New courses to stretch students beyond their subject boundaries

New package of courses offers first year undergraduates the opportunity to broaden their skills and experience beyond their degree discipline

From Japanese studies to science, faith, and climate change, a new package of courses at Imperial will offer first year undergraduates the opportunity to broaden their skills and experience beyond their degree discipline.

Imperial Horizons, which is open for registration to new undergraduates throughout Welcome Week, will offer a selection of courses in four main areas: business, global challenges, languages and global citizenship, and science, culture and society.  Its aim is to broaden students’ education, inspire creativity and enhance their professional prospects.

Dr Eryl Price-Davies, who heads the new programme, said: “A really diverse and exciting collection of courses has been assembled for our students. Not only that, but the structure of the courses means students will have the chance to work alongside staff and undergraduates from a range of research areas. “

He added: “Beyond their life at Imperial, the broader experience students’ gain through courses like these can really make them stand out and give them an edge in their future professional lives.”

Imperial College Union’s Deputy President (Education) Doug Hunt said: “Imperial Horizons offers an amazing opportunity for undergraduates to receive a world class education in a field they are interested in, while it helps broaden their multidisciplinary knowledge and skills.”

The courses have been structured with Imperial Graduate Attributes in mind. These are a series of core competencies which Imperial aims to support and develop throughout its degree programmes.  In 2013-2014 Imperial Horizons will be available to all first and second years, and in 2014-2015 to all first, second and third years.

The registration deadline for courses is 14:00 on Monday 8 October 2012. Full details can be found on the Imperial Horizons website.