Major overview
This course explores how meanings and values are circulated in society through textual forms, cultural conventions and social practices.
If you are interested in cultural texts and social issues; and developing your creative and critical thinking, research and writing skills, this course is for you.
You'll critically analyse contemporary texts, including literature, film, digital and social media, to understand how they encode and reflect cultural traditions.
Throughout your studies, you'll develop a thorough understanding of how society came to be the way it is today, and how to foster social change for the better.
This major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a second major or choose from a range of elective units that support your career goals.
You can also study this major as part of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce double degree.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Arts administrator
- Public relations officer
- Journalist
- Copywriter / writer
- Conservator
- Researcher.
Industries
- Media and communications
- Education
- Government.
Why study at Curtin?
Transferable skills
Your in-depth understanding of media and genres will complement other areas such as creative writing, history or theatre arts.
Industry links
Our staff have published research on topics including the Australian History Wars, textual depictions of colonisation, and tourism based on popular narratives such as Sherlock Holmes and The Lord of the Rings.
Specialist pathways
This course can be taken as part of a double degree.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Explore more
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