Overview

The Africana Studies Program at the College of William & Mary offers a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies. Both majors and minors in Africana Studies will study Africa and African peoples, examine the experiences and contributions of Americans of African descent, and focus on the dispersions of peoples from the African continent. The coursework integrates multiple fields and often transcends disciplinary boundaries. Your coursework will cover history, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, and religion. You will learn about the literature, music, drama, dance, and cinema created by people of Africa and African descent. Many of our courses do not have prerequisites and are appropriate for non-majors.

Study Abroad

You are encouraged to enhance your scholarly study by studying abroad. Be sure to coordinate your plans with the Reves Center. They have lots of resources to help you find an appropriate program, finance your experience, and to make sure that your credits transfer smoothly.

The faculty sponsor the W&M Summer Program at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. This program has a unique international service learning component, and is taught by Africana Studies faculty. There are lots of other options out there, though. You may also study away from W&M through another U.S. school or program, both domestically and abroad.

Programme Structure

Modules:

African Studies

African American Studies

African Diaspora

African Diaspora since 1808

Africana Studies Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

African studies View 257 other Bachelors in African studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted application through The Common Application or The Coalition Application

The Secondary School Report form complete with a high school transcript and counselor letter of recommendation

The Midyear School Report form, should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first semester grades are available.

$75 application fee payment, or a fee waiver request

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year
Out-of-State

44876 USD / year

≈ 44876 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19178 USD / year

≈ 19178 USD / year

Living costs

Williamsburg

United States

1306 - 2134 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Study Abroad

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Williamsburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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