Bachelor of Global Studies

The Bachelor of Global Studies is designed to help you make a difference by applying your knowledge to the big issues of our increasingly globalised world. You will be exposed to new ways of thinking about the world. You will gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues and challenge your assumptions about how the world works. As you gain competency in another language you'll deepen your understanding of other cultures and perspectives. You will develop skills for future careers that demand leadership, teamwork, public speaking, critical thinking, research and intercultural communication. The Bachelor of Global Studies, including conjoint programmes, is not available to new students wanting to start this programme and study online outside New Zealand. Admissions will re-open to new international students when New Zealand border regulations permit travel to New Zealand and in-person study on campus. Students who have already started the Bachelor of Global Studies may continue in the programme while located outside New Zealand, but there may be a limited number of courses available online.

The Bachelor of Global Studies is a cross-faculty degree that draws on the combined expertise of the faculties of Arts, Business, Creative Arts and Industries, Engineering, Law and Science.

You will choose from one of four majors when you start the programme:

• Global Environment and Sustainable Development
• Global Politics and Human Rights
• International Relations and Business
• Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice

You will supplement your major with core courses in Global Studies, courses in a language, area studies in a region related to your chosen language, elective courses, and General Education.

You will have many opportunities to develop skills and experience through internships, workshops and research projects. We encourage you to spend time overseas during your study.

The broad structure of the programme is:

• Three core courses: GLOBAL 100, GLOBAL 200, GLOBAL 300 (45 points)
• Ten courses in your chosen major (150 points)
• Four courses in a language (60 points)
• Three courses in area studies (45 points)
• Two General Education courses (30 points)
• Two elective courses (30 points)