Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies
Australian Catholic University
About
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.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:
New South Wales
- Assumed knowledge: 2 units of English (any) (Band 3). Mathematics (other than Mathematics General 2) for study in Mathematics (Band 3).
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
- Assumed knowledge: Units 3 and 4 - Mathematical Methods or equivalent for study in Mathematics.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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