Program Overview
The Afro-American Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Afro-American 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 414 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 110 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Amherst Center, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Afro-American 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
- Black Politics in America: Haiti and Cuba
- Gender in Pan-African Studies
- Black Radical Thought
- Slavery
- Black Intellectual History & Ideology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 414 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 110 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 414 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 110 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months