Post Image
BA in Cultural Studies

BA in Cultural Studies

Course Overview:
The BA in Cultural Studies explores diverse cultural expressions and their social impacts. Students analyze media, literature, and art through critical lenses, engage in interdisciplinary research, and develop skills in cultural analysis, theory, and communication to understand and influence cultural dynamics.

Duration:

  • 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

The syllabus for BA in Cultural Studies typically covers a wide range of subjects focusing on culture, society, arts, and humanities. Below is a generalized semester-wise breakdown:

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Cultural Studies

  • History of Culture and Society

  • Understanding Popular Culture

  • Language, Culture, and Communication

  • Elective 1 (e.g., Sociology or Anthropology)

Semester 2:

  • Theories of Culture

  • Cultural Heritage and Preservation

  • Media and Culture

  • Indian Society and Culture

  • Elective 2 (e.g., Literature, Psychology)

Semester 3:

  • Globalization and Culture

  • Art and Aesthetics in Indian Culture

  • Gender and Culture

  • Cultural Anthropology

  • Elective 3 (e.g., Philosophy, Political Science)

Semester 4:

  • Identity and Power in Culture

  • Cultural Criticism and Analysis

  • Representation and Ideology in Media

  • Indian Performing Arts

  • Elective 4 (e.g., Environmental Studies)

Semester 5:

  • Cultural Policy and Governance

  • Digital Cultures and the Internet

  • Postcolonial Theory and Literature

  • Research Methodology in Cultural Studies

  • Elective 5 (e.g., History of Indian Cinema)

Semester 6:

  • Cultural Memory and Nationalism

  • Subcultures and Resistance

  • Cultural Studies Research Project/Thesis

  • Comparative Cultures

  • Elective 6 (e.g., Global Diaspora Studies)

Average Fees:

  • The average tuition fees for BA in Cultural Studies in India range between INR 30,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

  • The common entrance exams for admission into BA in Cultural Studies include:

    • CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test)

    • IPU CET

    • BHU UET

    • JMI Entrance Exam

    • Institutional-specific exams (where applicable)

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

Here are ten top-ranking institutions offering BA in Cultural Studies or similar interdisciplinary courses in India:

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

  2. University of Hyderabad (UoH), Hyderabad

  3. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

  4. Delhi University (DU), Delhi

  5. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

  6. Pondicherry University, Puducherry

  7. Ambedkar University, Delhi

  8. University of Madras, Chennai

  9. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

  10. English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

In Kerala, these are some of the prominent institutions offering BA in Cultural Studies or related programs:

  1. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  3. Calicut University, Kozhikode

  4. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

  5. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  6. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

  7. CMS College, Kottayam

  8. Farook College, Kozhikode

  9. Assumption College, Changanassery

  10. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

Cultural Studies