Specialisation overview
In this specialisation, you’ll explore cultural texts and social issues, and develop creative and critical thinking, research and writing skills. You’ll analyse contemporary texts, including literature, film, digital and social media, to understand how they encode and reflect cultural traditions.
You’ll develop an understanding of representation through diverse text types and the making and circulation of meaning within a culture.
Most Curtin courses allow you to choose a specialisation from any academic area. Humanities specialisations, like this one, can give a useful balance to a course from business, law, science, engineering or health disciplines. Learn more about specialisations.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this specialisation
A specialisation is a set of four units you study to complement your degree. It helps you broaden your expertise and tailor your degree to your career goals. To study this specialisation, you’ll need to apply for one of the courses listed below.
Degrees
You may also be able to study this degree as part of a different degree, depending on the course structure. Contact a Future Students Advisor for more information.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Arts administrator
- Public relations officer
- Journalist
- Copywriter / writer
- Conservator
- Researcher
Industries
- Media and communications
- Education
- Government
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Transferable skills
Humanities courses teach transferable skills for international careers.
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