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Bachelor of Global Studies
Global studies covers issues that reach across national borders, such as international relations, security and the ties between local, regional and worldwide forces.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 57.95
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Global Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a curiosity about cultures and global issues
- an interest in how societies connect worldwide
- solid reading and writing skills
- an open mind for different perspectives
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 68.9 lowest
- (78.9 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 57.95 lowest
- (67 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Global Studies.
- International relations
- Geopolitics and security
- Global and regional issues
- Intercultural collaboration
- Analysis and writing
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?