Make the changes you want to see in the world. With the Bachelor of Global Studies, you’ll learn how to critically analyse the global challenges facing cultures and communities, and develop innovative solutions.
Led by an Industry Advisory Board and academic experts, and offering a big range of internship opportunities, this course will equip you with the skills to lead positive social change and excel in a competitive job market. Upon completion of the three-year degree you'll be prepared for diverse careers in business, community, government, foreign affairs, and global politics.
Discover Your Path to Impact: Degrees in Global Relations, Politics & Economics.
Clayton: Thursday May 22, 2025.
Wondering which degree to choose: Global Studies; International Relations; or Philosophy, Politics + Economics? Discover how each program offers a unique global perspective. Hear from alumni, students, and scholars tackling today's and tomorrow's big issues and making a positive impact in the world.
What is a Bachelor of Global Studies?
The Monash Bachelor of Global Studies is a unique course tackling the most important challenges that the world’s communities face including: climate change; peace and conflict; the rich-poor gap; and crime and justice. Global studies is an interdisciplinary field drawing on politics, economics, sociology, history, medicine and science. You will apply your knowledge and skills to real life scenarios through leadership, culture and globalisation core units; and an overseas study component.
Jobs with a Global Studies degree?
Our graduates are highly competitive in the workforce and have gone on to pursue a range of careers including positions within politics and government, international development, human rights and the environmental sector, health and community services, retail, banking & financial services, and media and communications.
Graduate employers include: World Vision; Brotherhood of St Laurence; NorthWestern Mental Health; Australian Red Cross; Global Compact Network Australia; Secours populaire français; Flourish Girl; Royal Thai Consulate General Melbourne; Department of Defence; Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment; Department of Social Services (DSS); Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions; Parliament of Australia; Telstra; Optus; NAB; ANZ; Coles Group; Myer; Woolworths Group; Berlitz Japan; The Social CliQ; Accenture.
The Monash Bachelor of Global Studies prepares you for the careers of the future. Our graduates are securing newly emerging jobs like ‘Ethical Sourcing Officer’ and ‘Global Content Curator’. Find out more about potential careers in government, business, not-for-profit, and communication from our Bachelor of Global Studies graduates.