Overview

Covering a vast historical period and geographical expanse, the African and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) at Boston College acquaints students with the multiplicity and diversity of the African diaspora and the world in which we all live.

Features

Using interdisciplinary and comparative approaches, the program draws on a broad range of methodologies in English, history, sociology, philosophy, theology, communication, and theatre.

AADS courses tend to focus on one or more of the following Central Themes:

Globalization
Intersectionality
Social Justice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African-American History
Managing Diversity
From #BlackLivesMatter to #MeToo
Music and Social Justice
Spirits, Race & Culture
The History of Jazz
Hip Hop in American Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

African studies View 256 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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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Testing
International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.
Curriculum Evaluation
All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript.
Supporting Materials
The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form
Teacher Evaluations
Application Fee
English Proficiency

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

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year
Out-of-State

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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