BGlobalSt - Bachelor of Global Studies

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Degree Plan
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

The Bachelor of Global Studies - Hōtaka Mātai Ao Whānui is designed to help you make a difference by applying your knowledge to the big issues of our increasingly globalised world.

You will be exposed to new ways of thinking about the world. You will gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues and challenge your assumptions about how the world works.

As you gain competency in another language you’ll deepen your understanding of other cultures and perspectives.

You will develop skills for future careers that demand leadership, teamwork, public speaking, critical thinking, research and intercultural communication.

Conjoint options - Conjoint programmes let you pursue two undergraduate bachelors degrees at the same time.

Learn more about conjoints

A Bachelor of Global Studies will prepare you for a range of exciting careers. With your combination of skills and your global knowledge, you will be well-prepared to make a difference in a variety of fields. You might go on to work in politics and government, the environmental sector, international development, foreign affairs, trade, defence or the arts.

Arts administrator
Business consultant
Diplomat
Foreign correspondent
Human rights advocate
Intelligence officer
International trade consultant
Policy analyst

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

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Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements.

New Zealand secondary school qualifications

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

First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
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

NCEA - 210

Minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from the NCEA approved subject list. Study of an additional language is encouraged.

CIE - 230

Study of an additional language is encouraged.

IB - 28

Study of an additional language is encouraged.

New Zealand tertiary qualifications

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

Guaranteed grade requirements

These are the grades required for guaranteed 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.

Grade required

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Further requirements

We recognise the significant disruption caused by Covid-19 on New Zealand secondary school students. While the advised rank score and subject requirements still guarantee entry in the Bachelor of Global Studies other applications will be considered, subject to places being available.

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.

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.

If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

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

See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.

Year Fees Applicable

Domestic Student Annual Fees

International Student Annual Fees

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 and awards

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Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

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.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026

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The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts and Education.

1 A student enrolled for this degree must follow a programme of the equivalent of six full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 360 points, unless credit is granted under the Admission Regulations and/or the Credit Regulations.

2 Of the 360 points required for this degree, a student must pass:

a at least 315 points from courses listed in the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule, including:

(i) at least 195 points above Stage I, including at least 75 points above Stage II

(ii) Core Courses: 60 points: GLOBAL 102, 200, 205, 300

(iii) a major of at least 150 points from the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule, of which at least 45 points must be above Stage II

(iv) 60 points from one of the Languages listed in the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule, of which at least 30 points must be above Stage I

(v) 45 points from one of the Area Studies listed in the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule that is aligned with the chosen Language, of which at least 15 points must be above Stage II

b 30 points from courses offered in either the General Education Open Schedule or the relevant General Education Schedule approved for this degree

c the Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar

d up to 15 points from courses available for this programme or other programmes at this University.

3 A student who is required to meet the Academic English Language Requirement, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic English Language Requirement, of the University Calendar, may substitute an academic English language course approved by Senate or its representative for 15 points of General Education.

4 a A student is exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules who has:

either

(i) completed an undergraduate degree at a tertiary institution

(ii) been admitted to this degree having completed 240 points or more of degree-level study at another tertiary institution.

b A student who has been exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules must substitute 30 points from courses available for this degree.

c A student admitted to this degree with credit from another tertiary institution of between 120 and 235 points inclusive must pass:

(i) 15 points from courses offered in the General Education Schedules

and

(ii) a further 15 points from courses available for this degree.

d A student who has been fully or partially exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules is nonetheless required to complete the Academic Integrity course.

5 Special arrangements apply where this degree is taken as a component degree of an approved conjoint combination. The specific requirements and a complete list of the conjoint degrees available are set out in the Conjoint Degrees section of the University Calendar.

6 a For Language courses, enrolment of students with prior knowledge of the language is at the discretion of the Academic Head or nominee.

b Enrolment in any particular course(s) may be declined, and enrolment may be required instead in a course at a more advanced level. A student who is required to enrol in a more advanced course may choose either to complete 60 points of Language courses or complete alternative course(s) from elsewhere in the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule.

c If a student who has been required to enrol in a more advanced course fails that course they may be credited with an appropriate less advanced course if they are certified by the examiners as having reached the standard of a pass for that course and have not previously been credited with that course.

d A student who has passed or been credited with a language acquisition course may not enrol for a course which precedes that course in the sequence of language acquisition courses.

7 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

8 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2026.

For students taking the International Relations and Business major, no more than 75 points from ECON 151, 152, 271, 341, INTBUS 151, 201, 202, 305, 306 333, 337 or other courses from the BCom Schedule may be included in this degree.

Complete 360 points comprising:

315 to 330 points for Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule, and
30 points from General Education Courses, and
0 to 15 points from Other Courses, and
1 item from Academic Integrity Course

A student must complete at most 75 points of courses matching the pattern ACCTG 102, ACCTG 2**, ACCTG 3**, BUSINESS 11*, BUSINESS 200, BUSINESS 202, BUSINESS 21*, BUSINESS 300, BUSINESS 301, BUSINESS 302, BUSINESS 303, BUSINESS 31*, BUSINESS 328, BUSINESS 35*, BUSAN 2**, BUSAN 3**, COMLAW 2**, COMLAW 3**, COMPSCI 101, COMPSCI 130, COMPSCI 235, ECON ***, ENGSCI 391, FINANCE 2**, FINANCE 300, FINANCE 351, FINANCE 36*, FINANCE 38*, INFOMGMT 192, INFOSYS ***, INNOVENT ***, INTBUS 2**, INTBUS 30*, LAWCOMM 422, MGMT ***, MKTG 2**, MKTG 3**, MATHS 108, MATHS 120, MATHS 130, MATHS 208, MATHS 250, OPSMGT 2**, OPSMGT 3**, PROPERTY 102, STATS 100, STATS 108, STATS 208, STATS 210, STATS 255, STATS 310, STATS 320, STATS 326, STATS 370, and STATS 383.

Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule

Complete 315 to 330 points comprising:

60 points for all Core Courses, and
150 points for one Major from Majors, and
105 points for one Specialisation from Language and Area Studies, and
0 to 15 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Global Studies Schedule