Want to make a difference? Think global, act local.
Global Studies is a multidisciplinary programme that equips students with the critical knowledge required to face the challenges of globalisation, make a difference, and contribute to an inclusive and sustainable world.
Individual mentorship, applied learning, and employability are core features of this challenging and rewarding course of studies. A good fit for highly motivated 'pragmatic idealists'.
Choose from a wide range of papers to develop an individualised course of study within a specific regional focus and career pathway.
To select your papers and plan your course of studies, you must contact the Global Studies Director
Email global.studies@otago.ac.nz
Learn about studying Global Studies as an undergraduate at Otago.
Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.
View a list of all related papers below.
Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
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GLBL110 | 2025 | Mapping our Interconnected World: An Introduction to Global Studies | 18 points | Semester 1 |
GLBL201 | 2025 | Cultures of the Environment | 18 points | Semester 2 |
GLBL202 | 2025 | A World of Stories: Global Storytelling in the Digital Age | 18 points | Semester 1 |
GLBL211 | 2025 | Global China | 18 points | Not offered in 2025 |
GLBL301 | 2025 | Cultures of the Environment (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 2 |
GLBL302 | 2025 | A World of Stories: Global Storytelling in the Digital Age (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 1 |
GLBL303 | 2025 | Applied Research Project | 18 points | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
GLBL311 | 2025 | Global China (Advanced) | 18 points | Not offered in 2025 |
Professor Paola Voci, Global Studies Director | Kaituitui Mātai Ao
Email global.studies@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/globalstudies
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