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BA (Hons) Cultural Studies

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Key Details

Levels

Level 6

FT / PT

FT

Location

Lowestoft

Attendance

1-2 days

Duration

3 years

This course will help you understand the past, shape the present and imagine the future of cultural life. This course offers a flexible route within higher education for people with varying levels of experience and will enable you to develop your skills of writing, analysis, critical thinking, presentation and teamwork and apply them to contemporary issues and problems in the real world.

The programme is comprised of the core subjects of English literature, European history, the arts and cultural studies. You will undertake an exciting and stimulating programme that offers a unique opportunity to learn about the histories, art, cultures and literatures of the historical and contemporary world. Although we have research skills and study skills at Level 4 and 5, throughout the course you will emphasise the transferable skills the course will develop. It will equip you to better understand the world we live in and give you the capacity to apply your knowledge and skills in new contexts in everyday life. You will develop your ability to think in different ways and acquire valuable intellectual skills, preparing you for careers in our ever-changing society.

Course Information


96 UCAS tariff points (or above), CCC (A-Level), MMM (BTEC).

For mature applicants, consideration will be given to previous experience.


Graduates may progress into roles such as:

  • Communications Officer
  • Marketing or Digital Marketing Executive
  • Content Writer or Copywriter
  • Editorial Assistant
  • Publishing Assistant
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Heritage or Museum Officer
  • Gallery or Cultural Venue Assistant
  • Community Engagement Officer
  • Civil Service Administrator or Policy Support Officer
  • Charity or Non-Profit Project Officer
  • Events Coordinator
  • Education Support or Outreach Officer
  • Library or Information Services Assistant
  • Tourism and Visitor Experience Officer

You will study a range of exciting modules, including:

  • Cinema and Popular Culture
  • Science in Literature
  • Fashion in Society
  • Music and Youth Culture
  • Social Policy and Social Change
  • Digital Culture and New Media
  • Postcolonial Literature

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