Literary and Cultural Studies explores the development of cultures and how meanings within them are circulated.

This major suits students who are interested in popular cultural texts, socio-political issues and how society came to be the way it is today.

In this major you will explore the construction of cultural values and how they are creatively and socially articulated.

You will examine various media – novels, advertisements, newspapers, photographs, paintings, film, fashion, popular music, social space and social media – and how these encode and reflect cultural conditions.

By learning how to interpret complex texts, you will gain new ways of understanding and making sense of our world.

The Literary and Cultural Studies major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Why study

• You will acquire a broader and deeper understanding of cultural products and the dynamics of culture.
• You will gain communication, research, analytical and critical thinking skills useful in many careers and industries.
• You will be taught by friendly, knowledgeable staff and join a network of successful graduates.

Careers

• Arts administrator
• Public relations officer
• Journalist
• Copywriter / writer
• Conservator
• Researcher

Industries

• Media and communications
• Education
• Government