Overview

The English and African American and African Diaspora Studies program is offered at Indiana University Bloomington. As a humanistic discipline in the democratic tradition, African American and African Diaspora Studies dispels myths and exposes those attitudes that perpetuate racism in American life.

Key Facts

Liberal arts skills stressed in the African American and African Diaspora Studies program include critical thinking and experiential learning skills, creative writing, reflective critical reading and writing, ethical and moral reasoning, service learning, community service, intercultural competence, and social justice as civic duties of value, scholarship of engagement, and interdisciplinary analysis.

You can also earn one of our interdepartmental majors:

African American and African Diaspora Studies and Religious Studies is offered in association with the Department of Religious Studies.

African American and African Diaspora Studies and English is offered in association with the Department of English.

African American and African Diaspora Studies and History is offered in association with the Department of History.

African American and African Diaspora Studies and Sociology is offered in association with the Department of Sociology.

Careers

Graduates from the African American and African Diaspora Studies program successfully pursue careers in academics, theatre and drama, music composition, information technology, law, engineering, education, journalism, criminal justice, creative writing, fundraising, politics, social work, business, community organizing, nonprofits, healthcare, the legal profession, banking, and technology industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African American History

Early Black American Writing

Groups Theatre Workshop

Black Music of Two Worlds

Contemporary Black American Writing

African American Dance Company

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies African studies British Studies View 143 other Bachelors in British 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Common Application essay or Apply IU 200-400 word IU-specific essay

Academic records

Demonstration of English proficiency

Financial documents

Application fee or waiver

SAT or ACT exam scores (optional)

Letters of recommendation (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42294 USD / year

≈ 42294 USD / year
Out-of-State

42294 USD / year

≈ 42294 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English and African American and African Diaspora Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bloomington

Funding

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