Overview
Africa is a continent undergoing dynamic transformation on many levels. It combines new potentials and ongoing challenges: economic innovation and growth alongside persistent poverty and environmental challenges, political democratisation alongside authoritarianism, social and cultural diversity and creativity alongside limited opportunities and exclusions.
Both the public and private sectors need candidates able to skillfully navigate the complexity of Africa and understand its relationship to the world. As a graduate in African Studies, at University of Copenhagen, with a strong set of analytical, practical and communication skills, you will be well equipped to do this.
Profile and Career
- The aim of the Masters programme in African Studies is three-fold.
- Firstly, it is to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of Africa and its relationship to the world in relation to the continent’s diverse historical, social, political, economic and cultural dimensions.
- Secondly, it is to equip students with critical analytical capacities relevant to a range of social, political, economic and cultural challenges,that can be applied both to Africa-specific conditions and to other global, national and local contexts.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to African Studies
- Nature, Population and Society in Africa
- Economic Development in Africa
- Introduction to African Studies
- Nature, Population and Society in Africa
- Religion, Culture and Society in Africa
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies International Relations Sociology View 24 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in DenmarkAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 83
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Proof of English language proficiency level B (Danish secondary school) with a weighted grade point average of at least 3,0 or
- Acceptable TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Advanced English test scores no more than two years old or
- Proof that English is your native language or
- Proof that English was the language of instruction in your prior education at bachelor level.
Tuition Fee
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International
1000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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.
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