The Master of Arts in Cultural Studies degree provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in three areas:
- Professional careers in community-based arts, culture, advocacy, education, and social service organizations
- Freelance, practice-based work
- Further academic study in the interdisciplinary arts, humanities, and social sciences
The Cultural Studies program provides students with a rich toolkit of skills and vital network of community relationships to enhance their future careers. Students are encouraged to draw from their own strengths and experiences to develop a career path unique to their passions and interests.
Cultural Studies graduates work in a variety of non-profit and for-profit arenas. Job titles include:
Cultural Researcher, Documentary Filmmaker, Program Manager, Program Developer, Media Commentator, Museum Administrator, Educator, Artist, Social Advocate, Cultural Trainer, Community Outreach Coordinator, and Executive Director
Resources for Current Students
The IAS Graduate Office is available to assist students in locating career opportunities related to Cultural Studies and their particular areas of interest. To discuss options or schedule an appointment, contact Lisa Olason at (425) 352-3136 or lolason@uwb.edu.
UW Career Resources
The UW career system offers numerous resources, many of which are graduate-specific:
- UW Bothell Career Center - Our campus career center provides a variety of job-search services, including workshops on resume and cover letter writing and interviewing, individual advising sessions, employer information, and career fairs. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these free services while enrolled in the program.
- GradStudents webpage - The UW Seattle Career Center hosts a graduate student webpage featuring a variety of workshops and events open to all UW graduate students.
- GradStudentCareerEvents listserv - Sign up to receive four emails each month about upcoming graduate student events and resources.
- GradStudentJobs listserv - Sign up to receive periodic emails about internships and jobs suited specifically for graduate-level students.
- Simpson Center for the Humanities - Sign up to receive a weekly events email offering a broad range of opportunities to enhance student learning and professional development.
- Husky Career Network - The UW Alumni Association offers current students complementary access to a searchable nationwide database of alumni volunteers offering networking referrals and information about their field. Husky Career Network lists more than 5,000 graduates who are willing to provide information on their industries, organizations, and job functions, to discuss their own career paths, and to offer suggestions to students and fellow alums considering similar careers or career transitions.
Academic Conferences/Calls for Papers
The following resources are identified as useful gateways to academic opportunities:
- Call for Papers - This website is provided by the Department of English at the University of Pennsylvania as a courtesy to the academic community. CFP's are posted by category.
- H-Net Academic Announcements - Search for academic conferences, calls for papers, and programs that may be of interest.
- Association for Cultural Studies - Find out about Cultural Studies conferences worldwide! Other resources may be accessed by ACS registered members.
- Conference Paper Guides - Published by the Writing Center Staff at Claremont Graduate University, this resource offers helpful tips on writing conference papers.
Resources for Cultural Studies Alumni
The UW Bothell Career Center offers a variety of services to help alumni explore options, build skills, and connect with employers. Throughout the year, the UW Bothell Career Center and UW Seattle Career Center offer numerous free workshops and events to support alumni in their career journeys. Please note, while the majority of services are available to alumni free of charge, there is a nominal fee for career counseling appointments and access to HuskyJobs, the UW's online job and internship database.
Cultural Studies alumni may join The UW Alumni Association to access a variety of career support options, including Husky Career Network, a searchable nationwide database of alumni volunteers offering networking referrals and information about their field.