Overview

Just as Black Studies is a foundational field, AAAS is a foundational department. People of African descent, in countless ways, have transformed the cultures of the Americas and the world. African, African-American and Caribbean thinkers have also played a major role in defining some of the most critical issues in modern history of our time, just as the cultures of Africans and their descendants have transformed the cultures of the Americas and the world.

Key facts

As a AAAS major or minor, you will take courses in the humanities, creative arts and social sciences. You will gain the analytical tools needed to read, write, talk and think knowledgeably about the past, present and future of black people on the African continent, in the Americas and around the world.

The possibilities of a degree in African and African American Studies at Brandeis University are endless. Some of our students go on to pursue graduate study in African and African American studies or in a discipline represented in our department. Others use their knowledge to pursue careers in health care, social work, government, international organizations, business, journalism, law, education and other professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Colorism in Paradise
Critical Race Theory
The Spirit of Bandung: Afro-Asian Insurgency and Solidarity
Marginalized Voices and the Writing of History
African History in Real Time
Resistance and Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, 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

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application.
Official copies of all high school transcripts and/or GED certificate and/or marks from any externally graded national exams
A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official.
Standardized test scores or a graded analytical paper: You have three options to fulfill our testing requirement.
A mid-year report: If you're still in school, you'll need to submit a mid-year report from your senior year that includes grades for all classes. For Early Decision I students, first quarter or first trimester grades will fulfill this requirement.
A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed you in a core academic course (math, science, history, foreign language or English). (Homeschooled students and those applying for the Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program, see the tabs below for more details.)

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

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Out-of-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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