Overview

In the junior and senior years, students develop analytical ability and focus their studies on research in a particular discipline such as anthropology, art history, history, languages and literatures, political science, or sociology or on topics such as global health, economic development, or human rights.

Learning outcomes

African Studies at Yale University provides training of special interest to those considering admission to graduate or professional schools or careers in education, journalism, law, management, medicine, politics, psychology, international relations, creative writing, or social work. The interdisciplinary structure of the program offers students an opportunity to satisfy the increasingly rigorous expectations of admissions committees and prospective employers for a broad liberal arts perspective that complements specialized knowledge of a field.

Students in Yale College are eligible to complete the M.A. in African Studies in one year of graduate work if they begin the program in the third and fourth undergraduate years. Students interested in this option must complete eight graduate courses in the area by the time of the completion of the bachelor’s degree. Only two courses may be counted toward both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Successful completion of graduate courses while still an undergraduate does not guarantee admission into the M.A. program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aesthetics and Meaning in African Arts and Cultures

South African Writing after Apartheid

Nigeria and Its Diaspora

African Encounters with Colonialism

A History of South Africa

Africa in the Era of the Slave Trade

Post-Conflict Politics

Islamic Social Movements

Topics in World Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

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

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

Standardized test results (ACT or SAT)

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

Mid-Year Report & Final Report

Tuition Fee

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International

67250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

67250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

67250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New Haven

1380 - 2110 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 African Studies.

Available Scholarships

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