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Global Sustainable Development Major | 2019
A major in Global Sustainable Development explores ethical issues surrounding global challenges and the interaction between human and environmental security. With 2.4 billion people on the planet living on less than US$2 a day, poverty and inequality remain two of the biggest challenges of our time. Equally, environmental change is a major concern that will affect human activity for the foreseeable future.
The Bachelor of International Studies examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries. You will analyse national and global issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics. You will also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Subjects Required for Major Study
Students studying the Global Sustainable Development major will complete at least 48 credit points as outlined below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Core | |||
| INTS121 | Global Politics and Power | 6 | |
| Year 2 Core | |||
| INTS204 | Global Aid and Development: Challenges and Prospects | 6 | |
| PHIL226 | Global Ethics | 6 | |
| Year 3 Core | |||
| INTS311 | Human Security, Global Capitalism and the Environment | 6 | |
Electives Plus a minimum of FOUR from the following. At least THREE must be at 300-level: | |||
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 | |
| INDS130 | Indigenous Knowledge in Global Contexts | 6 | |
| ECON208 | Gender, Work and the Family | 6 | |
| INTS200 | Model United Nations | 6 | |
| INDS207 | Critical Themes in Indigenous Studies | 6 | |
| STS 216 | Environmental Sociology and Politics | 6 | |
| ECON303 | Economic Development Issues | 6 | |
| HIST359 | Imperial Connections: Britain's Empire | 6 | |
| INDS302 | Indigenous Thinkers: Global Perspectives | 6 | |
| INTS349 | Special Topics in Global Sustainable Development | 6 | |
| POL 309 | Global Political Economy | 6 | |
| POL 326 | Global Inequality | 6 | |
| SOC 329 | Globalisation and Social Transformation | 6 | |
| SOC 356 | Cultures in Dispossession | 6 | |
| STS 302 | Climate Change Policy, Possible Futures | 6 | |
Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.
Minor Study
A 24 credit point minor in Global Sustainable Development is available. Information can be found on the 2019 LHA General Schedule of Minors page.
Students cannot complete both a major and a minor in Global Sustainable Development.
Work Integrated Learning
Undertaking a work integrated learning experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.
The Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts internship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting.
Students are also encouraged to consider CRLP200 'Career Ready Learning and Practice' (6cp). CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give you that competitive edge by developing your professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. You will focus on your career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen your resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.
Honours
See Bachelor of International Studies (Honours).
Other Information
Further information is available via email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au