Overview

Western University - Canada students gain deep training in interpreting and analysing discursive formations and critically examining cultural productions of power relations in the world.

They gain practice in analysing such marginalising and oppressive principles as patriarchy, citizenship, territory, civilization, sovereignty, and the global.

Global Culture Studies students learn to identify and effectively confront racializing and racist constructions in global theories, the privileges of masculinity, ideologies of development, and human/nature dichotomies. Through such work, they gain skills and understanding necessary to become responsible cultural agents in the world.

Issues

The Global Culture Studies program examines such issues as:

The force of social and scholarly discourses in giving shape to our world(s)
Relations of citizenship to human displacement and refugees
The role of gender as an organising principle in global structures
Cultural constructions of energy in social orders
Ideological sources in the formation of human subjectivity and authority
Cultural roles of law in establishing rights and authority
Relations of space, territory, and movement
Postcolonial politics
Governmentality

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discourses Of Global Studies
Engaging Global Human Displacement
Law In Global Relations And Languages Of Power
Global Energy Regimes
Global Cultures Of Gendering And Orientation
Theorising Subjectivity And Power

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 135 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

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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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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school pre-requisites for the faculty/program to which they are applying,
English language requirements if applicable,
The strength of mandatory supplemental information (profile, audition, portfolio, personal statement etc.),
Completion of the entire Diploma including the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay
Passes in a minimum of 6 subjects of which 3 must be at the Higher Level
A minimum grade total of 28 including points awarded for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge
No mark less than 4 on any individual course
Prerequisites for your program as specified by Western

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

46110 CAD / year

≈ 46110 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6050 CAD / year

≈ 6050 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Residents: $6,050

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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