Global Studies
Study global systems, cultures, institutions, interdependence and worldwide challenges.
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.
Navigate a multidisciplinary learning universe covering global systems, people, institutions, development, diplomacy, rights, peace and regions.
Study global systems, cultures, institutions, interdependence and worldwide challenges.
Explore development policy, poverty reduction, institutions, capacity building and global development practice.
Understand relationships between states, international organizations and non-state actors.
Study international trade, finance, markets, inequality and the global economic system.
Explore how global institutions and international frameworks address transnational challenges.
Learn negotiation, diplomatic practice, representation and international communication.
Study legal principles governing relations between states, institutions and international actors.
Explore universal rights, international standards, protection systems and rights-based approaches.
Examine migration patterns, mobility, integration, displacement and migration policy.
Study forced displacement, refugee protection, humanitarian responses and durable solutions.
Understand health challenges that cross borders and the systems responding to them.
Explore education systems, international education policy, access and learning across borders.
Connect economic, social and environmental priorities through sustainable development thinking.
Study peacebuilding, nonviolence, reconciliation and pathways toward peaceful societies.
Analyze conflict causes, dynamics, prevention, resolution and transformation.
Explore regions through their histories, cultures, politics, economies, societies and global connections.
Follow structured pathways from global foundations to development, diplomacy, wellbeing, peace and regional analysis.
Build a strong understanding of globalization, international systems, cultures and global interdependence.
Understand how economies, institutions and development policies shape societies around the world.
Explore international negotiation, legal frameworks, human rights and global justice.
Study migration, displacement, health and education from a global perspective.
Analyze conflict, peacebuilding and the distinctive dynamics of world regions.
Practical mini-labs for understanding development indicators, policy scenarios, learning objectives and global comparisons.
Compare two values and calculate percentage growth.
Select a policy area and examine useful analytical dimensions.
Build a simple global studies learning objective using an action verb and topic.
Create a simple weekly learning target. Your target is saved locally in your browser.
Test your understanding of global affairs, development, diplomacy, rights, sustainability and international systems.
A progressive route for learners who want to build a broad and connected understanding of the world.
Understand globalization, global systems and interdependence.
Study states, organizations, cooperation and global affairs.
Explore development, trade, markets and inequality.
Learn institutions, negotiation and international policy.
Understand legal frameworks, rights and justice.
Analyze mobility, displacement and protection.
Explore health and education challenges across borders.
Connect environmental, social and economic priorities.
Study conflict prevention, peacebuilding and transformation.
Develop deep contextual knowledge of world regions.
Integrate disciplines and analyze complex global challenges.
Curated learning zones for exploring major areas of global studies and international affairs.
Build your global perspective from core concepts and systems.
Explore states, institutions, cooperation and global security.
Understand development strategies, inequality and global progress.
Learn international communication, negotiation and mediation.
Explore international legal frameworks and human rights.
Study mobility, displacement, protection and integration.
Explore cross-border challenges in health and learning.
Connect sustainability, climate, society and development.
Understand conflict prevention, peacebuilding and reconciliation.
Compare regions through political, economic and cultural lenses.
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
Connect Global Studies with education, technology, business, engineering, mathematics and the wider E-Learning Network.
Build the knowledge, analytical skills and global perspective needed to understand complex international challenges and contribute to a better-connected world.
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