Programme details

Bachelor of Global Studies

While studying Global studies, you will engage with influential change-makers and prepare to embark on a thrilling career, whether locally or globally.

Course description

Globalization and its accompanying elements—positive, negative, and undesirable—pervade our thoughts and interactions in contemporary society. Spanning politics, law, and human rights, as well as health and wellbeing, environmental issues, sustainability, and business, we recognize that personal matters are inherently political and that local choices can significantly influence the broader world. The Bachelor of Global Studies is a degree that traverses various disciplines, enabling you to concentrate on different facets of the challenges central to our interconnected world—while enhancing your understanding of te ao Māori and Aotearoa’s role within the global framework.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates can find employment in fields such as:

The public sector, both local and international
Government service, including the diplomatic service, both local and international
The United Nations system and other international organisations
Social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach
Politics and international relations
Global health and community development
Journalism
Travel and tourism.

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.There could be specific secondary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English requirements:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5; or,
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test); or,
PTE: minimum score of 50 (with a ‘Communicative score’ of not less than 42); or,
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3; or,
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162; or,
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic); or,
NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)