All University of Queensland undergraduate students are being given the opportunity to add an international focus to their degrees.
Students are able to undertake a Diploma in Global Issues concurrently with their undergraduate degree, gaining international skills toward future career opportunities.
The unique program is offered by the Universitas 21 network to students of the Universities of Queensland and Melbourne (Australia), British Columbia (Canada), Nottingham (United Kingdom), Lund (Sweden) and Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico).
It offers a multi-disciplinary curriculum spanning the boundaries of traditional education.
It also provides graduates with globally-relevant knowledge and skills that will enable them to live and work successfully within the societies they will help lead.
Administered by the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SBS), the diploma allows students to study courses in areas such as globalisation, human rights, peacekeeping, world politics and economic development, as well as courses from the other partner universities.
“Adding a Diploma in Global Issues to their degree will help students understand topics of critical importance in this globally-connected world," Professor David de Vaus said.
Professor de Vaus, who is Executive Dean of the SBS Faculty said the diploma would allow students to develop an understanding of these topics with fellow students from other countries and cultures.
“One very exciting feature of this program is the opportunity to complete a portion of it through at least one other partner university, whether online or by studying overseas on exchange," he said.
"Students are able to take advantage of the program's innovative structure, learning about global issues in a truly global context.”
Professor de Vaus said the program would give graduates an added advantage in seeking jobs after graduation, particularly with companies that have an international outlook.
Interested students are invited to attend an information session to find out more about the Diploma in Global Issues.
Sessions will be held on Thursday 26 April (2pm-3pm) and Tuesday 15 May (12pm-1) in the Library Conference Room, Social Sciences and Humanities Library, Level 1 Duhig Building (#2).
For more information visit http://www.uq.edu.au/sbs/global-issues
