4.5 (12) Read 12 reviews
Overview
The MA African Studies Program strives to provide students with a strong grounding in the traditional African Studies core disciplines (including political science, anthropology, history, geography, literature) while giving them the opportunity to form their course of study around their professional and academic goals.
Themes include the socioeconomic development of the continent in the context of Africa’s grand cultural and historical traditions. Students may also view the study of Africa as an excellent case-study of the process of social change in the developing world.
Program Learning ObjectivesStudents will have a broad familiarity with Africa’s geographic, historical and linguistic variety. In addition, students will be prepared to:
- Communicate African issues orally and in writing in a professional manner
- Use a variety of methodological approaches to African research and relevant ethical problem
- Investigate and analyze African social and cultural issues
- Mount independent research projects focusing on African content
- Work in multicultural settings on African and related projects
Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates of the African Studies program at Ohio University have gone on to pursue career opportunities all over the world in politics, foreign service, public health, government and non-governmental organizations, and international development agencies, as well as teaching and research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Readings in African Studies
- Research Methods in Leadership and Public Affairs
- Seminar in Cultural Anthropology
- Media and the Muslim world
- The Politics of Developing Areas
- Gender, Environment and Development
- Fundamentals of Global Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
-
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , International
-
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Anthropology View 207 other Masters in Anthropology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Requirements:
In addition to university admission requirements of a minimum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree and a TOEFL of 80+ for non-native English speakers, students need to also submit;
- Resume or CV
- A personal statement or statement of purpose: Should speak to your career goals and how the program fits into that
- An autobiographical sketch: Should highlight your experiences and how they influenced your decision to apply to the program
- 3 letters of recommendation: Should be academic references.
Tuition Fee
To alway see correct tuition fees
-
International
17436 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8718 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
17436 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8718 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
9444 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4722 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Athens
1079 - 1780 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content