The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies is an exciting and rewarding double degree for those interested in a wide range of contemporary social issues shaping our world including globalisation, public health; social justice; human rights; gender, race and age inequality; poverty; environmental sustainability, migration and international relations.
This course offers students with a unique opportunity to study abroad (ACU has over 60 partner institutions around the world), or gain valuable international workplace experience with one of our internship partners.
Students have the opportunity to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside their degree to further enhance their employment opportunities.
CRICOS Code: 074606B
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Year 1 - Semester 1, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, Arts Elective, HIST115
Global history: six degrees of separation
Year 1 - Semester 2, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, POLS104
Introduction to international relations, UNCC100
Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society
Year 2 - Semester 1, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, Global studies list A, Global studies elective 1
Year 2 - Semester 2, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, Global studies list B, Global studies elective 2
Year 3 - Semester 1, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, HUMA331
Big Ideas: social enterprise and innovation project
(Pre: UNCC100)
OR
HUMA330
Community engagement placement
(Pre: UNCC100), UNCC300
Justice and change in a global world
(Pre: UNCC100)
Year 3 - Semester 2, Study abroad
(GLST301-GLST304)
or
GLST300
Global studies international internship*
(Pre: 120 credit points of study), , ,
Year 4 - Semester 1, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, Global studies list C, GLST305
Global studies research project
(Pre: At least 20 credit points of specified Global studies units).
Year 4 - Semester 2, Major 1, Major 1, Major 2 or minor, Major 2 or minor
If you don’t currently meet the direct entry requirements for admission to your chosen program, don’t worry. Our range of pathway programs can help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or other relevant postgraduate study
Career opportunities include:
public sector, both local and international
government service, including diplomatic service, both local and international
the United Nations system and other international organisations
social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach
international relations
journalism, including travel journalism
travel and tourism
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
