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Program Description

Comprehensive overview of the program

Program Description

The Diploma in Cultural Studies at the University of Sierra Leone is a professional program designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of culture, society, and the arts. The program prepares graduates to analyze, preserve, and promote cultural heritage, and to engage in community and media-based cultural initiatives.

Career Outcomes

Your pathway to professional success

Career Opportunities:

Cultural Heritage Officer

Museum or Gallery Assistant

Community Cultural Program Coordinator

Media and Arts Consultant

Research Assistant in Cultural Studies

NGO or Government Cultural Projects Officer

Event and Cultural Program Planner

Graduates are prepared for employment in museums, cultural centers, media organizations, NGOs, government cultural departments, and for further studies in cultural studies, anthropology, or arts management.

Program Requirements

Admission and graduation criteria

The minimum requirement is 4 (four) GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE credits, including English Language and History, in not more than two sittings. Holders of other relevant qualifications e.g. Teachers’ Certificate who have demonstrated aptitude in the arts or cultural skills may be invited for an interview to determine their eligibility.