Overview

Africana Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges aim to provide students with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of the culture and history of the peoples of Africa and of African descent. This understanding comes through the acquisition of different perspectives: historical, anthropological, cross-cultural, contemporary and artistic or literary.

Graduates with Africana Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges will:

examine Africa and its Diaspora, through an examination of the centrality of racism and colonialism in the construction of the modern world, and the importance of opposition and resistance to these forces in the pursuit of social justice.

have the opportunity to complete a major in Africana studies or a minor in African studies, Africana studies, and African-American studies.

develop analytic, critical and creative thinking, writing and research skills.

explore the dynamic intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, class and culture.

be equipped with the skills, tools, sensitivities and the knowledge necessary to be responsible citizens in a diverse and global society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Experience

South Africa: An Orientation

African Voices: Identity and Colonial Legacy in Recent African Literature

Growing Up Black

Black Cinema

Growing Up Black

Black Earth: Nature and African American Writing

New World Voices

Ghettoscapes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

Common Application
Official transcript and School Report from each secondary and post-secondary institution you have attended. If these documents are not in English, please provide a certified translation.
Recommendation from a high school teacher in one of the following subject areas: English, history/social sciences, mathematics, science or foreign language.
Mid-Year Report
English Proficiency (Required if English is not your first language)
Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64988 USD / year

≈ 64988 USD / year
Out-of-State

64988 USD / year

≈ 64988 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

64988 USD / year

≈ 64988 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Graduates with Africana Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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