Overview

This interdisciplinary major provides students with vital writing, research, and communication skills. The curriculum emphasizes anthropology, mass communications, education, English, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology.

The African-American Studies program offered at University of Florida also includes courses that emphasize US-Canadian, US-Caribbean, and US-African relations and assists students in finding internships for college credit and in applying for study abroad programs.

Key facts:

After obtaining a degree in African-American studies, students can seek careers as archivists, attorneys, civil rights professionals, community organizers, government employees, librarians, public policy professionals, professors, teachers, and researchers.
Graduates will also be prepared to enter graduate programs in African-American studies and other liberal arts fields, professional degree programs, and teacher-training programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Black Masculinity

Race, Religion, and Rebellion

African American Religion

Civil Rights and Religion

History of Hip-Hop

African American Politics and Policy

Race, Law and the Constitution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies African studies View 258 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

All international applicants should apply online.
Submit the non-refundable $30 application fee (U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank or credit card); an application will not be considered without this fee.

Freshmen must submit official SAT or ACT (with writing test) scores.

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Freshman applicants with coursework completed outside the US must submit at least three full years of their most current secondary school transcripts, in addition to the final/senior year schedule or predicted grades, in both native language of instruction, and if applicable, a certified English translation.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28658 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28658 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6380 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6380 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Gainesville

900 - 1335 USD /month

Living costs

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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