Bachelor
Modern leadership demands a global perspective. When working across borders and cultures, it's vital to understand the delicate intricacies required in international diplomacy and trade. Ever-broadening complexities in international relations mean we need big-picture thinkers who'll become the leaders of tomorrow.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Global Studies gives you a strong grounding in the issues facing key regions and countries around the world. We've designed this degree to introduce you to global problems and their policy responses, so you'll develop the tools to tackle the challenges of the future.
Study core subjects examining the history of international relations and geopolitics, contemporary security issues - such as American power, the rise of China, contemporary armed conflict and terrorism - and the emerging challenges of human and environmental security.
Look at international cooperation and conflict. Analyse the dynamics of power, sovereignty and security, exploring transformational changes in 21st century international relations. Investigate the powerful role of international law - including humanitarian, environmental and refugee law.
Whatever your ambition, tailor your degree with specially curated majors and minors that allow you to explore the geopolitical and humanitarian forces shaping our world. Choose from majors such as international relations, human rights, conflict and negotiation, Asian politics and security, government and policy, sustainability and development, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Greek, French and Italian.
Global experiences are a vital part of global studies. Get out of the classroom and into the real world with a study experience at one of our overseas partner universities and build both your skills and your professional network. You'll also have the opportunity to do an internship, either in Australia or overseas, that's tailored to your career goals.[1]
You'll learn:
Explore the complex systems, structures, laws and practices that shape global issues. Broaden your understanding and consider a range of political, social, legal and cultural perspectives.
[1] Subject to government restrictions on international travel.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Global Studies, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 BACHELOR OF GLOBAL STUDIES INDUCTION SEMINAR POL1ISP 1 15 STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL1SNS 1 15 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANISATIONS POL2IOL 2 15
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
Course majors Major code Asian politics and security MJR-APS01 Chinese studies advanced MJR-CHIA01 Chinese studies beginners MJR-CHIB01 Chinese studies extension MJR-CHIE01 Chinese studies intermediate MJR-CHII01 Conflict and negotiation MJR-CNE01 French studies advanced MJR-FREA01 French studies beginners MJR-FREB01 French studies extension MJR-FREE01 French studies intermediate MJR-FREI01 Government and policy MJR-GVP01 Greek studies advanced MJR-GRKA01 Greek studies beginners MJR-GRKB01 Greek studies extension MJR-GRKE01 Greek studies intermediate MJR-GRKI01 Hindi studies beginners MJR-HNDB01 Human rights MJR-HMR01 International relations MJR-INR01 Italian studies advanced MJR-ITAA01 Italian studies beginners MJR-ITAB01 Italian studies extension MJR-ITAE01 Italian studies intermediate MJR-ITAI01 Japanese studies advanced MJR-JPNA01 Japanese studies beginners MJR-JPNB01 Japanese studies intermediate MJR-JPNI01 Spanish studies advanced MJR-SPAA01 Spanish studies beginners MJR-SPAB01 Spanish studies extension MJR-SPAE01 Spanish studies intermediate MJR-SPAI01 Sustainability and development StudyFlex major
A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major\'s discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects.
Course minors Minor code Asian politics and security MNR-APS01 Chinese studies advanced MNR-CHIA01 Chinese studies beginners MNR-CHIB01 Chinese studies extension MNR-CHIE01 Chinese studies intermediate MNR-CHII01 Conflict and negotiation MNR-CNE01 French studies advanced MNR-FREA01 French studies beginners MNR-FREB01 French studies extension MNR-FREE01 French studies intermediate MNR-FREI01 Government and policy MNR-GVP01 Greek studies advanced MNR-GRKA01 Greek studies beginners MNR-GRKB01 Greek studies extension MNR-GRKE01 Greek studies intermediate MNR-GRKI01 Hindi studies beginners MNR-HNDB01 Human rights MNR-HMR01 International relations MNR-INR01 Italian studies advanced MNR-ITAA01 Italian studies beginners MNR-ITAB01 Italian studies extension MNR-ITAE01 Italian studies intermediate MNR-ITAI01 Japanese studies advanced MNR-JPNA01 Japanese studies beginners MNR-JPNB01 Japanese studies intermediate MNR-JPNI01 Spanish studies advanced MNR-SPAA01 Spanish studies beginners MNR-SPAB01 Spanish studies extension MNR-SPAE01 Spanish studies intermediate MNR-SPAI01 Sustainability and development StudyFlex minor
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ISSUES IN GLOBAL POLITICS POL3IPP 3 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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After graduation, you'll have the skills and experience to pursue roles in government, inter-governmental agencies and international organisations.
You could build a career in fields including: