Global Studies
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Would you like to understand how different parts of the world are connected through global phenomena such as climate change and migration? Would you like to contribute to a more sustainable planet and debate solutions for a more just society? Do you want to understand global challenges from a variety of perspectives coming from psychology, law, economics, history, global health, politics and sociology, to name a few? Are you interested in learning a new language and strengthening your intercultural skills through practical, hands-on experiences? Then the new Bachelor’s programme Global Studies is for you.Global Studies is a truly interdisciplinary programme. It is the only Bachelor in the Netherlands to have 6 faculties equally teaching in the programme. This means that experts will help you to integrate knowledge from different disciplines to better understand and intervene in complex global problems. You will study with an international group of students, receive two years of language training, and have the opportunity to conduct a field study in the Global South. Bachelor’s Global Studies Why this programme?Find another programmeWhy this programme?Global StudiesGlobal Studies trains you to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues. The programme is structured around five themes, each of which contains knowledge, theories, methods and academic & professional skills from multiple disciplines:Environment & EconomyMigration & CitizenshipTolerance & BeliefsPeace & Justice21st Century LearningThe themes are preceded by an introductory semester that introduces you to the field of Global Studies. In your final year, you will put your expertise to the test with a field study to a destination in the Global South (parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America), an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s thesis, and a chance to develop an intervention for a societal problem presented to you by an NGO, government agency, firm or a school. You will even have the opportunity to teach some of your experiences to first and second year students.
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If you are an international applicant, and you do not meet the admission requirements, then you may be eligible for the Foundation Programme. After successfully completing the Foundation Programme, you will be eligible for admission to this bachelor’s programme.
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Maastricht
Netherlands
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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