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Overview

Programme Overview

A BGlobalSt/BSc conjoint allows you to complete a BGlobalSt and a BSc in less time than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.

You can combine one of four majors in the BGlobalSt with a wide range of subjects spanning the full range of scientific enquiry.

You'll explore the value of subjectivity and objectivity; of creativity and critique; of free thought and rational argument. You’ll develop your analytical and numerical abilities as well as your written and verbal communication skills. You'll also investigate the cultural, societal and historical context of scientific discovery.

Programme Structure

The BGlobalSt/BSc usually takes four years to complete.

Students usually enrol in eight 15-point courses (120 points) each year. However, if you want to complete in four years, you can enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year (including Summer School). Note that enrolling in five courses in one semester is not advisable for Global Studies students.

You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

Students enrolled in a Health major and intending to apply for clinical selection after their first year should speak with a Student Hub adviser. The requirements of a conjoint degree may affect course planning, workload, or eligibility requirements.

Potential Careers

A BGlobalSt/BSc prepares you for a range of exciting careers. You might go on to work in international research and development, politics and government, the environmental sector, foreign affairs, trade or the creative industries. As part of the Global Studies programme, you will have many opportunities to develop practical employment skills and on-the-job experience through internships, workshops and research projects.

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Experience the University

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Meet a Global Studies student

Elloise says that the Bachelor of Global Studies is the epitome of an international, modern degree.

Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2027 Semester One08 December 202601 March 202728 June 2027

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Entry Requirements

Advice on Programme Limits (Conjoint Programme)

This is a limited entry programme, and the enrolment limits that apply to the stand-alone programmes also apply to this conjoint. In cases where the individual programmes have very different limits, the lower limit applies. For more information, please see the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 in the University Calendar and the related Programme and Course Limitations and selection criteria.

My highest qualification is from New Zealand

Programme Entry Requirements

New Zealand Secondary School Qualifications

You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

  1. First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard .
  2. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
  3. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
  4. Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements

If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.

Qualification and Score required

  • National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) - 210
  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - 230          
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 28

Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants

Please see the additional requirements for both degree programmes.

Further Programme Entry Requirements

New Zealand Tertiary Qualifications

You can transfer from another NZ tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

3.9 - Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculate your Grade Point Average   

3.9 - Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent 

Please see the additional requirements for both degree programmes.

Transfer of Credit

Other Pathways to Study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

My highest qualification is from outside of New Zealand

English Language Entry Requirements

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

If you are a domestic applicant, you will generally be considered proficient in English.

6.0 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 5.5

See alternative English language requirements

Programme Entry Requirements External

International Secondary School Qualification

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

If your qualification is not in the table below, you will need to have one of the following

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum total score of 28
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with a minimum total score of BBC
  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) with a minimum total score of BBC

Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included. You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand. 

Please note:

We do not offer direct entry from secondary school in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, or United Arab Emirates. Foundation or tertiary qualifications are required. See foundation programmes for international students or prior tertiary qualifications requirement below.

All other countries/qualifications will be assessed on application.

Please see the additional requirements for both degree programmes.

Programme Entry Country Qualifications Requirements

CountryQualificationGradeNotes

Further Programme Entry Requirements External

International Tertiary Institution Qualification

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these minimum requirements.

You will need to have one year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas. 

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

3.9 - Grade Point Equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

3.9 - Grade Point Average Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Please see the additional requirements for both degree programmes.

Transfer of Credit

You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information see External transfer of credit.

Other Pathways to Study External

You could be eligible for another programme or check out these alternative pathways:

Schedule/Programme Rules

Schedule Notes

  • A student may substitute one or more other courses for one or more of the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule courses with the permission of Senate or its representative.
  • Selected courses from the Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component must include courses in a minimum of two subject codes listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Global Studies Conjoint Component, and
  • 255 points for Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 15 points from University Electives, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Global Studies Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 60 points for all Core Courses, and
  • 120 points for one Major from Majors, and
  • 75 points for one Specialisation from Language and Area Studies

Selected courses must include at least 165 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Core Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Bachelor of Science Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 15 points from Numeracy Course, and
  • 15 points for Capstone Courses, and
  • 0 to 90 points for 0 to 2 Modules from Modules, and
  • 0 to 120 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 150 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300.

Majors

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Science Schedule

Complete 0 to 120 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

No credit will be given for BUSAN 201 or BUSAN 300 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for EDUC 200 or EDUC 221 or EDUC 323 or EDUC 352 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Psychology.

No credit will be given for ELECTENG 209 or ELECTENG 292 or ELECTENG 331 or ELECTENG 332 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Physics, BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Physics - Medical Physics and Imaging Technology Pathway, or BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Physics - Photonics Pathway.

No credit will be given for FINANCE 261 or FINANCE 361 or FINANCE 362 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Mathematics, BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Statistics, BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Statistics - Applied Statistics Pathway, or BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Statistics - Statistics and Probability Pathway.

No credit will be given for INFOMGMT 192 or INFOMGMT 399 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for INNOVENT 203 or INNOVENT 307 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Information and Technology Management.

No credit will be given for URBPLAN 125 or URBPLAN 203 or URBPLAN 205 unless a student is completing the BGBS Major Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Geographic Information Science.

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

University Electives

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Select exactly 15 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland including child orgs.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following: