Overview

The adjunct major in African Studies at Northwestern University is structured to serve two broad aims. First, students are exposed to the geographical and disciplinary breadth of African Studies.

To that end, all students are required to take a minimum number of 200-level core courses in African history, anthropology, literature, and/or politics, and seven elective courses distributed among an array of disciplines. Second, students are required to engage in an in-depth research practicum experience, the product of which they will develop in a capstone senior research seminar.

Open to all Northwestern University undergraduate students, the adjunct major is designed to complement students’ other programs of study.

Why African Studies at Northwestern?

African Studies is an interdisciplinary program that gives students the flexibility to choose from a broad range of courses in over 11 different academic departments.

Here at Northwestern, we have the oldest African Studies program in the country.

Northwestern has the largest Africana collection in existence at the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies.

African Studies allows students to learn about new cultures and languages and gain a broader global mindset.

There are numerous study abroad opportunities for travel to sub-Saharan Africa or North Africa.

Choose African Studies as a major or minor.

Engage in discussion with classmates and explore specific areas of interest in Afrilogue, an undergraduate student group.

Enhance your knowledge of African history and current events by attending weekly Wednesday lunch lectures and special events.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Background to African Civilization and Cultures: Agricultural Origins to the17th Century

Background to African Civilization and Cultures: 16th through 19th Centuries

Background to African Civilization and Cultures: 1875 to 1994

Contemporary African Worlds

Contemporary African Politics

African Literature in Translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

QuestBridge Applicant: September 26
Early Decision Applicant: November 1
Regular Decision Applicant: January 2
Transfer Applicant: March 15

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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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

Common Application or Coalition Application
Official secondary school transcript and school report
Counselor recommendation
At least one teacher recommendation
SAT or ACT scores†
While there is no minimum score required by Northwestern, competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and typically score in the high range on all sections of the exams we accept.
Early Decision Agreement (ONLY Early Decision applicants)
Midyear transcript
Music audition (ONLY School of Music applicants)
Required for homeschooled applicants ONLY: 3 SAT subject tests

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Overview

Overview

Why African Studies at Northwestern?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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