Overview

The Arts - Cultural Studies course from Adelaide University presents a forward-looking perspective on the humanities and social sciences, geared towards addressing the increasingly complex challenges facing individuals, communities and societies.

Majoring in cultural studies, you’ll develop high-level communication, critical and independent thinking skills. You’ll build an understanding of the political, social, historical and economic effects of different cultures, while learning strategies to promote social change. With your strong ethical principles and cultural sensitivity, you’ll be able to navigate seamlessly across a diverse range of cultural environments – no matter where in the world your journey takes you.

Contemporary learning experiences across the degree are underpinned by genuine community and industry engagement. Through integrated placements in real work environments, you’ll explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests.

Career opportunities:

Your arts degree will empower you to uncover a wide range of career choices aligned with your values and interests. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in our rapidly changing world – and to make change for the better.

You may work in community development, coordinating programs that promote inclusivity, diversity and wellbeing. You might become a cultural policy analyst, working with government to develop and influence policies regarding cultural preservation and arts funding. Or you might take your skills to the world stage as an international human rights advocate.

A diverse range of employment paths will be available to you, including:

Cultural affairs
Diversity and inclusion
Foreign affairs
Humanitarian work
Management
Welfare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultures of Everyday Life
Cultures of Space and Place
Approaches to Culture
Cultural Interventions: Policy and Activism
Bodies, Genders, Sexualities
Desire and Mimesis in Contemporary Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 32 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

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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

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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43400 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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