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African Studies

African Studies is the study of the acquisition of African languages, their structure, history, grammar and use. It may also include study of a variety of African cultures and literature using the techniques of literary analysis and interpretation.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

African Studies

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Birmingham
UK, UAE
Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
Carleton College
USA
Carleton College is located in the historic town of Northfield, Minnesota, known for its safety
Small Institution <5000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Carleton University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Queens University
Canada
Conveniently located beside Lake Ontario and walking distance to downtown.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Medical-Doctoral Research University
University of Rochester
USA
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Research university with a flexible curriculum
Syracuse University
USA
City Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selective (25-50% admitted) Rates of admission vary by intended program of study
We offer both liberal arts and pre-professional programs of study, with a flexible curriculum.
University of Southern California (USC)
USA
Urban, in a very large city
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Liberal Arts Foundation with Subject Focus
York University
Canada
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) Admission requirements vary by programs.
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BA
Black Studies
BA
African-American Studies
BA
African Language
BA
African Studies
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Useful Skills

Note Taking
Analytical
Research
Speaking (Verbal Communication)
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Listening
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