Bachelor of Global Studies courses

Discusses the roles that various disciplines (law, business, engineering and urban planning) will play in developing solutions. Considers human rights, good governance and new concepts in economics and business management. Explores how progress in those areas can lead to more sustainable business and developments in science and technology. Looks into a future where those key focuses for progress will change how we manage resources and inspire new visions for cities, communities, and sustainable ways of life.

Points: 15
Restriction: GENED 101G

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Focuses on transdisciplinary frameworks underpinning the field and uses case studies to illustrate its key concepts. Explores Global Studies as a critical field of inquiry and covers transdisciplinary themes from the four major streams in Global Studies.

Points: 15

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Engages with real-world challenges that evoke key global studies themes such as global economic complexity and interdependence; globalisation and identity; cyberspace and netizenship; environmental and health challenges; global citizenship and responsibility. A workshop-based format prioritises teamwork where students produce a joint project in response to their chosen challenge. Provides research methods training to enable students to produce a research proposal for their capstone project.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: GLOBAL 100 or 102

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Explores the role of social entrepreneurship in addressing global challenges through systems change. Students will critically and creatively examine how social enterprises balance financial, social, and environmental goals while navigating complex systems. Through case studies and guest speakers, students will develop a nuanced understanding of social entrepreneurship's potential and limitations for systemic transformation.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: 60 points passed at Stage I

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Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

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Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
 

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
 

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
 

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

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This capstone course 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

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Traces the rise and fall of the humanitarian narrative and examines how humanitarianism - along with other key words such as crisis, emergency, and intervention - 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

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Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
 

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
 

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
 

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Points: 15
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.