Program Overview
The Afro-American Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison 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 7
- Tuition: USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Madison, 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
- Introduction to Contemporary Afro-American Society
- Hip-hop and Contemporary Society
- They: Race in American Literature
- Black Music and American Cultural History
- Directed Study
- Introduction to Visual Cultures
- Introduction to Black Womens Studies
- Introduction to Black Women Writers
- Introduction to African American Dramatic Literature
- Masterpieces of African American Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
- Official transcript(s) or academic records from each institution attended
- [International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Documents must be issued by the school with the official seal/stamp and offical signatures.]
- Reasons for Graduate Study if you did not include this with your online application to the Graduate School
- A writing sample
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wisconsin Madison 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 Wisconsin Madison
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
