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Introduction to Global Perspectives

Bournemouth University is responding to the challenge of preparing graduates for life in a global society and work in a global economy.

It aims at embedding global perspectives within the curriculum with an objective of developing learners as 'global citizens'.

The graduate who is a 'global citizen': 

  • will be familiar with global issues and processes (particularly the interconnectedness between the local and the global)
  • will appreciate the need for sustainable development
  • will be effective at working across cultures and in contexts of diversity.  

An important aspect of developing a global perspective is to heighten the learners' awareness of world issues and empower them to bring about change towards a more just and sustainable society.

BU graduates have world-wide career opportunities at their feet, but to be successful in that global environment they will need to possess skills, knowledge and self-awareness to adapt to the dynamic, international business environment, including a wide range of cultural circumstances.

In order to encourage the development of opportunities for students to explore global dimensions in their studies, a Global Perspectives Group was established. A Global Vision for Bournemouth University was agreed in 1999.

All programmes are now encouraged to adopt the principles outlined in this document within the curriculum.

View: A Global Vision for Bournemouth University (1999) (PDF 76kb)

In 2005/6 a new holistic strategy 'A Global Perspective at Bournemouth University: Education for Global Citizens and Sustainable Development' was endorsed:

View: A Global Perspective at Bournemouth University (2005) (PDF 757kb)

Implementation of actions is underway.

The strategy addresses:

  • Corporate responsibility and behaviour- the University as a global citizen
  • Curricula and pedagogy – embedding global perspectives
  • Extra-curricula activities to support citizenship and international awareness
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