Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

Study Group - Long Island University Brooklyn

USA,New York

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 42,475/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 15,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies curriculum integrates classroom learning with real-world experience from day one, emphasizing development of global leadership skills. Central to the program are requirements that students reside in Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, China, Australia, and a New York-based final capstone semester, where students complete their senior thesis. From these countries, they will travel to Panama, Nicaragua, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Turkey, India, Thailand, and Bali. LIU Global students typically complete at least four internships during their study.

Key components of the curriculum include:

  • Area studies to familiarize students with the social, historical, political, and cultural background of each host nation.
  • Gaining language proficiency and cross-cultural sensitivity through immersion in foreign environments.
  • Developing first-hand awareness of multiple cultural perspectives on government, society, economics, ethics, religion, customs, and the environment and the worldwide impact of these crucial issues.
  • Studying with instructors who are experts in their field and conducting cutting-edge research with real-world application.
  • Overcoming communications obstacles, taking initiative, managing responsibilities, and practical problem solving in environments where your efforts make a real difference.
  • Building confidence and experience through internships at public service organizations, independent fieldwork sites, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Making connections with prestigious international organizations and influencers across the globe.
  • Participating in LIU Global learning community through collaborative projects, service, field trips, and a world-renowned Model United Nations program.
  • Learning to implement solutions to affect change and advance a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.