Cultural Studies

Description

What do we mean by ‘culture’ and why are its many forms so hotly contested today? Why is it so important to our sense of identity and belonging? How are the ‘culture wars’ of today, surrounding such things as free speech, drugs, food, censorship, secrecy, piracy and youth culture related to uses of old and new media and the rise of global capitalism? Do you think it matters how tradition and heritage are represented in the mass media or in museums? Do you think popular culture is much more than a form of entertainment? Do you ever think that the culture and lifestyle which means a lot to you is not taken seriously? It is often said that the world is changing more rapidly than at any other time in history, and the study of cultural transformation is key to achieving the ‘joined-up thinking’ society needs in the 21st century.

Cultural Studies at Kent is a lively, innovative subject with distinctive perspectives on all forms of present day culture. We explore significant connections between popular culture, the arts and everyday life by crossing traditional social sciences/humanities boundaries. There are several opportunities for combined honours degrees with related subjects, including European languages, giving the opportunity of a year abroad.

The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is ranked highly in national surveys. We recently received the highest rating in the Government evaluation of university research. You are taught by leading academics in the field.

Careers

Cultural Studies provides a useful background for a wide range of careers. The skills you acquire, such as improved communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently, the ability to analyse complex ideas and the confidence to offer your own innovative solutions, are all considered essential attributes by graduate employers. The programmes are especially good preparation for professional or postgraduate training in the media and cultural industries.

Our graduates take up careers in advertising and design, journalism, broadcasting, teaching, arts administration, publishing, public relations, research, information services, leisure industry management, tourism and heritage, personnel, local government, and the organisation of social and community projects

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 28 September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• SO334 - Modern Culture
• SO335 - Contemporary Culture
• SO336 - Sociology of Everyday Life
• SO337 - Fundamentals of Sociology

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• SO657 - Digital Culture
• SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
• SO525 - Environmental Politics
• SO539 - Environmental Policy and Practice
• SO605 - Crime , Media and Culture
• SO683 - Cultural Studies Research Dissertation
• SO689 - Drugs, Culture and Control
• SO710 - War, Atrocity and Genocide
• TH570 - I:Religion and Film
• TH574 - H:Religion and Film
• SA519 - The Social Politics of Food
• CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation
• CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture
• CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction
• CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde
• CP611 - Postmodernism
• CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture
• CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation
• CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek
• CP636 - European Realism
• CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott
• CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film
• CP646 - Prize Winners
• CP647 - Prize Winners
• CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe
• CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia
• CP653 - Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom
• CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives
• CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film
• FR593 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 19th century
• FR594 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 20th century
• HA573 - Print Collecting and Curating
• HA587 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photograhic Pictorialism
• HA591 - Dialogues: Art History in a Global Context
• HA595 - Visual Arts Writing
• HA649 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of the Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
• HA653 - Exposed: The Aesthetics of The Body, Sexuality and Erotic Art
• HA660 - Dialogues; Art History in a Global Context
• HA669 - Study of a Single Artist
• HA670 - Study of a Single Artist
• HA681 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution
• HA682 - Pixelated World: The Digital Revolution
• HA683 - Against Realism: Varieties of Photographic Pictorialism
• HA684 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation
• HA685 - Genius: Perspectives on Artistic Creation
• HA686 - Thinking about the Arts
• HA687 - Thinking about the Arts
• HA688 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520
• HA689 - Painting in Central Italy 1440 - 1520
• PL526 - Aesthetics
• PL610 - Aesthetics
• SO727 - Contemporary Sociological Theory
• SO684 - Globalization and Development
• SO659 - Risk and Society
• SO668 - The Sociology of Work
• SO594 - Terrorism and Modern Society
• SO533 - Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice
• SO534 - Violence and Society
• SO535 - Youth and Crime
• SO537 - Race and Racism
• SO505 - Sociology of Crime and Deviance
• SO712 - Urban Sociology
• SO709 - Modern Chinese Societies
• SA503 - A Future for the Welfare State? Social Change, Challenge and Crisis

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

• A level

ABB including Film, English Literature, English Language, Politics, Media, Geography or Philosophy grade B where taken

• Access to HE Diploma

The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate

34 points overall or 16 points at HL

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created a new scholarship, The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages.