In today's business world, graduates are expected to interact in a multicultural workplace, think outside of disciplinary boundaries, and contextualize broader global issues. In response to these demands, City University London and Utrecht University, Netherlands, have designed a Global Citizenship Summer School for students from all disciplinary backgrounds. The School will welcome its first cohort in July 2010.

With the first half of the programme in London and the second half in Utrecht, the new Summer School will provide an opportunity for students to explore global issues and reflect upon how culture and national identity influence how people perceive the topics. Students will also work collaboratively on group projects to identify ways to promote more socially just and environmentally sustainable practices.

A number of high-profile academics will teach in the programme. They include Professor George Brock, Head of Journalism at City University London and former International Editor of The Times, Dr Rosemary Hollis, Director of the University's groundbreaking Olive Tree programme, and Professor Christina Slade, Dean of the Schools of Social Sciences and Arts at City University London.

Jodi Anderson, Director of the Global Citizenship Summer School says, "The programme responds to the fact that students are members of an increasingly interconnected global community. As a university, we need to provide engaging learning opportunities to help them build up their skills to successfully navigate globalised social, political, environmental, and professional spheres. A central goal of the summer school is to bring together students from around the world for this purpose."

In addition to lectures, group work, and debates, students will be given the chance to visit museums such as the Tate Museum of Modern Art in London and the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam to support their studies.

A limited number of scholarships are available to City and Utrecht students; for priority consideration, students should apply as soon as possible. The closing date is 24 May.

Residence period at City University London is from 03 - 16 July and at Utrecht University from 17 - 30 July. Students will also engage in a week of independent study from 02 - 06 August 2010, during which time they will complete their final assignments for Utrecht University.

Fees for the Global Citizenship Summer School are set at £3,200, (€3,700 or $5,200 - dependent on the exchange rate). Course fee includes course materials, housing, induction at each campus, most excursions, three group dinners, and transfer from London Heathrow to City University London on 03 July.

Students who successfully complete the Global Citizenship Summer School will gain 12.5 ECTS credits. Students should check with their home university before signing up for this course to ascertain whether they will recognize the credits.

The language of instruction is English.