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Learning outcomes

Master of Cultural Studies

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On successful completion of the course, stream, program, major or specialisation, students will be able to:

 Learning outcomeGraduate qualities
1Critically evaluate and synthesise higher order information relating to core concepts, complex debates and changing modes of thinking about culture in Cultural Studies
  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
2Demonstrate highly advanced judgement in evaluating and applying a range of qualitative methods to analyse diverse cultural forms and investigate the social significance of culture in context.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
3Critically and expertly evaluate theories of culture originating from a range of disciplines, assessing their relevance to cultural practice
  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
  • Interdisciplinary effectiveness
4Identify and research complex intellectual and ethical issues in order to develop qualified, well-informed, ethically-grounded and creative arguments about multiple dimensions of culture.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Information and digital literacy
5Demonstrate expert cognitive, technical and creative skills to critically analyse bodies of literature that present complex ideas about a range of contested questions and issues relating to cultural studies.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
6Define, communicate and present highly advanced conclusions about complex cultural questions effectively across diverse written and oral academic genres.
  • Oral and written communication
  • Information and digital literacy
  • Influence
7Independently and ethically design and conduct inquiry into significant problems regarding the place of culture in the world, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural difference and specificity.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Cultural competence
  • Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity
8Formulate and expertly execute a substantial research project resulting in an extended, original piece of work about a topic in Cultural Studies that contributes to and extends existing knowledge.
  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
  • Inventiveness