Overview

Through literature, philosophy, media, and history, you’ll develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills that prepare you for a variety of careers.

The flexible online Cultural Studies program at SUNY Empire State College lets you tailor your education to your interests while exploring diverse perspectives, global issues, and cultural expression.

Whether you pursue an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in cultural studies, you’ll gain insights that apply across industries, from education to media and beyond.

Careers

An online cultural studies degree prepares you for careers in media, education, communication, and more. Possible career paths include:

Journalist or Writer

Public Relations Specialist

Cultural Analyst

Educator or Researcher

Digital Media Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication

Medical Humanities

Linguistics

Language & Culture

Literature

Philosophy

Religious Studies

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saratoga Springs, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 42 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of high school completion

Official transcripts are required for associate and bachelor’s degree admissions and must be sent directly from your previous college or university.

A $50 nonrefundable orientation fee is required with your application. Your application won’t be processed without it.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43772 USD / full

≈ 43772 USD / full
Out-of-State

43772 USD / full

≈ 43772 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36580 USD / full

≈ 36580 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Cultural Studies.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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