The "Cultural Studies" bachelor's program at the YSU Faculty of History has been training highly qualified specialists since 2002, with graduates successfully working in Armenian and international academic, cultural, and public platforms. The program is designed for those interested in national identity and heritage, issues related to the theory and history of culture, as well as contemporary socio-cultural processes, modern disciplines, and practices exploring culture and society.
The program combines a broad range of humanities and social sciences, providing students with a strong foundational education and helping them navigate the labor market with confidence.
Knowledge and skills offered by program
Within the framework of the program, students acquire comprehensive professional knowledge and skills, including a theoretical understanding of culture, methodologies for interpreting cultural phenomena, and applied analysis of the historical development of Armenian and world cultures.
Particular emphasis is placed on practical knowledge in the fields of cultural policy, modern management models, and the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.
The program also develops students' field research skills, including the study of cultural landscapes, the description and professional assessment of archaeological and architectural monuments, open-air sanctuaries, and related sites. In addition, students gain fundamental knowledge of museology, including collection research, exhibition planning and organization, cultural institution management, and risk assessment and prevention.
Program features and opportunities
Teaching within the "Cultural Studies" program extends beyond classroom lectures. Students gain practical experience in cultural policy, management models, and museology.
Field Research: Students explore Armenia's open-air cultural heritage, participate in research projects, and learn to document and assess archaeological and architectural monuments. The Dvin archaeological site serves as a venue for university initiatives, including seminars and conferences.
Practical Cooperation: The program maintains close cooperation with the History Museum of Armenia, the Matenadaran, and institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia for collection research and exhibition initiatives.
International Mobility: Within the framework of the Erasmus+ exchange program, students have the opportunity to study for one semester at the Universities of Florence, Messina, Salzburg, and Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
Student Conferences: Since 2009, the annual "Culture, History and Modernity" conference has brought together students and lecturers to discuss and analyze their research.
Social Support: High-achieving and socially disadvantaged students receive support through scholarships provided by the Friends of Armenia organization.
Demand for specialists and career opportunities
Graduates of the program qualify as cultural managers, theorists, researchers, and cultural critics. Their expertise is in demand in both academic and practical fields.
Career opportunities include positions within the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia and other government institutions, the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences, museums, galleries, and the Matenadaran, regional cultural centers, media organizations, tourism agencies, research institutions at YSU and other universities, as well as international organizations implementing cultural and social programs.
Admission to the "Cultural Studies" bachelor's program is based on the results of written examinations in Armenian Language and Literature, Armenian History, or a Foreign Language. Applications are accepted from April 15 through May 10 inclusive (until 6:00 p.m. on May 10).
