82 Full-time Master's degrees in African Studies

The multidisciplinary African Studies master’s programme offers you an opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of angles, including historical, literary, cultural, socio-economic, and political.

The Politics and International Relations (Africa) programme from SOAS University of London explores contemporary debates regarding ideology, power, and political relationships across the African continent: from philosophies of liberation and race to forms of state-building and social protest, from the politics of gender to new forms of global influence and diplomatic power.

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

The African Studies programme at SOAS University of London provides an unrivalled programme of advanced modules on Africa - one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging regions.

The African Studies and Intensive Language from SOAS University of London provides students with competency in language skills and intercultural awareness and understanding.

Join Birmingham's internationally renowned Department of African Studies and Anthropology and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas. Learn more at the African Studies (by research) from University of Birmingham.

The Egyptology degree delivered by University of Liverpool provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research. It will enable you to develop into an independent researcher and produce an original research project, supported by an expert in Egyptology.

The Egyptology degree delivered at University of Liverpool enables graduates in Egyptology related disciplines to deepen their knowledge of Egyptian language and material culture. 

Throughout Liberty University's Worship Studies - African-American Worship (Online) degree, you will gain the ability to lead dynamic and enriching worship and bring a unique and communal worship experience to all cultures. 

The Egyptology programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive master level education in ancient civilisations. This public study mode course focuses on Egyptian language, literature, and archaeology. Students gain expertise in historical texts and material culture through world-class museum and library resources.

The African Studies MA at Leipzig University is a research-oriented programme. with the aim of providing students with an interdisciplinary and reflective perspective on Africa.

This Extractive Industry Law in Africa (Coursework) course from University of Pretoria is a selection-based programme and only selected applicants will be admitted to the programme and respective modules.

The African Studies programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides deep insights into the continent's diverse cultures and histories. Students engage with expert faculty to gain a sophisticated understanding of regional dynamics and languages.

Ghent University is the only university in Belgium where one can follow a full African Studies programme including a Bachelor and a Master. It therefore is a unique programme. It is also unique, because it approaches the African continent from different angles and because students learn how to tackle global issues with an open and critical mindset. 

This is an integrated programme in African Studies offered by the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

The Middle Eastern and North African Studies - Accelerated Master's Program from The University of Arizona allows students to explore gender and society in the Middle East, history and literature of the Middle East, linguistics of Middle Eastern languages, and Islamic Studies.

African Languages from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.  

The African American Studies programme of Clark Atlanta University provides a vital and innovative interdisciplinary course of research, study, and learning. Students explore past events historic global issues, diverse cultures, and our shared humanity.

The Pan-African Studies: African American Studies programme at the University of Louisville offers a comprehensive exploration of the global Black diaspora. This interdisciplinary degree is available through Kentucky's only dedicated Black Studies department, providing students with flexible full-time study options.

The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Security and Africa Studies (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.