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La Trobe's Bachelor of Global Studies provides comprehensive knowledge about critical issues affecting nations and regions worldwide. This program is structured to familiarize you with global challenges and policy solutions, equipping you with skills to address future complexities. Core subjects cover international relations history, geopolitical studies, modern security concerns – including US influence, China's ascent, current warfare, and terrorism – along with pressing matters of human and environmental safety.
Examine international collaboration and disputes. Study the interplay of authority, sovereignty, and protection, investigating fundamental shifts in modern global politics. Explore the significant impact of international legislation – encompassing humanitarian, ecological, and asylum policies.
The French Studies specialization allows you to engage with Francophone cultures by enhancing your language skills and understanding of France's historical, social, and cultural contexts. 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 affiliated French universities.