国际研究学士学位（荣誉学位）在全球化和世界体系的文化和传播方面发展理论和研究方面的核心技能和知识。该课程基于课程和所选研究领域的研究项目相结合。其目的是培养能够清晰，灵活和批判地思考，并能够权衡证据和论据并做出理性选择的毕业生。毕业生应该能够以口头和书面形式有效地表达自己的意见，能够在团队中协同合作，并且能够展示出对一个或多个知识领域的深刻理解。荣誉课程还为学生准备进一步的哲学硕士（MPhil）和哲学博士（PhD）层次的学习。
The Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) degree develops core skills and knowledge in theory and research in the cultural and communicative aspects of globalisation and the world system. The program is based on a combination of coursework and a research project in the chosen field of study. Its objective is to produce graduates who will be able to think clearly, flexibly and critically, and be able to weigh up evidence and arguments and make rational choices. Graduates should be able to express themselves effectively, both orally and in writing, be able to work cooperatively in a team, and be able to demonstrate a depth of understanding in one or more fields of knowledge. The Honours Program also prepares students for further study at the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level.<br><br>This major introduces students to the relationship between global development and inequality. The courses in this major cover key issues, concepts and approaches to global development and poverty. Students are introduced to the historical as well as contemporary contexts of struggles over development and questions of inequality as well as to a range of important issues including the roles of different actors and agencies in development, ranging from international institutions to community levels groups. The major is designed to offer a solid account of how global and local development processes interact in development as well as the experiences they engender. Overall, students specializing in this major will gain a fairly comprehensive account of the complex and interdisciplinary nature of global development and inequality. At the same time, they will be able to assess and evaluate the various challenges and opportunities in development in an age of globalisation.