Overview

Key facts

The African Studies program at Simon Fraser University is in the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await.

Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Author
Campaign Staff
Community Worker
Customs Officer
Diplomat
Financial/Economic Analyst
Foreign Service Officer

Programme Structure

Course include:

Ancient Egypt and Africa
Africa after the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Modern Middle East
History of Africa to the 19th Century: From Ancient Times to the Slave Trade
Classical Islamic Civilization
Comparative World Politics: Trajectories, Regimes, Challenges

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

African studies View 8 other Bachelors in African studies in Canada

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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

PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements

All students must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior high school

Submit a transcript which includes grades for all courses completed and final grades for the first semester of Senior Year. (An admission average is calculated on final year results.)

Tuition Fee

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International

36024 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36024 CAD per year
National

7360 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7360 CAD per year

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /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 African Studies.

Available Scholarships

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