Program Overview
The African Studies at Yale University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the African Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the African Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Agrarian Question and Development in Africa
- Democratic Politics and Public Policy in Contemporary Africa
- Language and Identity in South Africa
- The Rwandan Genocide in Comparative Context
- Language Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa
- West African Islam: Jihad Tradition and Its Pacifist Opponents
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The GRE General Test is required. The TOEFL is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. This requirement is waived only for applicants who will have received a degree, prior to matriculation at Yale, from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction. There is no formal waiver process or form required.
- Completed online application form.
- Personal statement
- Supplemental statements
- R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
- Official transcripts: A four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent; A scanned or electronic copy of each transcript from every college or university you have ever attended; If submitting official transcripts, all final transcripts must include the degree type and graduation/degree conferral date; Although not required for admission, applicants completing a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree outside of the United States or Canada are encouraged to submit a transcript evaluation from World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators
- Official GRE, GMAT or LSAT score report
- Official TOEFL and IELTS test score report
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months