African Studies

88 Master's degrees in African Studies

Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)

Ypsilanti, United States

Africology and African American Studies

The Master of Arts in Africology and African American Studies offers two optional tracks: Applied or Thesis-based. Students are required to choose a complementary focus according to their vocational orientation or their undergraduate degrees—from among participating disciplinary programs/departments across academic disciplines and programs of Eastern Michigan University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus +2

1 year$20,916/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

African Literature

The Master of African Literature offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in the field of African Literature is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree. Students adopt perspectives that take seriously our location in southern Africa while also taking into account the global relevance of African literary practice.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$3,162/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

African Studies

The African Studies programme from the University of Cambridge offers a taught course with a substantial research component and provides an excellent foundation for students wanting to develop their knowledge of Africa.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

9 months$50,312/yr

University of Louisville

Louisville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Pan-African Studies: African American Studies

The Pan-African Studies: African American Studies programme at the University of Louisville offers a comprehensive exploration of the global Black diaspora. This interdisciplinary degree is available through Kentucky's only dedicated Black Studies department, providing students with flexible full-time study options.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$31,108/yr

University of Porto4,0(118)

Porto, Portugal Top 2% in Worldwide

African Studies

The African Studies programme of the University of Porto is a joint degree of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences, counting upon the active collaboration of the Faculties of Economics and Law, in order to promote interdisciplinarity.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,677/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Egyptology

The Egyptology from the University of Oxford is a two-year taught graduate degree that offers a satisfying, advanced course of study in the languages, cultures, and history of ancient Egypt. While the MPhil functions as a course in its own right, it is also designed to take students to the stage where they can embark on doctoral research in Egyptology.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$55,825/yr

University of Kansas4,6(8)

Lawrence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

African and African-American Studies

The African and African-American Studies program at University of Kansas takes two years of full-time study. Nine upper-division and graduate courses, in addition to a thesis or additional course work for a non-thesis option, are required for the degree.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,712/yr

Yale University4,3(50)

New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

African Studies and Public Health

A African Studies and Public Health joint degree from Yale University, is more than simply a list of courses taken in both programs. It is an integrated educational program which is designed to achieve a combination of the two programs in a way that is complementary to both while protecting the integrity of each separate degree program.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$55,320/yr

Clark Atlanta University4,0(17)

Atlanta, United States

African American Studies

The African American Studies programme of Clark Atlanta University provides a vital and innovative interdisciplinary course of research, study, and learning. Students explore past events historic global issues, diverse cultures, and our shared humanity.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,040/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Near Eastern Studies

The Near Eastern Studies program delivered at New York University focuses on the contemporary political economy and cultures of the region and the historical processes that have shaped the present.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,646/yr

Stony Brook University4,4(14)

New York City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Africana Studies

Africana Studies from Stony Brook University is for anyone who wants to have a more profound understanding of the contemporary globalized world. The M.A. in Africana Studies is intended to develop an understanding of the experiences of people of African descent in all regions of the globe and across time.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,746/yr

Leiden University4,0(130)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

African Studies

The African Studies programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and offers you the opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of perspectives: historical, anthropological, literary, linguistic, cultural, geographical, economic and political.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,257/yr

Sapienza University of Rome4,1(554)

Roma, Italy Top 1% in Worldwide

Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa

The Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa program of the Sapienza University of Rome is aimed at the study of the Mediterranean and the Asian region of the Near and Middle East (including Egypt).

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,419/yr

University of Bayreuth4,5(104)

Bayreuth, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

African Verbal and Visual Arts

The English-taught African Verbal and Visual Arts programme of University of Bayreuth builds on knowledge relating to the diversity and creativity in languages, literatures, arts, and media in Africa. The interdisciplinary orientation and various subject combinations make the programme one-of-a-kind.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$402/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Politics and International Relations (Africa)

The Politics and International Relations (Africa) programme from SOAS University of London applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Africa pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,266/yr

Wits Business School3,3(4)

Johannesburg, South Africa

African Philanthropy

The Master of Management in African Philanthropy at Wits Business School aims to build the skills of future leaders in philanthropy and related fields. This programme is designed for students or professionals seeking specialisation.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,079/yr

Florida International University (FIU)4,3(88)

Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

African and African Diaspora Studies

The M.A. degree in African and African Diaspora Studies from Florida International University provides interdisciplinary, graduate level education and prepares students to develop and employ theoretical, analytical, and methodological approaches the research of critical issues pertaining to African America, the African and its diasporas.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$19,014/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

African Studies

The African Studies programme at SOAS University of London provides an unrivalled programme of advanced modules on Africa - one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging regions.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,266/yr

Stellenbosch University4,3(130)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Security and Africa Studies (Option A)

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Security and Africa Studies (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$3,957/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

African American and African Diaspora Studies

The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University Bloomington provides a theoretical base of knowledge and a context for analyzing African American and diaspora experiences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,271/yr