Overview

To do this, we'll help you hone essential skills such as critical thinking, analytical reading, writing, and public speaking. You'll gain an insightful understanding of multiculturalism and extensive knowledge about history, religion, politics, economics, arts, psychology, medical issues, and civil rights.

Key Facts

And by participating in the African American Studies Organization at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, you'll be able to promote social issues as you earn your degree. Upon graduation, your expansive knowledge base will make you invaluable throughout the medical, legal, political, humanitarian fields, and other sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

African American Studies Seminar

African-American Studies

Black Psychology

African American History Since 1865

African Diasporic Traditions
Research Methods in African American Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

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Priority Consideration deadlines. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies African studies View 538 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your official ACT or SAT scores. Test scores included on an official high school transcript or submitted directly from ACT or College Board are considered official for admission purposes. UAB does not “superscore” ACT or SAT results; your highest composite score will be considered.
Submit your PreACT or PSAT score in lieu of an ACT or SAT if you were unable to take the ACT or SAT. Score reports may be uploaded in the application portal.
a completed application;
a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.

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

30630 USD / year

≈ 30630 USD / year
Out-of-State

28140 USD / year

≈ 28140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 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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Programme Structure

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