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La Trobe's Bachelor of Global Studies provides comprehensive knowledge about critical issues affecting major regions and nations worldwide. This program is structured to familiarize you with global challenges and policy solutions, equipping you with skills to address future problems. Core courses cover international relations history, geopolitics, modern security concerns – including US influence, China's growth, current warfare, and terrorism – along with emerging human and environmental security issues.
Examine international collaboration and disputes. Study the interplay of power, sovereignty, and safety while observing transformative shifts in modern global politics. Explore the significant impact of international legislation – encompassing humanitarian, environmental, and refugee laws.
The French Studies specialization allows you to engage with Francophone cultures by enhancing your language skills and understanding of France's history, society, and traditions. This major opens doors to worldwide communication networks and extensive academic knowledge across literature, history, and science. As a global language used in organizations like the UN and Doctors Without Borders, French proficiency prepares you for careers in education, translation, diplomacy, international law, and humanitarian efforts. Students are highly encouraged to participate in exchange programs with La Trobe's partner universities in France.