Course code: #AB001
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
La Trobe University's Bachelor of Global Studies gives you a strong grounding in the issues facing key regions and countries worldwide.
Study core subjects examining the history of international relations and geopolitics, contemporary security issues – such as American power, the rise of China, contemporary armed conflict and terrorism – and the emerging challenges of human and environmental security.
Analyse the dynamics of power, sovereignty, and security, exploring transformational changes in 21st-century international relations.
Investigate the powerful role of international law – including humanitarian, environmental, and refugee law.
Choose from majors such as international relations, human rights, conflict and negotiation, Asian politics and security, government and policy, Sustainability and development, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Greek, French and Italian after you start your studying.
Global experiences are a vital part of global studies.
Get out of the classroom and into the real world with a study experience at an overseas partner university and build your skills and professional network.
You'll also have the opportunity to do an internship in Australia or overseas tailored to your career goals.*
You'll learn the following:
*Subject to government restrictions on international travel.
Work-integrated learning opportunities
Career development learning
$43,300
Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,500 |
Tuition | 1 person | $32,800 |
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).
English for Further Studies Entry requirements
English Level | IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson's | Exit to |
EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | 34 | 30 | - |
EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | 40 | 36 | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | 55 | 42 | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | 75 | 50 | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade.
Subject Prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 60%
China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): 90%
All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 70%
India State Boards: 70%
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies.
Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University.
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