Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies Major

What does it mean to live in an increasingly globalised world? Global Studies offers students the opportunity to acquire key competencies in cross-cultural communication and global issues to act as socially aware global citizens in international settings. Global Studies addresses issues such as consumer and popular culture, global histories of food and technology, the interconnection of race, identity and transnational migration and intercultural pragmatics. Students have the opportunity to complete a semester of study abroad.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Global Studies

As a Global Studies graduate, you will be prepared to work in a range of areas where intercultural communication and knowledge are required.

Possible areas of work include:

»» cultural, social and public policy
»» foreign affairs
»» immigration
»» journalism
»» primary / secondary education (with further study)
»» state and federal public services

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.