Overview

Drawing on diverse methodologies and academic disciplines, Africana Studies teaches students to think analytically and critically about global Black experiences across space and time. Africana Studies also trains students to make intellectual connections among global, national, and local contexts.
Building on the university's strengths in the social sciences, behavioral sciences, and humanities, Africana Studies provides an intellectual center for teaching, research, and community engagement that prepares students to function effectively in a multicultural society and diverse international environments.

Students graduating with a degree in Africana Studies at Tulane University are well prepared with the cultural resources and tools needed to pursue most professional careers. Recent graduates have enrolled in graduate school, launched for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, and conducted relief work in various African countries. Others have pursued professional careers in medicine, social work, and law.

Key features

Students should note that more than half of the courses which count toward the Africana Studies Major are based in other Departments, Programs and Schools across the University. Students may take a wide range of electives in departments such as Art History, Communication, French, Music, Political Science or Psychology for example in order to complete the Africana Studies Major.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Issues in African Studies

Cultrs Sub-Saharn Africa

African Modernities

African Prehistory

African Cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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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

Application (including list of activities and personal statement)
High School Transcript
Secondary School Report/Guidance Counselor Recommendation*
SAT or ACT Scores
Portfolio or audition materials (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

67592 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67592 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67592 USD / year

≈ 67592 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Key features

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

New Orleans

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