Overview

Designed to provide curriculum that includes broad humanistic traditions in culture, arts and literature, history and historiography, and extensive social and behavioral theoretical foundations as intrinsic components of the study of Africa and the African diaspora, the African American and African Studies program of the University of Minnesota aims to provide its graduates interdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Key Features

The major prepares you:

To understand and meaningfully engage with the experiences, histories, and realities of African American life.

To gain awareness of the historical, political, social, and economic realities that shape African societies today.

To examine the transnational social and cultural networks stemming out of the migrations of African peoples on a global scale.

To appreciate the artistic and cultural contributions of African peoples to world cultures and civilizations.

To explore the underlying tensions and larger conflicts experienced by peoples of African descent in racially and ethnically unequal societies.

To appreciate the social-political movements born out of the struggles of African-descended people against historical injustices, oppression, and dispossession (the Civil Rights, Black Power, Pan-Africanist movements, etc.).

Careers

Students in the Department of African American & African studies go on to a number of different professional fields, as teachers, editors, historians, researchers, and more.

The coursework you pursue provides a great foundation for many areas of interest upon graduation. The skills you gain in verbal and written communication, cultural competence and understanding, and critical thinking will be immediately applicable as you enter your field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Women in Africa: 1500 to the Present

African American Studies. Race, Power, and Justice US

Africa. Global Perspectives

African World Literature. Global Perspectives, Literature, Writing Intensive

Contemporary Issues in Africa. Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies African studies View 255 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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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

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

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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Key Features

Careers

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

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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