UTS course code: C11185
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies
Abbreviation: GradCertCulturalStud
Course fee: to be advised
Total credit points: 24

Course aims
Admission requirements
Course duration
Course structure
Course program

Course aims

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies are able to:

• draw on an understanding of the major shifts in contemporary thought
• conduct original 'readings' of cultural texts
• think critically about what produces 'common' sense or 'common' readings of texts
• conduct presentations and collaborative projects with others to develop and communicate their innovative insights.

Admission requirements

To gain entry to this course an applicant must demonstrate a satisfactory level of education, background and capability. It is expected that applicants have an undergraduate degree and that they have demonstrated a level of interest in the area through their professional concerns or through evidence of individual reading programs.

Course duration

The course is offered over one semester, full time or equivalent part time.

Course structure

57042 Culture and Writing 8cp
010023 Language and Power 8cp
and one of the following subjects
50133 Music and Popular Culture 8cp
50135 Television and Popular Culture 8cp
50136 Cinematic Cultures 8cp
50169 Writing and New Media 8cp
50181 Neighbourhood 8cp
50180 Culture and Poetics 8cp
50252 Culture and Technology 8cp
50253 Culture and Sound 8cp
50254 Contemporary Cinema 8cp
50255 Documentary Study 8cp
50256 Genre Study 8cp

Course program

Typical full-time program commencing in Spring semester

Typical part-time program commencing in Autumn semester

Spring semester
010023 Language and Power 8cp