The Global Studies (BA) at VIU International is designed for students passionate about understanding and addressing complex global challenges, from human security and international governance to sustainable development and economic relations. You will explore critical issues such as civil wars, climate change, and global trade through a multidisciplinary lens, drawing on anthropology, economics, geography, and political science. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic foundation for those aspiring to careers in international organizations, NGOs, governmental bodies, or further research in fields like human development and resource management.
You will study this Bachelor of Arts degree full-time on campus over four years, engaging with core subjects and specializing in areas like Human Security and Global Governance or Environment, Sustainable Development and Resource Management. The curriculum emphasizes research methodologies and includes opportunities to select electives that align with your specific interests, such as ethnographic research. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of global dynamics and the analytical skills to contribute to international policy, development initiatives, or global economic relations.