Bachelor of Global Studies major in Global Politics and Human Rights

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You will become familiar with the connected and complex challenges that affect the world right now. Through exposure to law, politics and other subjects, you will be able to assess the goals and strategies adopted by entities on the global stage, including governments and NGOs.

As part of a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in Global Politics and Human Rights, you can become familiar with the connected and complex challenges that affect the world right now. Through exposure to Law, Politics and other subjects, you will be able to assess the goals and strategies adopted by entities on the global stage, including governments and NGOs.

As a Global Studies graduate, you will be a competent global citizen. In addition to language skills and related regional knowledge, your research skills and strong practical knowledge will prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of sectors including foreign affairs, NGOs, international media, education and tourism.

Complete 150 points comprising:

15 points for all Politics Compulsory Course, and
15 points for all Philosophy Compulsory Course, and
At least 15 points from Stage I Elective Courses, and
60 to 105 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300 or higher.

Politics Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

Philosophy Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

PHIL 104 - Ethics and Justice (15 points)

Stage I Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy (15 points) or
ECON 152 - Principles of Economics (15 points)

GLOBAL 101 - Global Issues, Sustainable Futures (15 points)

HISTORY 103 - Global History (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

Additional Elective Courses

Complete 60 to 105 points from the following:

ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy (15 points)

ECON 152 - Principles of Economics (15 points)

GLOBAL 101 - Global Issues, Sustainable Futures (15 points)

GLOBAL 102 - Introduction to Global Studies (15 points)

HISTORY 103 - Global History (15 points)

INTBUS 151 - Business across Borders (15 points)

MAORI 130 - Te Ao Māori: The Māori World (15 points)

PHIL 104 - Ethics and Justice (15 points)

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

SOCIOL 103 - Aotearoa New Zealand Social Policy and Social Justice (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

ANTHRO 213 - Questioning Race and Racism (15 points)

ANTHRO 226 - Imperialism and Immigration in the Americas (15 points)

COMMS 208 - Digital Communication Ethics (15 points)

CRIM 207 - Criminology: Indigenous and Global (15 points)

EDUC 212 - Global Education Policy for All? (15 points)

GENDER 208 - Thinking Gender (15 points)

GLOBAL 201 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 202 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 250 - Special Topic: Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (15 points)

GLOBAL 251 - Migration in the Americas (15 points)

GLOBAL 252 - Asian Cities: Growth and Transition (15 points)

GLOBAL 277 - Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

GLOBAL 278 - Study Abroad 2B (15 points)

GLOBAL 279 - Study Abroad 2C (15 points)

GLOBAL 280 - Study Abroad 2D (15 points)

HISTORY 205 - Bloodlands: Global Warfare (15 points)

PHIL 268 - Ethical Theory (15 points)

POLITICS 201 - Globalisation and International Organisations (15 points)

POLITICS 202 - Democrats and Dictators (15 points)

POLITICS 218 - American Politics and Public Policy (15 points)

POLITICS 222 - Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics (15 points)

POLITICS 254 - China and the World (15 points)

SOCIOL 213 - Ethnicity and Identity (15 points)

SOCIOL 217 - Social Movements (15 points)

ANTHRO 321 - Equality and Inequality (15 points)

ANTHRO 377 - Whiteness in the Settler State (15 points)

CRIM 307 - Doing Time: Incarceration and Punishment (15 points)

GEOG 308 - Geopolitics and Indigenous Rights (15 points)

GLOBAL 301 - Special Topic: Humanitarian Interventions (15 points)

GLOBAL 302 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 350 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 351 - Migration in the Americas (15 points)

GLOBAL 352 - Asian Cities: Growth and Transition (15 points)

GLOBAL 377 - Study Abroad 3A (15 points)

GLOBAL 378 - Study Abroad 3B (15 points)

GLOBAL 379 - Study Abroad 3C (15 points)

GLOBAL 380 - Study Abroad 3D (15 points)

HISTORY 309 - Bloodlands: Global Warfare (15 points)

MAORI 335 - Mana Taketake / Indigenous Sovereignty and Public Policy (15 points)

PHIL 368 - Ethical Theory (15 points)

POLITICS 303 - War and Political Violence (15 points)

POLITICS 311 - Gender and Global Politics (15 points)

POLITICS 314 - Democracy in Theory and Practice (15 points)

POLITICS 320 - Social Justice (15 points)

POLITICS 346 - Terrorism (15 points)

POLITICS 356 - Ethno-Political Violence: Hate Crimes to Genocide (15 points)

SOCIOL 309 - Migration, Borders and Displacement (15 points)

SOCIOL 315 - Law, Inequality and the State (15 points)

LAWPUBL 436 - International Human Rights (15 points)

LAWPUBL 443 - Refugee Law (15 points)

LAWPUBL 446 - Indigenous Peoples in International Law (15 points)

LAWPUBL 449 - Counterterrorism Law and Policy (15 points)

LAWPUBL 461 - Indigenous Rights Legal Clinic (15 points)

LAWPUBL 477 - Comparative Indigenous Law Topics (15 points)