Overview

Cultural Studies involves a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences with a core of philosophy courses providing theoretical critique focused on gender, race and representation. Cultural Studies prepares majors from Villanova University to analyze and influence cultural phenomena in an ethically-informed manner.

Cultural Studies interrogates monolithic, ethnocentric, and gendered approaches to knowledge, exposing students to diverse, multicultural and multiracial narratives and world views.

For example, students may study how gender is performed in Ghana, how indigenous people of the Andes represent themselves through social media, or how hip-hop music resists cultural appropriation. Students who have a strong desire to know and value the “other,” to learn about distant cultures, and to work for social equality at home and abroad, will find the intellectual and theoretical tools they need in Cultural Studies.

Employment

Cultural Studies students find work in international law, government agencies, journalism, diplomacy, the Peace Corps, the publishing industry, media, NGO’s, foundations, and other global and community organizations. They will also have a competitive edge when applying for Fulbright and other prestigious scholarships as well as to theory-centered graduate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

US and Global Pop Culture
Philosophy of Art
Philosophy of Literature
Philosophy of Contemporary Music
Philosophy and Film
Philosophy of Women

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 806 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with Essays
$80 application fee
Secondary School Report and Transcript(s): All documents submitted must be official and in the original language. Documents not in English must be accompanied by an official translation in order to be reviewed.
English Language Proficiency
Financial Documentation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69846 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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