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Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Cultural studies examines how everyday cultural practices, such as film, music, sport and social media, are made and how they shape people.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how cultures shape everyday life
- curiosity about people, media and ideas
- good reading and writing skills
- a willingness to question your own assumptions
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
University of South Australia
Magill, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies).
- Contemporary culture and popular media
- Cultural theory
- Research and analysis
- Identity, gender and history
- A second major or minor
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?