C10264v1 Bachelor of Global Studies

Overview

This degree focuses on learning about the global political, economic and cultural processes, institutions and theories involved in a particular area of interest. Students are able to draw connections between these global phenomena and concrete local practices in work and life, seeing the different opportunities and constraints that exist for different groups of people. The course requires students to be able to engage in complex problem solving regarding global phenomena from several different perspectives. Students who wish to study overseas during this course can undertake a UTS exchange or study abroad placement that counts towards their degree, after their first year.

This course prepares graduates for careers and contributions in a world of social and cultural diversity being transformed by globalisation, allowing students to draw connections between global phenomena and local practices in work and life.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates that: are capable of applying knowledge about global phenomena, institutions and theories in a professional context; have well developed communication and interpersonal skills, attitudes and values; have relevant practical and professional skills, and possess innovative thinking and research skills.

Career options

Career options exist in globally oriented workplaces which may include international advisory and management positions in governmental organisations such as foreign affairs or the UN, non-government agencies, and companies that operate globally.

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English and computer literacy.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time, or six-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

All students follow a core program in Global Studies; select a major from Communication, Information Technology, Organisational Learning, Business Studies, Management Studies or Legal Studies; two sub-majors, or one sub-major and an exchange semester.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students undergo a domestic work placement within a workplace that deals with global issues and practices.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Four examples are given below, the first two are for the communication major which has 8-credit-point subjects, and the next two are for the other majors (information technology, organisational learning, business studies, management studies, and legal studies) which have six-credit-point subjects. Students have the option of an exchange semester or 24 credit points of additional language and culture subjects.

The examples given are for students choosing Chinese Language and Culture and China studies. Other language and culture studies are available.

Note: these examples are indicative only. The arrangement of subjects by semester may change according to the majors and electives that are chosen.

Other information

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