Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education:

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and

Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

or

Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution

or

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above

or

Work and life experience

Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

English language requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.

Course Details

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest. This degree explores the complex and diverse economic, cultural, social, historical and political legacies that influence modern-day society. This is a top ranked degree for student satisfaction – in fact we’re ranked in the top ten in Australia for student satisfaction for Humanities, Culture, and Social Sciences1.

There is also an opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University’s Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience Program (full semester) or Professional Experience Program (part semester). As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.

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What you'll learn

The Cultural Studies major will explore the complex and diverse economic, cultural, social, historical and political legacies that influence modern-day society.

You will:

develop a sophisticated body of knowledge regarding cultures and their contexts
develop an in-depth understanding of how we represent ourselves through various forms of popular cultures (film, TV, literature, social media) and what the effects of
such representation are
research and analyse real world problems
explore contemporary cultural contexts including computer games, music and popular culture
research and analyse real-world problems.

This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with a broad knowledge of two areas of interest. You can choose a second major from the following:

Applied Linguistics
Creative Writing and Literature
English Language*
History and Global Politics
Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
Law, Policy and Politics
Performing Arts
Psychology
Screen Studies
Social Media
Sociology

Your career

This program helps you develop many transferable skills which are highly regarded by employers including:

critical analysis
real-world, contemporary research strategies
cultural awareness
effective communication

The nature of this degree means the employment prospects are broad and diverse. You may choose a career in project management or research working in either the public service sector, all tiers of government or private organisations.

Graduates go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a range of industries, including:

media and creative industries
arts and project management
public service and government
research.

Alternative Pathways

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:

SAIBT Diploma of Art

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