CULS20018 Popular Culture: Beyond Entertainment
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 35% group work
Is CULS20018 hard?
CULS20018: Easier. #29 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews), No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week.
What you learn
How pop music, films, memes and selfies shape how we think, feel and relate, and what they say about politics.
After it you can
- Define what makes culture popular
- Analyse your own media habits critically
- Link popular culture to political debates
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Presentations 35%, Reports and essays 45%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2022–2024)
- Fun if you like pop culture: each week covers a different trend or phenomenon, from films and memes to music.
- Do not expect K-pop all semester: a 2022 reviewer said it only came up near the end.
- Assessment is short blog posts plus essays and was considered manageable; the readings can drag.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is CULS20018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CULS20018?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CULS20018 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Presentations 35%, Reports and essays 45%.
- Is CULS20018 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Fun if you like pop culture: each week covers a different trend or phenomenon, from films and memes to music.
- What do students say about CULS20018?
- Fun if you like pop culture: each week covers a different trend or phenomenon, from films and memes to music. Do not expect K-pop all semester: a 2022 reviewer said it only came up near the end. Assessment is short blog posts plus essays and was considered manageable; the readings can drag.
- How many class hours a week does CULS20018 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CULS20018 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.
- Can I rate CULS20018?
- 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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