Program Overview
The African Studies MADiploma at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 MADiploma programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the African Studies MADiploma 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
- Research Skills and Methods in African Studies
- Advanced Perspectives on Africa
- African Fiction and its Critics
- Caribbean Fiction
- Caribbean Poetry
- Contemporary Gender Issues in Africa
- History and Politics of Southern Africa
- Independent Study Module
- Livelihoods and Development in Africa
- Media and Popular Culture in Africa
- Modern Ghana
- Reading African Poetry
- The Social Life of the Economy
- Trajectories of Emancipation in West Africa
- Yoruba Culture
- Detailed module descriptions of DASA modules
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MA programmes normally require an upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent with some background in the disciplines to be studied. Applicants with a background in other disciplines, or with less traditional qualifications, may be accepted for the Diploma in African Studies.
English language requirements:
- by holding an English language qualification to the right level
- by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham 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 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months