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    An in-depth guide to studying cultural studies as an international student.

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    Cultural studies degrees abroad

    Cultural studies degree programs examine cultures from all over the world and can combine several subject areas, including literature, sociology, history, philosophy and media. It’s possible to study specific cultural regions, for example, African studies or American studies, and cultural studies programs are often combined with other subjects like media, sociology or language.

    You'll learn to analyze images, texts, technologies and cultural practices in order to develop a critical view on the major challenges facing us in the globalizing world today. You’ll also develop your cultural understanding of things like gender, race, class, sexuality and religion.

    As an international student, studying cultural studies abroad means you can learn while immersing yourself in a new culture. This first-hand experience will help support your studies at the same time as broadening your personal horizons.

    Cultural studies program structure

    Cultural studies programs are available to study abroad at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. If you study a bachelor’s in the USA, you can choose cultural studies as your major alongside general studies and other minor subjects.

    Bachelor’s degrees are available as a BA, and can take three or four years to complete, depending on where you’re studying. Some programs include a sandwich or placement year that allows you to work or spend a year studying abroad.

    At postgraduate level, you can study a range of master’s qualifications in programs related to cultural studies as an MA, MSc or MLitt (Master of Letters). Master’s programs usually take one or two years to complete, and if you want to earn a doctoral degree in cultural studies, you can study a PhD over three to five years.

    A lot of your contact time will be spent in lectures, tutorials and group workshops. Most programs will also expect you to spend a lot of time doing personal study. You’ll be assessed through things like written coursework, presentations, essays and exams, but this will vary depending on the program and individual module.

    Exactly what you’ll learn and how your program will be structured will differ for each university, but here are some common cultural studies topics and modules:

    • Cultural analysis
    • Cultural history
    • Contemporary perspectives on art
    • Language and culture
    • Latin American studies
    • African studies
    • American studies
    • Asian studies
    • Culture and sociology
    • Research methods

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    Cultural studies undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in cultural studies

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      Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies - BAEd Western Washington University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,690 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Arts: Cultural Studies - BA University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,469 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Celtic Studies - BA St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,320 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,436 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Comparative Cultural Studies - BA University of New Brunswick, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,861 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,357 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies - BA University of Utah, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,082 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 23,082 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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    Associate in cultural studies

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      Humanities and Cultural Studies - AA North Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, June
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      Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Cross Cultural Studies - AA Merritt College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, January, June
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    Diploma in cultural studies

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      Advancing University Studies: Cultural Studies - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,477 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,012 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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    Cultural studies graduate programs

    Master's in cultural studies

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      Arts (Thesis): Cultural Studies - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,250 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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      Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies - MA University of Limerick, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,821 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,510 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Cultural Studies - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,277 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,895 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
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    Doctorate in cultural studies

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      Cultural Studies - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      4,936 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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    Diploma in cultural studies

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      Arts: Cultural Studies - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,913 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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    Future cultural studies careers

    As a cultural studies graduate you will be armed with a range of skills like communication, analysis and research, that many employers are looking for. Popular careers cultural studies students can pursue include:

    • Policy analyst
    • Journalist
    • Media researcher
    • Teacher
    • Fundraising coordinator
    • Tourism marketing officer

    If you’re unsure what career is right for you, your university should have a career service that can help you. If you do know what you want to do after graduation, they can also help you get there.

    University is a great place to expand your experience inside and outside of the classroom, and taking part in student organizations is a great way to improve your CV.