Global Studies MGlobalSt

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New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

180 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 48,622 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2025

Global Studies MGlobalSt

About

The Master of Global Studies is designed for graduates who have completed either a Bachelor of Global Studies, or a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant major.

During the programme you will engage with contemporary global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, global business, MÄori, Pacific and Indigenous issues, and cultural industries.

Some of the key concepts you can explore include globalisation and anti-globalisation, inequality, transnationalism, global labour market, gender equity, environmental sustainability, public health, human rights, social change, and Indigenous sovereignty.

You will develop the ability to work practically in different fields, disciplines or sectors that have an impact on global issues. You will be able to bring creative thinking, innovative problem-solving and skills in collaboration and partnership to address real-world stakeholder needs.

You may also want to explore the 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Global Studies* as an entry qualification, which will be available in 2022.

Information for students located outside New Zealand

The Master of Global Studies is not available to students wanting to study online outside New Zealand. Admissions will be open to international students when New Zealand border regulations permit travel to New Zealand and in-person study on campus.

*The Postgraduate Diploma is currently subject to final regulatory approval.

Be the change - we'll teach you how. Develop the skills and knowledge to think and act on a global scale in relation to the challenges of today's world.

The programme is a 180-point taught Masters, taking three semesters of full-time study to complete. The course structure usually comprises:

Three core courses covering key themes, contemporary issues, and research design (90 points)
Elective courses (30 points)
Dissertation (60 points)

The programme allows students to tailor their individual study pathway within a flexible and robust curriculum framework, encompassing courses in a wide variety of fields, disciplines and sectors. Explore the Courses tab for more information about programme requirements and courses you can take.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2023 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland Another tertiary institution

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 180 points

You must have completed a Bachelor of Global Studies with a GPA of 5 or higher in 45 points above Stage II

You must have completed a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant major with a GPA of 5 or higher in 45 points above Stage II.

Relevant majors include Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology and Sociology.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 180 points

You must have completed a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant major from a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Global Studies cost per year?

2023 fees

Domestic students: NZ$9,996*

International students: NZ$48,622*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,508.40 for full-time study (180 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

See course fees for each faculty

Find out about financial support information

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2023: 8 December 2022

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Start dates for 2022
Semester One	Starts â€“ 28 February
Ends â€“ 27 June

Start dates for 2023
Semester One	Starts â€“ 27 February
Ends â€“ 26 June

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

90 points

GLOBAL 700 Themes in Global Studies
GLOBAL 701 Contemporary Issues in Global Studies
GLOBAL 702 Global Studies Research Design

30 points from

ANTHRO 727 Ethnographies of Music-Making
ANTHRO 728 Topic in Ethnomusicology
ANTHRO 732 Reading Medical Ethnography
ANTHRO 733 Research in Popular Music Culture
ANTHRO 738 Anthropology and World Religions
ARTHIST 703 Cross-Cultural Encounters and Creativity
COMMS 700 Digital Futures
COMMS 702 Communication Excess and Avoidance
COMMS 704 Special Topic: Communication and Culture
COMPLIT 705 Reading Across Cultures
COMPLIT 709 Reading Across Cultures
DANCE 722 Dance Therapy, Theory and Practice I
DESIGN 705 Design Futures
DEVELOP 701 Development Praxis
DEVELOP 702 Gender and Development
DEVELOP 709 Theories of International Development
DEVELOP 710 Development Policies and Institutions
DEVELOP 713 Ethics and Governance in International Development
DEVELOP 716 Global Health and Development
DEVELOP 717 Humanitarian Interventions
ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management
ENVSCI 738 Water and Society
GENDER 700 Critical Theories and Methods in Gender Studies
GEOG 715 Development and New Regional Geographies
GEOG 725 People, Participation and Development
GLMI 701 Competing Internationally
GLMI 702 International Management
GLMI 703 Global Strategy
GLMI 704 Challenges of Globalisation
GLMI 709 Creating Global Ventures
GLOBAL 704 Special Topic
GLOBAL 705 Special Topic
GLOBAL 706 Directed Study
GLOBAL 707 Directed Study
HISTORY 716 Topics in the History of War and Peace
INDIGEN 700 Indigenous Theories
INDIGEN 711 Indigenous Environmental Politics
LAWPUBL 749 Special Topic: Indigenous Persons: Law and Policy
LAWPUBL 752 Special Topic: Contemporary Issues in International Law
LAWPUBL 753 Special Topic: International and Comparative Health Law
LAWENVIR 710 International Environmental Law
LAWCOMM 779 Special Topic: Regulation of International Trade
MÄ€ORI 732 Rangatiratanga
MÄ€ORI 743 Torangapu / Issues in Maori Politics and Policy
MEDIA 715 Visualising Difference
MUS 749 Topic in World Music
PACIFIC 700 The Pacific: Interdisciplinary Studies
PACIFIC 715 The Global Pacific
POLITICS 706 International Relations in Asia
POLITICS 724 Identity and the Politics of Multiculturalism
POLITICS 740 Revolutions, Ideas and Media
POLITICS 750 International Relations and Human Rights
POLITICS 776 Media & Politics in an Age of Globalisation
SOCIOL 700 Advanced Problems in Sociological Theory
SOCIOL 748 Critical Theory and Social Change
URBPLAN 705 Sustainable Infrastructure Planning
URBPLAN 712 Sustainable Urbanism

Disciplines

The University of Auckland

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This normally requires a completed bachelor degree or postgraduate certificate from New Zealand, or an acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognised university (or similar) overseas. Previous work experience may be taken into account.

Career

You will be prepared for leadership positions in foreign affairs and diplomacy, public and private sector international organisations, NGOs and non-profits, human services, international media, think tanks and research institutes. Research-oriented pathways are also available through a PhD in subjects such as Geography, Politics and International Relations, or Public Policy.

Jobs related to this programme

Business and international trade consultant
Creative industry innovator
Diplomat; intelligence officer
Human rights advocate; cross-cultural mediator
International or immigration officer
Journalist or foreign correspondent
Policy analyst or researcher
Social change entrepreneur

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 48,622 / year

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