Overview

Villanova University’s Africana Studies Program connects faculty, students, and community members interested in the academic study of Africa and the African diaspora. With 25 faculty affiliates, about 20 courses offered each semester, a robust calendar of public events, and a major and a minor, the Program has grown significantly since its founding in 1994.

Whether the topic is politics in Africa, the literature of the Black diaspora in France, the history of the US civil rights movement, or Black theology, the Africana Studies Program encourages critical thinking, crossing disciplinary boundaries, and connecting academic work with lived reality.

Vision

As an Augustinian Catholic university, Villanova is oriented to its core by the vision of an African diasporic faith leader, and the Africana Studies Program contributes to the University’s mission as we pursue knowledge that has often been overlooked or undervalued, and as we develop deeply inclusive community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constructs of Blackness
Africana History or Literary Elective
US Black Freedom Movement
African American Rhetoric
Africana Philosophy
Race, Class, and Gender

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

African studies View 256 other Bachelors in African studies in United States

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with Essays
$80 application fee
Secondary School Report and Transcript(s): All documents submitted must be official and in the original language. Documents not in English must be accompanied by an official translation in order to be reviewed.
English Language Proficiency
Financial Documentation

Tuition Fee

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International

66838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66838 USD per year during 48 months.
National

66838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66838 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

66838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66838 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Africana Studies.

Available Scholarships

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