Master of Global Studies courses

Critically reviews the field of Global studies from an advanced theoretical perspective. Readings explore key concepts such as globalisation/antiglobalisation, inequality, transnationalism, labour, the environment, and public health. Emphasis on transdisciplinary theories concerning human rights, environmental sustainability, global business, Maori and Indigenous issues, and cultural industries.

Availability: Semester One 2024
Convenor: John Middleton
Points: 30

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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.
 

Considers the current landscape of Global Studies at the intersection of theory and case studies. Investigates the novelty and challenges in approaching the world’s most pressing problems using a Global Studies-inflected theoretical lens. Uses case studies from the Pacific and driven by Indigenous knowledge to solve practical problems like social, economic, and health inequalities, unsustainable environmental development, and political conflict.

Availability: Semester One 2024
Convenors: Dr Linetto Basilone
Points: 30

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.
 

An advanced examination of research design approaches with an emphasis on non-Western, Maori/Pacific, and indigenous methodologies. Surveys Global Studies methods and research design pathways, including those established in the Pacific and in indigenous contexts. Explores methods required for advanced studies in the field.

Availability: Semester Two 2024
Convenor: Jamie Gillen and Linetto Basilone
Points: 30

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.
 

Availability: Semester One 2024
Points: 60

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.