The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies is for anyone interested in a wide range of contemporary social issues that shape our world, including globalisation, social justice, environmental sustainability, international relations and more.
Following your passions is at the heart of this double degree, and we offer more than 20 arts majors for you to choose from, such as drama, communication, visual arts, sociology, history, politics and international relations, graphic design, psychology, criminology, studies of religion, geography, and English.
To help you develop a global perspective beyond the classroom, this degree includes a study abroad internship, giving you the opportunity to see the world with new eyes. You can also opt to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside your degree to further enhance your employability.
To ensure this degree works with you, we offer flexible delivery, including online, multimode and on-campus attendance.
Careers
Career opportunities include:
public sector, both local and international
government service, including 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, including travel journalism
travel and tourism
Further study
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or other relevant postgraduate study
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
29 July 2024, 3 March 2025
Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade,
FITZROY,
Victoria,
3065, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
29 July 2024, 3 March 2025
Strathfield Campus
25A Barker Road,
STRATHFIELD,
New South Wales,
2135, SYDNEY, Australia
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
International students must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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