Bachelor Of Arts - Cultural And Social Analysis

Western Sydney University

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Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$19064

Fee

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Cultural and Social Analysis is an interdisciplinary major developing knowledge, research skills and analytic capacities relevant to understanding and interpreting landscapes of cultural diversity and social difference in our contemporary world, both in terms of the broad contours, as well as specific micro-social environments. This major provides grounding in contemporary debates and methodologies in cultural studies and social theory, and draws on various disciplines including history, sociology, communications, and linguistics. Topics include popular culture, everyday urban life, cultural and social impacts of scientific theories and new technologies, multiculturalism, and contemporary spirituality. Study in this area is relevant for work involving commentary and analysis of contemporary social issues and cultural practices (e.g. journalism, teaching, activism) and fields concerned with designing, delivering and evaluating cultural and artistic productions, and education, communication, welfare or health services, in culturally diverse communities. Your career Choose from a huge range of amazing careers. Here are just a few of your options. Communication and media industries. Education. Psychology and counselling. Cultural, political and social policy analysis. Writing and publishing. Anthropology.

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Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$28,928.00 (US$ 19,064) per yearPlease check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Parramatta South Campus, Victoria Road, RYDALMERE, New South Wales, 2116, SYDNEY, Australia

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$28,928.00 (US$ 19,064) per year

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Penrith Campus, KINGSWOOD, New South Wales, 2747, SYDNEY, Australia

About

Western Sydney University is in the top 2% of universities globally. The University is also in the world’s top 100 universities under 50 years old (THE World University Rankings). With campuses across Sydney, and 45,000 students from over 170 different countries, Western provides a diverse campus and varied learning environment.
A research-centred institution, 80% of Western’s research is ranked at a world standard or above, according to Excellence in Research Australia. The 5-star rating for teaching from QS University Ratings shows that teaching quality is high at Western, and students can get the individualised attention they require as a result of the 13:1 student to teacher ratio.
No other university in Sydney ranks as highly as Western Sydney University for employer satisfaction. Students leave Western ready for work, having already had opportunities to take part in a wide variety of work experiences, such as internships and volunteering. Throughout their degree, students use state-of-the-art facilities that have been awarded five stars by QS University Ratings, meaning they are ready to use the latest equipment in their respective fields upon graduation.
The Student Welfare Service at Western provides students with a variety of different academic support programs, ranging from language workshops to Peer Assisted Study Sessions. The trained Welfare Officers are welcoming and all meetings are confidential, meaning that students can seek help on personal issues too.
Being based in or around the city of Sydney means that students are able to explore one of the most famous cities in the world, and with over 150 student societies to get involved with on campus, there is lots to do for students outside of lectures.

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