GLOBAL LEARNING DOMAIN

Understand the World. Shape the Future.

Explore Global Studies through international development, international relations, economics, governance, diplomacy, international law, human rights, migration, global health, education, sustainability, peace, conflict and regional studies.

Diplomacy Negotiation • Cooperation
Human Rights Justice • Equality
Sustainability Development • Future
Regional Studies People • Places • Systems
16 Global Studies Disciplines
5 Learning Pathways
20 Supported Languages
∞ Learning & Practice
01 / Knowledge Universe

Global Studies Disciplines

Navigate a multidisciplinary learning universe covering global systems, people, institutions, development, diplomacy, rights, peace and regions.

FOUNDATION

Global Studies

Study global systems, cultures, institutions, interdependence and worldwide challenges.

Globalization • Cultures • Systems • Interdependence
DEVELOPMENT

International Development

Explore development policy, poverty reduction, institutions, capacity building and global development practice.

Development • Policy • Poverty • Institutions
GLOBAL AFFAIRS

International Relations

Understand relationships between states, international organizations and non-state actors.

States • Organizations • Security • Cooperation
ECONOMICS

Global Economics

Study international trade, finance, markets, inequality and the global economic system.

Trade • Finance • Markets • Inequality
GOVERNANCE

Global Governance

Explore how global institutions and international frameworks address transnational challenges.

Institutions • Policy • Regulation • Cooperation
DIPLOMACY

Diplomacy

Learn negotiation, diplomatic practice, representation and international communication.

Negotiation • Representation • Mediation • Protocol
LAW

International Law

Study legal principles governing relations between states, institutions and international actors.

Treaties • Jurisdiction • Courts • Legal Systems
RIGHTS

Human Rights

Explore universal rights, international standards, protection systems and rights-based approaches.

Rights • Equality • Protection • Justice
MOBILITY

Migration Studies

Examine migration patterns, mobility, integration, displacement and migration policy.

Migration • Mobility • Integration • Policy
DISPLACEMENT

Refugee Studies

Study forced displacement, refugee protection, humanitarian responses and durable solutions.

Refugees • Displacement • Protection • Humanitarianism
HEALTH

Global Health

Understand health challenges that cross borders and the systems responding to them.

Health Systems • Equity • Epidemics • Policy
EDUCATION

Global Education

Explore education systems, international education policy, access and learning across borders.

Education • Access • Policy • Learning
SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable Development

Connect economic, social and environmental priorities through sustainable development thinking.

SDGs • Climate • Equity • Sustainability
PEACE

Peace Studies

Study peacebuilding, nonviolence, reconciliation and pathways toward peaceful societies.

Peace • Reconciliation • Nonviolence • Peacebuilding
CONFLICT

Conflict Studies

Analyze conflict causes, dynamics, prevention, resolution and transformation.

Conflict • Prevention • Resolution • Transformation
REGIONS

Regional Studies

Explore regions through their histories, cultures, politics, economies, societies and global connections.

Regions • Culture • Politics • Society


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02 / Learning Architecture

Global Learning Pathways

Follow structured pathways from global foundations to development, diplomacy, wellbeing, peace and regional analysis.

01

Global Foundations

Build a strong understanding of globalization, international systems, cultures and global interdependence.

  • Global Studies
  • International Relations
  • Global Governance
02

Development & Economics

Understand how economies, institutions and development policies shape societies around the world.

  • International Development
  • Global Economics
  • Sustainable Development
03

Diplomacy, Law & Rights

Explore international negotiation, legal frameworks, human rights and global justice.

  • Diplomacy
  • International Law
  • Human Rights
04

People & Global Wellbeing

Study migration, displacement, health and education from a global perspective.

  • Migration Studies
  • Refugee Studies
  • Global Health
  • Global Education
05

Peace, Conflict & Regions

Analyze conflict, peacebuilding and the distinctive dynamics of world regions.

  • Peace Studies
  • Conflict Studies
  • Regional Studies
03 / Global Learning Lab

Interactive Tools

Practical mini-labs for understanding development indicators, policy scenarios, learning objectives and global comparisons.

Development Indicator Lab

Compare two values and calculate percentage growth.


Enter two values to calculate growth.

Global Policy Lens

Select a policy area and examine useful analytical dimensions.

Stakeholders • Evidence • Equity • Institutions • Outcomes

Learning Objective Builder

Build a simple global studies learning objective using an action verb and topic.


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Global Study Planner

Create a simple weekly learning target. Your target is saved locally in your browser.


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04 / Practice Arena

Global Knowledge Challenge

Test your understanding of global affairs, development, diplomacy, rights, sustainability and international systems.

Question 1 / 10 Ready

What does globalization primarily describe?


05 / Mastery Roadmap

From Global Foundations to Mastery

A progressive route for learners who want to build a broad and connected understanding of the world.

Global Foundations

Understand globalization, global systems and interdependence.

International Relations

Study states, organizations, cooperation and global affairs.

Development & Economics

Explore development, trade, markets and inequality.

Governance & Diplomacy

Learn institutions, negotiation and international policy.

International Law & Human Rights

Understand legal frameworks, rights and justice.

Migration & Refugee Studies

Analyze mobility, displacement and protection.

Global Health & Education

Explore health and education challenges across borders.

Sustainable Development

Connect environmental, social and economic priorities.

Peace & Conflict

Study conflict prevention, peacebuilding and transformation.

Regional Studies

Develop deep contextual knowledge of world regions.

Global Studies Mastery

Integrate disciplines and analyze complex global challenges.

06 / Knowledge Library

Global Studies Resources

Curated learning zones for exploring major areas of global studies and international affairs.

Global Studies Foundations

Build your global perspective from core concepts and systems.

International Relations

Explore states, institutions, cooperation and global security.

Development Studies

Understand development strategies, inequality and global progress.

Diplomacy & Negotiation

Learn international communication, negotiation and mediation.

International Law & Rights

Explore international legal frameworks and human rights.

Migration & Refugee Studies

Study mobility, displacement, protection and integration.

Global Health & Education

Explore cross-border challenges in health and learning.

Sustainable Development

Connect sustainability, climate, society and development.

Peace & Conflict

Understand conflict prevention, peacebuilding and reconciliation.

Regional Studies

Compare regions through political, economic and cultural lenses.

07 / Reference Lab

Global Studies Reference

Useful analytical concepts for study, research and international policy learning.

Growth % (New − Old) ÷ Old × 100
Development Economic + Social + Institutional + Human dimensions
Globalization Increasing interconnectedness across borders
Governance Processes and institutions through which collective issues are addressed
Diplomacy Negotiation and representation in international relations
Human Rights Rights and freedoms inherent to all people
Sustainable Development Meeting present needs while protecting future generations
Peacebuilding Building conditions that support sustainable peace
Migration Movement of people within or across borders
Regional Studies Interdisciplinary analysis of particular world regions
SDGs United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Stakeholder Lens People, institutions and groups affected by an issue
E-LEARNING NETWORK

Learn globally. Think globally.

Build the knowledge, analytical skills and global perspective needed to understand complex international challenges and contribute to a better-connected world.

Explore Global Studies