MA African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics and Culture

University of Bayreuth · Bayreuth, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
full-time part-time (study alongside work)
Campus
Bayreuth
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester

University of Bayreuth does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Requirements for the admission to the study programme include both of the following: A Bachelor’s degree in a social sciences-, humanities-, or history-oriented degree programme with a final grade of "2.5" or better language certificates (details below)
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL Essentials: 9.5 Reading: 8 Listening: 8 Speaking: 8 Writing: 8 IELTS Academic: 7.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries until 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries until 1 October
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About this programme

Profile of the Master's programme The Master of African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (MA) programme integrates the social science disciplines of social and cultural anthropology, sociology, political science, history and religion into one dynamic programme, while offering ample opportunity to specialise given the extensive Africa-related course selection available in each of the disciplinary areas. Students acquire an in-depth appreciation for diverse knowledge systems, multiple understandings of Africa, key debates in African Studies and current social and political developments on the continent as well as for the global processes and contexts that constitute them. Significantly, the guiding principle of the MA is that the generation of knowledge today can no longer be limited to the old intellectual traditions of Europe. The examination of knowledge production in Africa is exemplary for a decentred view of perspectives from and with the Global South. African Studies in Bayreuth The University of Bayreuth is one of the most important European locations for interdisciplinary African research with more than 40 professors and lecturers who have a research focus on Africa. Students are able to pursue a broad, interdisciplinary range of courses on Africa and Africa-related issues. Successful graduates of the Master in African Studies also have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree through the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African

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