Cultural Studies
UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR
The Cultural Studies major enables students to undertake a broad study of culture in Media and Communications, English, Art History and Theory, Sociology and Anthropology as well as dedicated Cultural Studies units on topics such as: media and cultural practice; youth cultures; everyday cultures; consumer identities and practices; popular genre studies; and critical cultural theory.
Study plan
Cultural Studies is available at first, second and third year and at fourth year honours level. A major in Cultural Studies requires passes in units totalling at least 36 senior credit points (chosen from Cultural Studies units and units cross-listed for the major).
Graduate opportunities
Sydney Arts and Social Sciences graduates work in government departments at all levels, and major private sector consultancies and corporations, locally and overseas. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a range of subject areas that prepare graduates for careers in administration, education, business research, marketing, media, management consultancy, public relations, gallery and museum curatorship, hospitality and tourism, community and welfare. Our graduates are proficient in research and inquiry, and demonstrate personal and intellectual autonomy, and ethical, social and professional understanding, qualities sought after by leading employers all over the world.
Further study for major
Eligible candidates may proceed to an Honours year in the Bachelor of Arts, or apply for admission to a rich postgraduate program in the humanities and social sciences, comprising advanced learning and professional courses. Master degrees include capstone projects ranging from internships with government and non-government organisations in Australia and overseas, the gallery and museum sector, and leading media organisations, to opportunities for independent research projects which prepare students for higher degrees by research.
Related subject areas
English, Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies