BA Cultural Studies: University of East London

About the programme

Cultural Studies is about power: who has it, who doesn’t, and the forms it takes in a complex society. From the power of the media to shape our sense of self to the power of voters to alter government policy, and from the power of individuals to re-invent themselves through art and fashion to the power of corporations, they are concerned with the question of who runs things and how they do it. They look at the many ways in which the world is changing, why it is changing, and in whose interests it is changing.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist in the arts, culture industries and media, including PR, journalism, research, production, etc. Graduates have also gone on to work in the caring professions, including teaching, as well as in local and national government and the legal and accountancy professions.

Admission equirments

The minimum requirements for entry for Level 1 entry is 200 UCAS tariff points from: A/AS level (Including 2 A2 passes), GNVQ, AVCE, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate. European Baccalaureate, BTEC / SCOTEC Diploma, Relevant Access Course or successful completion of the Level 0. Other qualifications, including overseas, may be considered.

Applicants who do not fulfil the admission requirements for Level one may be considered for entry into Level 0. Applicants should have 100 UCAS tariff points from GCE A2 or equivalent.

Overseas students must be able to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English and some evidence e.g. For level 1 entry a TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (no skill level below 5) and for Level 0 entry an IELTS score of 5.5 (no skill level below 5) would be required.