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 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 that 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.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; or DEEP: C; or PTE: 64

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English and computer literacy.

Course duration and attendance

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

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points, comprising:

• six core subjects (48 credit points)
• a major in business studies, communication, information technology, legal studies, management studies or organisational learning (48 credit points), and
• one of the following:
• two sub-majors (48 credit points), or
• a sub-major (24 credit points) and exchange semester (24 credit points), or
• a sub-major (24 credit points) and three electives (24 credit points), or
• an exchange semester (24 credit points) and three electives (24 credit points).

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

Two examples are given below. The first is for the degree without an exchange semester. The second is for the degree with an exchange semester. The global studies core subjects are noted in each example and students may arrange major and sub-major subjects around these core subjects. Normally students do 24 credit points each semester but as this degree involves mixing 6-credit-point and 8-credit-point subjects it may be possible to vary the 24 credit point load as needed up to 28 credit points.

Other information

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