If you are concerned about pressing global crises (such as food security, environmental change, conflict, inequality) and the everyday experiences of people living in globalised communities then this is the perfect course for you.
The need for understanding how our world is connected, but also divided, has never been greater. Cultural and social crises are impacting on everyday experience, while work, leisure and identity can only be understood through the global structures that mediate them.
This unique course will allow you not only to understand and analyse global trends and tensions, but to engage with the world as a global citizen and professional. You will be able to build a flexible personalised course of study by selecting options taught by experts in the field from across the Humanities.
In combination with another Joint Honours subject, Global Studies provides students with an innovative opportunity to build contemporary world relevance into their degree.
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What will I study?
Year One
Compulsory
- Foundations in Global Studies
Optional
- Issues in Intercultural Communication
- Introduction to European cinema
- Global Transformations
- Creating the Modern
Year Two
Compulsory
- Researching Global Experience
- In-Country Study
Optional
- EU: Migration, Environment and Development
- Global Inequalities and Development
- The Eagle and the Snake: Conquests and Colonisations of Mexico
- Media and Culture in China
- Intercultural Communication in International Contexts
Year Three
Compulsory
Optional
- Dissertation in Global Studies
- Conflict and Violence
- Globalisation and Culture
- Post-Colonial Cinemas
- Routes, Reggae, Rum: Caribbean Transnationalism
- International Relations of Middle East and North Africa
For full details of the modules available and details of what you will be able to study please download our module booklet 
Degree options and UCAS codes
Global Studies is taken in combination with one or two of the following subjects as part of the BA Joint Honours programme. The number in brackets is the UCAS code for a Joint Honours degree in Global Studies alongside the listed subject:
- Chinese (TL19)
- Communication and Society (PL9X)
- English (QL39)
- European Studies (RL89)
- Film and TV (PL39)
- French (RL19)
- German (RL29)
- History (LV91)
- International Relations (LL92)
- Italian (LR93)
- Linguistics (LQ91)
- Media (LP93)
- Philosophy (LV95)
- Spanish (LR94)
- TESOL (LX91).
How will I learn?
You are introduced to key global themes and debates such as the environment, travel, sport and the city. Through seminars, simulations, workshops and practical learning, you will learn the skills needed to research, understand and engage with contemporary world issues.
A structured exchange semester in Year Two including In-Country Study provides the opportunity to put these ideas into practice in Europe, the USA or Australia.
How do I study?
The first year is normally divided equally between the two joint honours subjects and a third drawn from a wide range of subjects within the School (including the University Language Programme). This enables greater flexibility in course selection. At the end of year one students have the opportunity to select between an equally weighted joint honours course and a more specialised pathway.
A key feature of this course is its built-in engagement with global professions, through direct learning, employer contact and placement opportunities in the UK and internationally.
With direct learning and transferable skills relating to the international workplace, our graduates offer expertise on the evolving world. Graduates embark on career paths including global media, business and government, international development and advocacy.
Depending on the subject combination taken within the Joint Honours programme, students can add a global element to their employment prospects in the heritage and history industries, TESOL, the media professions, linguistics and languages.
Study abroad
A central focus of this course is the structured exchange semester completed in second year. The first half of the year equips students with the skills, methods and approaches needed to conduct in-country study. This is completed during a period of exchange in either Europe (English speaking universities or other options for those with sufficient language skills); the USA; or Australia. Students are also encouraged to explore our many other opportunities abroad for study or voluntary work.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.
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