Popular Culture

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.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.