Degree in Global Studies
DURATION
8 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Do you want to have in-depth insights and an international perspective of the challenges of the 21st century and the globalized world? The degree in Global Studies at UVic is for you.
You will understand the most complex current issues (political, social, economic, cultural, work, etc.) and you will contribute to the construction and improvement of an increasingly changing, globalized, and connected society.
Curriculum
Year 1
First Semester
- English for Academic Purposes
- Language B I
- Introduction to Global Studies
- Contemporary Political Thought
- Contemporary History
Second Semester
- Global Economics and Business Fundamentals
- Language B II
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Education for Global Development
- Comparative Political Systems and Transnational Actors
Year 2
Third Semester
- Language B III
- Fundamentals of Law
- Global Marketing
- Principles of Statistics for Social Sciences
- Theories of European Integration
Fourth Semester
- Language B IV
- Global Political Economy
- International Affairs and Geopolitics
- Society, Gender, and Development
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies for Global Studies
Year 3
Fifth Semester
- Global Communication Strategies
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Global Security and Conflict
- Emerging Markets and Global Business
- Geography, Environment and Sustainability Policies
Sixth Semester
- International Trade
- Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
- European Law
- Human Rights and International Regulations
- Institutional Protocol Across Cultures
Year 4
Seventh Semester
- Internship
- Free Elective
Eighth Semester
- Final Year Project
- Free Electives
Optional Subjects
You can choose from the following optional subjects
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Leadership, Business and Society
- Travel, Tourism and Globalisation
- Entrepreneurship
- Geopolitical Economy of Sport
- Contemporary Studies of Central and South America
- Contemporary Studies of Asia – Pacific
- Contemporary Studies of Sub-Saharan Africa
- Contemporary Studies of the Middle East
- North America in the Global Society
- Francophone Culture
- Chinese Culture
- Language B V
- Language B VI
- Media and International Events
- Crisis Communication
- Social Media
Career Opportunities
- International institutions or companies, consultancies
- Institutions or companies with an international focus (regional and local ..)
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Diplomatic corps
- Cultural agencies
- Educational institutions
- Research and teaching (think tanks, ..)
Why study at Universitat de Vic – Study Abroad
Why Study Global Studies at UVIC-UCC?
- You will study a degree taught 100% in English, multiplying your career opportunities and the options to work around the world. You will also be trained in a second language (Language B): French or Chinese
- You will do a mandatory mobility period abroad in countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, the United States, or the UK, among others
- It is a degree with a promising future since multidisciplinary professionals are needed to interpret international challenges and become change agents
- You will understand the most complex current issues from an inclusive, multicultural, and gender perspective.