Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies)

Develop the skills and expertise to understand the complex inter-connections of globalisation and work within the international community.The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies) uniquely positions you to explore some of the world’s most pressing problems while preparing for a career with an international focus:

in business, diplomacy, policy development, and for advocacy in a global civil society.The core major, Global Studies, will teach you how to relate local and international trends, while the combination of your chosen specialisation and language training will provide you with the specific regional knowledge and linguistic competence to work in organisations that operate across cultural and linguistic boundaries.You’ll cross these international boundaries during the course with an opportunity to study abroad at one of our leading partner universities, exercising your language skills and gaining a first-hand, cultural experience before graduation.Throughout the course, you will investigate the rapid growth of wealth in some parts of the world in relation to the impoverishment of others;

consider the impacts of unprecedented large-scale worker, migrant, and refugee mobility;

understand the rise and increasingly prominent role of global civil society (NGOs);

as well as the challenges and opportunities of online information.You will also have the opportunity to undertake an authentic, complex problem-based project, developed in tandem with our industry partners, and work within a bespoke, interdisciplinary team.When you enrol in International and Global Studies you are preparing for work in the international arena.

Think big, go global.Our majors include:

• American Studies (Major)
• Ancient Greek (Major)
• Ancient History (Major)
• Anthropology (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Advanced) (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Intermediate) (Major)
• Arabic Language and Cultures (Introductory) (Major)
• Archaeology (Major)
• Art History (Major)
• Asian Studies (Major)
• Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew (Major)
• Chinese Studies (Advanced) (Major)
• Chinese Studies (Intermediate) (Major)
• Chinese Studies (Introductory) (Major)
• Criminology (Major)
• Cultural Studies (Major)
• Digital Cultures (Major)
• Econometrics (Major)
• Economic Policy (Major)
• See more

Admission criteria

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

• a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
• English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Credit for previous study

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study