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Learn more about current popular culture and social trends from the past and present with our Bachelor of Arts (Popular Culture). Made up of a range of courses in the areas of creative arts, media studies, journalism, literature and history, this degree will give you a comprehensive sweep across the various elements that make up popular culture today.
Program structure
COMBINATION 1
Courses to be studiedUnits
Core courses4
plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major 12
plus 1 x 8-unit Major 8
Total24
COMBINATION 2
Courses to be studiedUnits
Core courses4
plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12
plus 2 x 4-unit Minor8
or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x Electives
or 8 x Electives
Total24
Course codeCourse name
Core courses:
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives
HMT1000History of Western Ideas
HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights
Popular Culture Major:Select four from the following:
CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies
CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies
ENL1000Introduction to Literature
ENL1001Australian Stories
JRN1000Journalism Practice
MEA1004Cinematic Language
plus six from the following:
CMS2017Australian Television
CMS2018Audience and Industry
CMS2019Global Hollywood
ENL2003The Art of Storytelling
JRN2010News Literacy
MUI2006Musical Contexts 2: Western Popular Music
THE2002Community and Political Theatre
VSA2000Perspectives in Contemporary Art
plus two from the following:
CMS3013New Media
ENL3005The Australian Novel 1975-2010
HIS3003Contemporary America1
Footnotes
1 Offered in odd-numbered years (2013 etc).
Entry requirements
- Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
OP/Rank
The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64
International entry requirements
English Language Requirements
Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Pre-requisites
Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.