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Overview
The MA in African Studies provides an unrivalled programme of advanced modules on Africa; one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging regions. The opportunity for interdisciplinary study...Read more
The MRes degree is a research programme with some provision for taught modules. It is aimed at those who wish to move beyond undergraduate work and to engage in research in depth for a postgraduate thesis,...Read more
Structure
The Swahili component can be taken either at beginner or at intermediate level.
Please note that on all Area Studies degrees, including African Studies:
a maximum of 60 credits can be taken...Read more
This programme combines development studies with an interdisciplinary focus on Africa. It provides an advanced understanding of the African cultural, political and historical circumstances which have...Read more
Overview
Supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil degrees within the broad general area of African studies. Research topics such as the study of a language (from a descriptive, comparative,...Read more
African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)
The Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in a centre of excellence in the study of Africa. African Studies and Anthropology...Read more
This is a research programme that focuses on contemporary Africa. It provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments and provides you with the research...Read more
The MA African Studies is a multidisciplinary programme focusing on contemporary Africa. It provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments in Africa and the Diaspora. ...Read more
The MSc in African Studies is a three-term course, designed both as a stand-alone interdisciplinary introduction to current debates about Africa, and as a preparation for doctoral research on Africa. ...Read more
Programme description
This is an established and highly regarded programme that offers an intensive introduction to the study of Africa.
Grounded in the disciplines of anthropology, politics and history...Read more
The MPhil in African Studies offers a taught course with a substantial research component and provides an excellent foundation for students wanting to develop their knowledge of Africa. ...Read more
Programme description
The programme offers the chance to develop regional expertise with a focus on the theory and practice of international development.
International Development is concerned with...Read more