Program Overview

Bachelor of Global Studies Courses

The Bachelor of Global Studies offers a range of courses that explore global issues, sustainable futures, and critical fields of inquiry. The following courses are available:

• GLOBAL 101: Global Issues, Sustainable Futures
  • Discusses the roles of various disciplines in developing solutions to global issues
  • Considers human rights, good governance, and new concepts in economics and business management
  • Explores how progress in these areas can lead to more sustainable business and developments in science and technology
  • Points: 15
  • Restriction: GENED 101G
  • Available 2026: Semester Two
• GLOBAL 102: Introduction to Global Studies
  • Focuses on transdisciplinary frameworks underpinning the field
  • Uses case studies to illustrate key concepts
  • Explores Global Studies as a critical field of inquiry
  • Covers transdisciplinary themes from the four major streams in Global Studies
  • Points: 15
  • Available 2026: Semester One
• GLOBAL 200: Global Challenges
  • Engages with real-world challenges that evoke key global studies themes
  • Prioritizes teamwork and research methods training
  • Provides a workshop-based format for students to produce a joint project in response to their chosen challenge
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: GLOBAL 100 or 102
  • Available 2026: Semester Two
• GLOBAL 205: Just Global Futures
  • Engages critically with philosophical theories of justice
  • Applies these theories to pressing global challenges
  • Examines systemic inequality, legacies of colonialism, climate justice, migration, health disparities, gender inequality, and digital rights
  • Develops advanced analytical skills and global competencies
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: GLOBAL 102
  • Available 2026: Semester Two
• GLOBAL 250: Special Topic: Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change
  • Explores the role of social entrepreneurship in addressing global challenges through systems change
  • Critically and creatively examines how social enterprises balance financial, social, and environmental goals
  • Develops a nuanced understanding of social entrepreneurship's potential and limitations for systemic transformation
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: 60 points passed at Stage I
• GLOBAL 277: Study Abroad 2A
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 278: Study Abroad 2B
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 279: Study Abroad 2C
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 280: Study Abroad 2D
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 300: Going Global
  • Provides the opportunity for the synthesis and application of skills and knowledge developed throughout the degree programme
  • Students complete a research project that applies all the components of the degree
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: GLOBAL 200
  • Available 2026: Semester One
• GLOBAL 301: Special Topic: Humanitarian Interventions
  • Traces the rise and fall of the humanitarian narrative
  • Examines how humanitarianism has become one of the organising categories of political action and order
  • Explores the possibilities and limits of intervening in the lives of individuals and communities grounded upon discourses of compassion
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage II in Global Studies
  • Available 2026: Semester One
• GLOBAL 377: Study Abroad 3A
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 378: Study Abroad 3B
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 379: Study Abroad 3C
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee
• GLOBAL 380: Study Abroad 3D
  • Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad
  • Points: 15
  • Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

Related Programs

The Bachelor of Global Studies is a multidisciplinary program that explores global issues and challenges. Students can also consider related programs such as:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Law

Research Areas

The University of Auckland has a strong research focus, with various research areas available for students to explore. Some of the research areas related to the Bachelor of Global Studies include:

• Globalization and identity
• Environmental and health challenges
• Global citizenship and responsibility
• Human rights and social justice
• International relations and diplomacy

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Global Studies can pursue a range of career options, including:

• International relations and diplomacy
• Human rights and social justice
• Environmental and health policy
• Global business and management
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community development