ATS1020 Global problems
Faculty of Arts
ATS1020 Global problems is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1020
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1020
1 unit list ATS1020 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Global Studies single or double degree.
Overview
Global problems, as the saying goes, require global solutions. In this unit you will explore and become familiar with the approaches and methods of Global Studies, particularly interdisciplinary, collaborative and intercultural methods for seeking solutions to global challenges and advocating for social change. You will discover the origins and contemporary development of major global challenges such as inequality and climate change, and investigate the differential effects of these global challenges in different parts of the world.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- MultimediaArtefact15%
- EssayWritten30%
- Presentation15%
- ReflectionWritten20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and define key concepts and frameworks;
- 2
explain and analyse the origins and nature of key global problems and their impacts in different local settings;
- 3
evaluate a range of relevant sources and communicate research effectively in multiple formats (written, oral, audio-visual);
- 4
reflect on the value of collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to global problems;
- 5
collaborate with peers and apply effective teamwork skills.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops4 hours
- Tutorials20 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kate Murphy
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kate Murphy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1020?
ATS1020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1020?
ATS1020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2086. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is ATS1020 offered?
In 2025, ATS1020 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1020?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1020 have an exam?
No. ATS1020 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.