The Bachelor of Arts prepares you for a huge range of careers, and you can build your degree in a way that suits you – study a single or a double major, select from a wide range of minors or add elective papers from another area of study. Throughout your Bachelor of Arts you’ll develop effective communication, critical thinking and analysis skills, as well as the ability to research and present professionally. These skills are key to any professional role. The International Studies major helps you develop the skills to contribute effectively in this changing global environment, and interact with people with different backgrounds and world views. To contribute to the increasing globalisation of the world, countries need people who understand the impact of global trends and issues, and can interact effectively in a multicultural environment. Intercultural competence is a skill highly valued by employers around the world. In this major you can include papers from social sciences, business, culture, education, applied linguistics or languages. It’s a great addition to another major, especially in science, technology, engineering and maths. In your second year you can study overseas for one semester in the US, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Korea or Taiwan. Key features: Sought-after knowledge and skills in our increasingly multicultural world and globalised workplaces Unique focus on intercultural and transnational competences Only major of its kind in New Zealand Pathways to match your career goals and include papers from different disciplines Work placement in New Zealand or overseas Career opportunities: Careers that involve interaction with people from other cultures, including: Business Diplomatic service Health Justice system Local authorities Media National and international human rights organisations Police Public relations Service industries Social work Teaching Translation and interpreting