Postgraduate Study
MA in Cultural Studies
What do I need to get into the programme?
A BA (Hons) in Cultural Studies with at least a B average. But there is provision for special entry for students with other backgrounds, particularly from other universities.
What is the course of study?
A thesis, normally completed in from one to three years. The development of the thesis proposal is similar to that for CULT 402.
How is it assessed?
The thesis will be marked by your supervisor and by an external examiner.
How is it graded?
After completing your BA (Hons), you may graduate with that degree or convert your results into an MA. If you graduate at that point, you will not be eligible to take out Honours again in the same subject at MA, although if you produce an excellent thesis you may be awarded a MA with Distinction. For advice on which option to take, talk to the Cultural Studies coordinator.
PhD in Cultural Studies
What do I need to get into the programme?
A good Honours degree in Cultural Studies or a closely related subject. Talk initially with the Cultural Studies coordinator.
Can I go straight from BA (Hons) to PhD?
If you have a very good Honours degree, yes. But it is a big hurdle, and it is often better to enrol for an MA and apply to convert it to a PhD after a year or so if it is developing well.
What is the course of study?
There is no coursework, just a thesis of up to 80,000 words. The time limits are specified in the University Calendar, but the most important time factor is usually the duration of any scholarship the student is awarded. Enrolment may be completed at any time, and preparatory work involves developing a substantial proposal.
What will I get from a Postgraduate Degree in Cultural Studies?
A Postgraduate degree in Cultural Studies will provide an advanced understanding of:
- Theoretical debate in the field of Cultural Studies
- The impact of globalisation and new technologies on traditional cultural formations and structures of knowledge, subjectivity and identity
- The interaction between economic systems, cultural production and consumer culture
- Cultural diversity and cultural convergence and the development of these skills
- Intellectual flexibility and interdisciplinary competence
- Practical research skills appropriate to the field of Cultural Studies
- Experience in formulating research questions, developing investigative strategies and analysing written texts, visual media and forms of electronic communication
Courses
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Research
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