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
Are you just starting uni?
Learn about studying Global Studies as an undergraduate at Otago.
Choose a study option
Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Graduate qualifications
Our graduate qualifications are crafted to transition students from foundational studies to advanced, specialised knowledge.
Papers
View a list of all related papers below.
GLBL papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLBL110 | 2026, 2027 | Mapping our Interconnected World: An Introduction to Global Studies | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| GLBL201 | 2026, 2027 | Cultures of the Environment | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| GLBL202 | 2026, 2027 | A World of Stories: Global Storytelling in the Digital Age | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| GLBL211 | 2026, 2027 | Global China | 18 points | Not offered in 2026, Not offered in 2027 |
| GLBL301 | 2026, 2027 | Cultures of the Environment (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| GLBL302 | 2026, 2027 | A World of Stories: Global Storytelling in the Digital Age (Advanced) | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| GLBL303 | 2026, 2027 | Applied Research Project | 18 points | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
| GLBL311 | 2026, 2027 | Global China (Advanced) | 18 points | Not offered in 2026, Not offered in 2027 |
Contacts
Professor Paola Voci, Global Studies Director | Kaituitui Mātai Ao
Email global.studies@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/globalstudies
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2026 Calendar and supplementary material.
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