Picture a transformative field of inquiry that scrutinizes the profound impacts of globalization across the vast spectrum of political, economic, social, and cultural domains. Our Global Studies major was born from this vision, with the aim of nurturing a profound and comprehensive understanding of the complex web of contemporary issues reshaped and redefined by the relentless forces of global dynamics.

At Global Studies, we transcend traditional academic boundaries, boldly venturing into diverse realms such as political science, economics, sociology, and regional studies. Our program is not confined to the classrooms; it's a journey that immerses you in the intricate nuances of our interconnected world.

While our Global Studies Programme finds its home within the Department of Political Science, it extends its reach to harness the collective strengths of the entire Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This inclusive approach equips our students with the knowledge, insights, and skills necessary to grasp and tackle the multifaceted policy dilemmas that confront our world today.

Coupling interdisciplinary training with a focus on policy issues, the Global Studies Programme is designed to cultivate the combination of expertise and creative critical thinking skills necessary for the next generation of global leaders and citizens. Global Studies majors read a set of core courses to gain an understanding of contemporary global issues within the context of history, politics, and economics. In addition, Global Studies majors choose one of four thematic tracks to gain depth in a particular set of issues. These themes are:

•  Colonialism, Security, and Global Order
•  Global Health, Environment, and Technology
•  Global Political Economy
•  Peoples, Cultures, and Globalisation

In the Honours year, students apply their training in a unique and exciting two-course sequence called Task Force. Students work in teams to design and administer policy research on a topic of international or global significance. This two-module sequence culminates in a final report outlining policy recommendations on the topic they have investigated.