Overview

By examining television programs, movies, cars, houses, music, museums, celebratory events, holidays, magazines and many other manifestations of culture insights can be used to examine society presently and historically.

The Popular Culture major at the Bowling Green State University allows students to build on a core of popular culture courses and a carefully selected minor, such as sociology, journalism, women’s studies, ethnic studies, history and others to prepare for a variety of careers.

Typically, students prepare for careers in such fields as advertising, public relations, journalism, mass media (management, performance, production and marketing), teaching, library and museum work. While graduates in popular culture may find themselves competing against specialized graduates in fields like marketing and journalism, they have the advantage of possessing both specialized training and general analytical skills.

Key Features

BGSU is widely acknowledged as a leader in the study of popular culture. The program benefits from its close association with the internationally renowned Center for Popular Culture Studies, the Browne Popular Culture Library and the Sound Recordings Archives.

The Center for Popular Culture Studies promotes the interdisciplinary study of Popular Culture through excellence in scholarly activity and engagement with Bowling Green State University, the communities of Ohio, the United States, and the world. The Center offers resident fellowships, conferences and symposia, and a monthly colloquia/lecture series that features faculty and graduate students from the Department of Popular Culture and other academic units at or outside of Bowling Green State University.

The Browne Popular Culture Library contains a unique assortment of materials from the 19th and 20th centuries. It includes fiction and nonfiction books, popularly written periodicals and other print and non-print materials such as games, photographs, post cards and advertising materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Popular Culture or Popular Culture and Media

Black Popular Culture

Popular Culture Research

Studies in Popular Literature

Topics in International/Global Popular Culture

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Undergraduate students may be admitted to BGSU after successful completion of 12 years of formal studies in primary and secondary schools.

$75 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from secondary school and from any post-secondary school attended (no photocopies accepted)

A copy of the applicant's passport or National ID

Tuition Fees

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22330 USD / year

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22330 USD / year

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In-State

14342 USD / year

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Living costs

Bowling Green

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900 - 1400 USD / month

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