African Studies, University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham the United Kingdom

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The award
Postgraduate Diploma

How long you will study
16 Months

Domestic course fees
GBP 2550 per year

How you will study
part-time

Course starts
September

International course fees
find out

All study options

About African Studies at University of Birmingham

The MA African Studies is a multidisciplinary programme focusing on contemporary Africa. It provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments in Africa and the Diaspora. It also enables you to develop your critical and analytical powers in relation to current events in Africa, as well as your ability to approach contemporary African issues from interdisciplinary standpoints.

The programme provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a broad-based, multidisciplinary study of contemporary Africa. It enhances your ability to prepare and present to an audience material you have researched. To achieve Diploma level, you will need to complete six taught modules. MA students will need to complete six taught modules plus a 15,000-word dissertation.

Study options for this course

  • The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
  • The awardPostgraduate DiplomaHow you will studyPart-timeHow long you will study16 months
    Course startsSeptemberDomestic course feesGBP 2550 per yearInternational course fees find out

Entry requirements

Students will need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English and they can demonstrate their level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.

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