Overview

Africana Studies appraises the past, examines the present, and seeks to shape the future by highlighting the cultural, historical, philosophical, and political contributions of Black people in Africa and throughout the African diaspora.

Key Features

As such, Africana Studies at The City University of New York offers an interdisciplinary major leading to a B.A. degree. The Department of Africana Studies is in the School of Arts and Humanities with such departments as Latin American & Latino Studies, Women's Studies, History, Philosophy, Music, English, and Journalism.

Students can major or minor in Africana Studies, and/or combine this major with other majors, such as Early Childhood Education. Courses taken in Africana Studies can also fulfill the College's GEN. ED. distribution requirement in historical studies, comparative culture, the arts, or literature.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The courses are grouped into five sequences: African-American, community and urban; Afro-Caribbean; African; and Arts and Languages. The Department also participates in the interdisciplinary programs in Latin American & Latino Studies, Political Science, Sociology, History, Philosophy and Women's Studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies African studies View 257 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.

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General requirements

Submit a non-refundable $65 application fee.

Submit official high school transcript(s) with proof of graduation or GED/HSE diploma and score.

SAT or ACT scores are optional

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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

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Out-of-State

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9150 USD / year

≈ 9150 USD / year

Additional Details

New York residents: $3,465 per semester

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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