Apply for the LSE-UCT Summer School
The LSE-UCT Summer School is accepting applications, for the programme which will take place from 24 June - 5 July 2019. The LSE-UCT Summer School is an exciting and intensive two week summer school for students and professionals offered and taught in partnership between the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the University of Cape Town (UCT), offering a variety of courses on important issues relevant to Africa today.
The LSE-UCT Summer School is also as diverse as it is interesting, providing participants from around the world the opportunity to deepen knowledge in specific area, explore a completely new subject or to take a course as continuing professional development.
World Class
LSE is ranked second globally for social sciences and UCT is ranked first overall in Africa, so our attendees have access to exceptional professors from two of the world’s leading universities. Participants also love the diversity of attendees, which includes students and professionals from banking, the charity sector, education, finance, government, law and media to name a few, providing exceptional networking opportunities for students and professionals alike.
Courses
Choose from innovative courses (below) in subjects including economics, international development, international relations, geography, management and social entrepreneurship. The courses offer a truly exceptional learning experience, with 48 contact hours over two weeks, using a combination of lectures, seminars, trips and extracurricular activities.
Africa, Development, Geography and International Relations
- LCS-AF101 Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st Century: A Continent in Transition *New for 2019
- LCS-DV202 Poverty and Development
- LCS-GY202 Urban Development and Planning in Africa
- LCS-IR201 Africa and Global Transformation: The Rise of Emerging Powers and a New International Order
Economics
- LCS-EC201 Economic Challenges for African Development
- LCS-EC203 Creating High Impact Businesses in Challenging Environments *New for 2019
- LCS-EC304 Foundations of Behavioural and Experimental Economics for Developing Countries *New for 2019
Delivered at the University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town provides a fascinating context in which to learn more about the politics, economics and geography of Africa, and to understand why Africa’s role internationally, and issues within the continent itself, are so important to the world in the 21st century. We integrate the city into our courses where possible, with trips to relevant places of interest. The stunning UCT campus, at the foot of Table Mountain, also offers an inspirational location for study and lively debate. Participants also have an opportunity to take an animal or shark-diving safari the weekend following the end of the course.
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LSE-UCT Summer School is currently offering an 'Early Bird' discount for all applications received by 31 March 2019. They have special rates for applicants from the SADC region so we encourage you to APPLY NOW! If you have any questions or would like to find out why 99% of attendees recommend the programme to fellow students or employers, please contact LSE-UCT Summer School.
LSE-UCT Summer School | Cape Town Office University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa E-mail: lse-uctsummerschool@uct.ac.za Telephone: +27 (0)21 650 543