Program Overview
The African Studies at University of Cambridge is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 9 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 Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 21,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
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
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Applications are welcome from British, EU and international graduate students. Minimum qualifications are a solid 2.1 honours degree and an excellent command of English, although an upper 2.1 or first-class honours degree is normally required by the Centre of African Studies. All candidates for admission to the MPhil are expected to be of PhD potential and to have degree results in at least the top quarter of the graduating cohort at their previous university.
It should be emphasised that the entry system for the University of Cambridge is a flexible one, notwithstanding the requried minimum academic standard. The Centre of African Studies does not follow mechanical rules to judge applicants; instead, for each individual, it considers: the level of academic achievement, relevant work experience, the research proposal, the suitability of the MPhil in African Studies course to the applicant\xc2\x92s academic and professional needs, and the applicant\xc2\x92s academic references and writing sample.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge 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 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months