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Global Studies (Sustainability and development), Bachelor

La Trobe University, Australia

 
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Subject ranking

Anthropology
Australia / QS 2025
8th
Sociology
Australia / QS 2025
9th
Politics
Australia / QS 2025
13th

Costs

Course feesS$27.5K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$27.2K / year
Beer S$10
MacDonalds S$12
Cinema S$19
Coffee S$4
TotalS$54.7K / year

Entry requirements

A Level CDD
Diploma 1.8
International Baccalaureate 24

Scholarships

La Trobe Regional Scholarship
$5000 for tuition
Limited quantity
La Trobe International Scholarship
25% for tuition
Limited quantity
La Trobe South East Asia Scholarship
Up to 30% for tuition
Limited quantity
Australia Destination Scholarship
Up to $15000 for tuition
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
106465H(30)
University
Code
00115M
Upcoming
Intakes
Feb 2026
Jul 2026
Course
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Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

La Trobe University's Bachelor of Global Studies provides a solid foundation in global issues affecting key regions and countries worldwide. This program is designed to introduce students to international challenges and their policy responses, equipping them with essential tools to address future problems.Core subjects explore the history of international relations and geopolitics, along with contemporary security issues such as American power, China's rise, armed conflict, and terrorism. Students also examine emerging human and environmental security challenges, international cooperation and conflict, the dynamics of power, sovereignty, and security in 21st-century relations, and the role of international law, including humanitarian, environmental, and refugee law.

What you will learn

The Sustainability and Development major trains you to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is an interdisciplinary major that incorporates the perspectives of Development Studies, Anthropology, History, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Environmental Studies and Economics. By combining relevant theory, with practical skills and experience, you will gain knowledge and competency in the sustainability and development sector.

Throughout the major, you will explore social, cultural, economic, political and environmental objectives and consider why the world is imbalanced and prone to power differentials that extend from global decision makers right down to the level of the individual. You will also consider how some objectives are more highly valued than others, for example, should industrial growth be privileged over biodiversity? Or, can clean water and air undermine higher profits and outputs? It is in the interest of all of us to strike the right balance between development and sustainability.

A local representative of La Trobe University in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.