Overview

The Africana Studies program at Agnes Scott College is designed to provide Agnes Scott College students with the opportunity to engage in the study of peoples of African descent around the world in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Key Features

History, culture and contemporary issues pertaining to people of African descent are the focus of Africana Studies. The core courses, offered in the departments of history, English, politics, philosophy, sociology and anthropology, and religious studies, deal variously with Africa, African Americans and the African Diaspora. Related courses are offered in psychology, music, modern foreign languages and literatures.

Careers

Africana Studies graduates can find a wealth of career opportunities.

Once you have been educated on the ways that race affects all aspects of society, this new lens of perspective enables you to understand and change our world for the better.

From social work to advocacy to education to politics, Africana Studies majors are well-equipped with an invaluable foundation of knowledge to engage the social and intellectual challenges of our times.

Activist

Educator

Human Resources

Journalist

Lawyer

Media Relations

Museum Curator

Policy Analyst

Political Analyst

Social Worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Afr-Amer Culture & Social Institutions

Kingdoms, Coionies and Nations: African History

The African Diaspora

Transatlantic Voodoo

African Societies From the Colonial Era To the Present

African American Women's History

African-American History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Decatur, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:

Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via the Common Application)

Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via the Common Application)

Official High School Transcript in English

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application or uploading to your admission portal.

Application fee of US $30- This fee is required of all international applicants and cannot be waived.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

53256 USD / year

≈ 53256 USD / year
Out-of-State

53256 USD / year

≈ 53256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53256 USD / year

≈ 53256 USD / year

Living costs

Decatur

United States

1072 - 1986 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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Overview

Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Decatur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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