Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationEnglish and Cultural Studies 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. You'll gain a thorough understanding of how society came to be the way it is today, and how to foster social change for the better.
Delivery mode
Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 78 Murray Street, Perth
- 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recently left high school
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
- English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.
- IELTS Academic; Overall band score 6.5
Work and life experience
- You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants)
- Have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
TAFE or apprenticeship
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course.
- Study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not.
- Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
- AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required; or AQF Diploma; or AQF Advanced Diploma.
Current or previous University experience
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
- Applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider.
- It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Copywriter
A Copywriter produces written material for use in advertising and promotional material. You might write about a product or service or about an orga...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Researcher
Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...
Writer
A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...
About Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.
You’ll receive an outstanding education in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
With Curtin ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022, you’ll experience high-quality teaching alongside world-class research.
