Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global studies double degree provides you with the skillset to understand complex challenges facing cultures and communities around the world and the opportunity to apply knowledge to affect change. This study combination encourages global thinking with overseas travel.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of a specific facet or facets of global studies through units grounded in a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines. These units will provide you with the practical and theoretical skills needed to critically analyse, communicate and formulate innovative solutions to global challenges. Choose from one or more of the following specialist knowledge areas:

  • Social justice
  • Sustainability
  • Culture and identity
  • Global communication
  • Research pathway

Find out what you can study in each area here!

Global Studies core units centre on developing leadership skills, complemented by a diverse range of multidisciplinary electives and a mandatory overseas study experience—all designed to ensure students apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts. You have the option to select units from at least one of five Global Studies specialist knowledge areas and up to two of 25 Science areas (e.g. one major and one minor).

You could combine your passion for environmental science with social justice to develop sustainable solutions that address environmental challenges while promoting equity and community well-being. Pairing ecology and conservation biology with sustainability could lead to careers in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and environmental policy. If you’re interested in how human and environmental systems interact, combining geographical science with sustainability could open opportunities in urban planning and developing practical solutions for the sustainable use of land.

If you are interested in studying psychology, this degree is not APAC accredited.

Course requirements:

Current students and graduates

Optional experiences

Global Immersion Guarantee

A funded overseas study experience to one of eight countries, at the end of your first-year to put your degree into practice and respond to some of the world’s biggest challenges.*

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*GIG does not count towards the science component of your double degree.

Pathways

There are a range of pathways into the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies. For more information, visit the pathways into science webpage. All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisite or equivalent. Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

Example course maps

Each course map is a conceptual outline only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct at the time of publication.