Course overview
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies is an exciting and rewarding double degree for those interested in a wide range of contemporary social issues shaping our world including globalisation, social justice; human rights; gender, race and age inequality; poverty; environmental sustainability, migration and international relations.
This course offers students with a unique opportunity to study abroad (ACU has over 60 partner institutions around the world), or gain valuable international workplace experience with one of our internship partners.
Students have the opportunity to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside their degree to further enhance their employment opportunities.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
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 and travel and tourism.
Majors
Areas of study
Archaeology, business studies, drama, English, geography environment and society, history, languages, mathematics, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, study of religions, theological studies, visual arts.
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Practical experience
Extended international study abroad or an international internship related to the Global Studies program in their third year of the program.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English (Band 3). For study in Mathematics: Mathematics Advanced (Band 3) (not Mathematics Standard 2). Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education. Other applicants Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study. Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study. Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience. Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Strathfield (Mount St Mary)NSW