Graduate
Master of Cultural Studies
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney examines popular culture, media, gender, sexuality, globalisation and consumer culture, using real-world examples to analyse cultural expressions and their significance within socio-historical frameworks. Core units build conceptual and methodological skills, complemented by electives matched to the student's interests and a capstone research project.
The course suits students seeking to apply a deep understanding of cultural processes to their industry. Graduates move into government, community, arts, education and communication roles.
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Course structure
Structure
- 72 credit points, including: 12 credit points of core units of study
- a minimum of 24 credit points from selective units of study
- a maximum of 24 credit points from elective units of study
- and a minimum of 12 credit points of capstone units of study (research on a topic of your choice)
Admissions
Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below: Admission to candidature for the Master of Cultural Studies (1.5 years full-time) requires: a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to candidature for the Master of Cultural Studies (1 year full-time) requires: completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Cultural Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
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