Overview

Concentrate your study regionally (Africa, Black America, Afro-Caribbean, Latin America, etc.) or thematically (literature and culture, politics, gender and sexuality, etc.), and work with dedicated faculty and take advantage of a flexible curriculum to tailor your studies to your interests.

Key Facts

In the African and Black Diaspora Studies program from DePaul University you will explore the Black experience from a variety of perspectives, including but not limited to historical, artistic, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical approaches. Study the diverse cultures and societies that make up the global African Diaspora.

Careers

Public policy

International business

Immigration work

Education

Social services

Human rights

Lobbying

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Africa: Peoples, Cultures, Ideas and Movements

Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin America

Harlem Renaissance and Negritude

Blacks and Love

Principles of African Art

Black Migration to the North

Black Feminist Theories in a U.S. Context

Religions of Africa and the Diaspora

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

192 Quarter Hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

African studies View 256 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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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts.

Four years of English

Three years of mathematics (minimum course work equivalent to Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

Three years of science (two of which must be lab science)

Two years of social science

Two years of language study other than English

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An official transcript showing courses taken and credit earned

Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)

Official community college transcripts for any courses taken

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

46776 USD / year

≈ 46776 USD / year
Out-of-State

46776 USD / year

≈ 46776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46776 USD / year

≈ 46776 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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Living costs

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Funding

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