Programme structure:

 

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. The Bachelor of Global Studies is organised into three components:

 

1. You will complete three core (compulsory) courses, which explore global issues: GLOBAL 100, 200, 300. This includes a research project at Stage III.
2. You will choose one of the four majors:

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

 

3. You will also study a language and a related region of the world (area of studies).

 

Degree Summary:

 

 

Year 1 Summary:

 

Highlights: In Semester One of your first year you will take GLOBAL 100 Intercultural Communication. This will be a chance to meet your fellow Global Studies students and gain an introduction to the concept of Global Studies. In particular, this course will focus on the importance of learning another language and working across different cultures.

 

Year 2 Summary:

 

 

Highlights: In Semester Two of your second year, you will take GLOBAL 200 Global Challenges. By this time, you will have developed your language skills and gained an understanding of your chosen region. The aims of this course are to work in a team in response to a real world challenge and to develop a clear plan for your own research project the following year.

 

Year 3 Summary

 

 

 

Highlights: Semester 1 of your third year is a fantastic time to study overseas if you are able to and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of opportunities which come your way. If you are not able to spend time overseas, plan to undertake an experiential learning opportunity in New Zealand in Semester 1 instead. In Semester 2, you will complete your GLOBAL 300 Research Project, where you will put your reservoir of global knowledge into action under the supervision of academic staff.

 

Variations to this structure are possible but require the approval of the programme director.  If you need help at any time, please contact Global Studies administrator for advice

 

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Planning your Bachelor of Global Studies degree

 

For non-conjoint Bachelor of Global Studies degree use this degree planner

 

Year 1 Outline:

1. Core. You must take the core course GLOBAL 100 (Sem 1)

 

1. Major. In your first year you should take a total of four stage one courses for your major – this includes all courses required for your major plus others chosen from the schedule of stage one courses listed for the major. You will need to check which semester courses are taught in order to plan successfully.

 

• Global Environment and Sustainable Development must include:

15 points: ENVSCI 101 (sem 2) and

30 points from ECON 151 or 152 (sem 1 or 2), GLOBAL 101 (sem 1), HISTORY 103 (sem 1), POLITICS 106 (sem 2)

• Global Politics and Human Rights must include:

15 points: POLITICS 106 (sem 2) plus

15 points: PHIL 102 (sem 1) or 103 (sem 2) and

at least 15 points from ECON 151 or 152 (sem 1 or 2), GLOBAL 101 (sem 1), HISTORY 103 (sem 1)

• International Relations and Business must include:

at least 45 points from ECON 151 or 152 (sem 1 or 2),

GLOBAL 101 (sem 1), HISTORY 103 (sem 1) and

POLITICS 106 (sem 2)

• Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice must include:

at least 30 points from ECON 151 or 152 (sem 1 or 2),

GLOBAL 101 (sem 1), HISTORY 103 (sem 1) and

POLITICS 106 (sem 2)

 

3. Language. You should begin your language study in year one and plan to take two language courses in your first year if possible. For Asian and European languages you must complete the Language Ability Declaration (LAD) and enrol in one of the beginner level courses listed in the first instance. You will be placed in a class appropriate to your level. For Māori and Pacific languages completion of the LAD is not necessary. Do not hesitate to seek advice from the relevant language programme if you need to.

 

 

Enrol to language courses

 

Complete the Language Ability Declaration

 

Contact language advisors]

 

4. General Education

 

Take one General Education course in your first year.  Choose from courses in the following General Education schedules:  Open, Arts, Business and Economics

The rule for GenEd courses is that you can only choose subjects that you have not already studied or do not plan to study during the course of your degree.

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Year 2 Outline:

 

1. Core. GLOBAL 200
2. Major. Choose three courses at stage two from the course listings for your major, paying attention to the prerequisites for your desired stage three courses.
3. Language. Complete two further language courses. You are also strongly encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for study or experiential learning overseas.
4. Area. Complete two courses of area study related to your language from the course listings for your area. Three courses are required to complete this component, one of which must be at stage 3.