CULS10005 Culture, Identity and Everyday Life
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is CULS10005 hard?
CULS10005: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
An intro to cultural studies: how media and everyday practices shape how we see ourselves, others and the world.
After it you can
- Explain key ideas in cultural studies
- Analyse representation in popular media
- Discuss how media shapes identity and groups
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- CICU10002
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 75%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2015–2023)
- Since 2019 most reviewers liked it: well run, supportive tutors, and lively discussion linking culture and media.
- Assessments (blog posts, an ad analysis, an essay with question choice) were mostly called straightforward if you do the readings and attend.
- Earlier reviews (2015-2018) were harsher: dull or rushed lectures, and one student found the marking standard well above what classes prepared you for.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is CULS10005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CULS10005?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CULS10005 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 75%.
- Is CULS10005 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: Since 2019 most reviewers liked it: well run, supportive tutors, and lively discussion linking culture and media.
- What do students say about CULS10005?
- Since 2019 most reviewers liked it: well run, supportive tutors, and lively discussion linking culture and media. Assessments (blog posts, an ad analysis, an essay with question choice) were mostly called straightforward if you do the readings and attend. Earlier reviews (2015-2018) were harsher: dull or rushed lectures, and one student found the marking standard well above what classes prepared you for.
- How many class hours a week does CULS10005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take CULS10005 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after CULS10005?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CICU30012.
- Can I rate CULS10005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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