Program Overview
The African Studies at University of Oxford is a MSc 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
- Tuition: EUR 21,068 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,488 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, 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
Course Structure
- South Africa: African Politics and the Transition
- Violence and Historical Memory in Eastern Africa
- Political Economy of Health and Medicine in Africa
- Culture and Society of West Africa
- Democratization and Multi-Party Politics in Africa
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in a relevant discipline in the humanities or social sciences.
English is the language of instruction for all programmes offered at Oxford and it is mandatory that all theses or examination papers are written in English. The University has approved both a standard and a higher level of required ability in English. For all taught programmes the higher level is mandatory; for research programmes, departments have selected the level that is most appropriate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 21,068 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,488 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 21,068 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,488 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford 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 Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months