BA Global Studies

Employers consistently rank the ability to understand other cultures among the most sought-after attributes in graduates. Through its multidisciplinary structure, which combines regional knowledge, multilingual skills and cultural competence, the major in Global Studies prepares students for the challenges of globalisation.

Learning to come to terms with issues of global importance is more than an intellectually rewarding exercise: it means taking part in ethically informed decision making in whatever field of study you choose to follow.

The three key components of the Global Studies major are:

Our graduates will find exciting, challenging and highly rewarding careers in a broad range of jobs in New Zealand and around the world.

Your degree will give you a better chance of finding jobs in tourism, communications and creative industries, environmental and human rights organisations, commerce, foreign affairs, government and public administration. The possibilities are truly global.