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      Study cultural studies abroad

      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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        English - Rethorical & Cultural Studies - BA University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        29,800 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 29,800 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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        International Cultural Studies (Western European Studies) - BA St. Francis College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        26,688 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 26,688 USD

        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Cultural Studies - BA Trent University, Canada

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,511 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,529 CAD

        Start date
        -
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        Latin American and Latino Studies - Cultural Studies of the Americas - BA DePaul University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        40,551 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD

        Start date
        -
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        Humanities and Cultural Studies - BA University of Central Florida, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        22,478 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 22,478 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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      Associate in cultural studies

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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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        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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      Cultural studies graduate programs

      Master's in cultural studies

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        Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies - MA University of Limerick, Ireland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        15,216 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
        22,264 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 28,895 AUD

        Start date
        February, July, September
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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.