation. His research interests lie within probabilistic machine learning, and are are motivated by the need to improve decision making and prediction in the presence of uncertainty. He has spent time working at Microsoft Research and the Australian National University. Prior to his PhD, Matthew received a MPhil in Machine Learning 
and Machine Intelligence and a MEng 
in Computer Engineering, both from the University of Cambridge.

Prof. Pietro Liò

AI & Computational Biology Pioneer
Cambridge Professor using AI for precision medicine, Graph Neural Networks, and medical digital twins. Fellow at Clare Hall.
Learn More
Prof. Pietro Liò

Professor Pietro Liò is a Full Professor at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Computational Biology and a member of the Artificial Intelligence group. He holds an MA from Cambridge, a PhD in Complex Systems and Non-Linear Dynamics from the University of Firenze, and a PhD in Theoretical Genetics from the University of Pavia.

His research focuses on using AI and machine learning to develop models that integrate multi-scale biological and clinical data to address personalised and precision medicine. He is particularly interested in Graph Neural Networks, AI-based medical digital twins, and decision support systems.

He is a Fellow at Clare Hall College, a member of the Cambridge Centre for AI in Medicine, ELLIS, and the Academia Europaea. He also teaches Geometric Deep Learning and serves on several key committees, including the MPhil in Computational Biology programme.

Dr Tom Crawford

Mathematician | University of Cambridge & University of Oxford
Dr Tom Crawford is an award-winning mathematician, educator and science communicator holding academic positions at both Oxford and Cambridge. He is also the creator of Tom Rocks Maths, a popular educational platform making mathematics engaging and accessible to audiences worldwide.
Learn More
Dr Tom Crawford

Dr Tom Crawford is a mathematician, educator and award-winning science communicator, holding academic positions at both the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.

At Cambridge, he is a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Robinson College. At Oxford, he is a Fellow by Special Election at St Edmund Hall and Public Engagement Lead at the Department for Continuing Education.

He is also the creator of Tom Rocks Maths, an award-winning educational platform dedicated to making mathematics engaging and accessible to wider audiences. His work has attracted over 25 million YouTube views, and he was recognised as YouTube's Creator on the Rise in 2020.

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang

Computational Neuroscience
PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge
Learn More
Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie in efficiently processing and interpreting multivariate biological data. More specifically, his current research in computational neuroscience focuses on understanding how spatial representations of the external world in the brain degrade in dementia and how these changes contribute to difficulties in spatial navigation. Beyond his primary research, Cheng-Yu is dedicated to scientific outreach and education. With a background in physics and biology, he frequently teaches data science and image analysis to biological researchers at institutes across Japan and Taiwan.

Alexander Zheltov

Education, Artificial Intelligence, Business
CEO, Flylane. Forbes 30 Under 30, with a track record of scaling education to 20,000+ learners across 30 countries.
Learn More
Alexander Zheltov

A Forbes 30 Under 30 leader, Alexander has scaled education to more than 20,000 learners across 30 countries, raising over $20M to advance Flylane’s mission of transforming AI-enhanced learning.

‍

Matthew Ashman

Machine Learning
Matthew Ashman is a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Group at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie within probabilistic machine learning, and are are motivated by the need to improve decision making and prediction in the presence of uncertainty.
Learn More
Matthew Ashman

Matthew Ashman is a PhD candidate in the Machine Learning Group at the University of Cambridge, where he is supported by the George and Lilian Schiff Foundation. His research interests lie within probabilistic machine learning, and are are motivated by the need to improve decision making and prediction in the presence of uncertainty. He has spent time working at Microsoft Research and the Australian National University. Prior to his PhD, Matthew received a MPhil in Machine Learning 
and Machine Intelligence and a MEng 
in Computer Engineering, both from the University of Cambridge.

The Data Science & AI pathway introduces students to data analysis, computer science, computational thinking and machine learning, exploring how intelligent technologies are transforming industries, research and society.

Through Cambridge-style academic sessions, interdisciplinary workshops and collaborative activities, students develop analytical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.

The programme combines three areas of learning: Global Leadership, Research Skills for Academic Study and the Data Science & AI Academic Pathway, helping students explore their interests and prepare for future university studies.

Global Leadership & Research Skills

Develop leadership, communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills through interdisciplinary learning, exploring connections between artificial intelligence, scientific innovation and their applications across different fields.

Build essential academic research, analysis and presentation skills while working towards the NOCN Level 3 Award in Research Skills for Academic Study, worth 8 UCAS Tariff points.

Data Science & AI Academic Pathway

Explore data science, computer science and artificial intelligence through Cambridge-style academic sessions, discussions and interactive learning.

Discover how data-driven approaches and intelligent technologies contribute to research, innovation and real-world problem-solving, drawing connections with STEM, Engineering and Biomedical Science.

Inspiring Confidence for Future Success

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNITION

Certificates and Academic Development Participants have the opportunity to gain both a Certificate of Completion from Homerton College and the Level 3 Award in Research Skills for Academic Study, awarded by NOCN, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation.

Stand Out in Applications These qualifications help students strengthen university, internship, and future career applications by demonstrating academic ambition, independent learning, and commitment to personal development. The NOCN qualification also carries 8 UCAS tariff points.

Confidence and Credibility Develop confidence in academic research, computational thinking and presenting well-supported ideas while gaining formal recognition of your learning and achievements throughout the programme.

Future-Ready Achievement Leave Cambridge with more than an understanding of data science and artificial intelligence. Gain transferable academic skills, recognised achievements and greater confidence in taking your next steps towards university and future academic and career opportunities.

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Reviews

Hear From Those Who’ve Transformed Their Futures
I’m in the process of applying to university next year, and I know it’s one of the toughest decisions of anyone’s life. One of my favourite parts of the programme was the entrepreneurship class. As a very competitive person, I truly valued the environment that pushed me to grow and develop that part of myself. It really fuelled my ambition and helped me see things in a whole new way. This experience gave me the confidence and skills that I will highlight in my university application, making me feel more prepared and excited for the next step.
Clara

Clara

a 2023 Careers Masterclass student
One of the best parts of my experience was making lasting international friendships while playing football with peers from Romania, Spain, and beyond. The excitement of those matches, yelling, shooting, and dribbling — was unforgettable and has stayed with me ever since. It wasn’t just about the academics; the chance to engage in dynamic activities like this made the entire journey feel extraordinary.
Carlos

Carlos

a 2024 Careers Masterclass student
As parents, we wanted our kid to have an experience that would truly make a difference. This programme gave him the confidence, independence, and skills to thrive. He built lasting friendships, grew personally, and is now more prepared than ever for university and beyond. Watching him transform has been incredible,
and we couldn’t be more proud!
Sofia & Pablo

Sofia & Pablo

parents of a 2023 Careers Masterclass student

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