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BA Africana Studies (Barnard) at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary study of the history, politics, cultures and literatures of Africa and African Diaspora communities in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe, with a gendered analysis of racial and diasporic formations.

Faculty: Barnard College  |  Department: Africana Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major consists of ten courses; students may add one of five CCIS minors as a specialization.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to Barnard College, not to the major: holistic review of school transcripts from 9th grade, letters of recommendation, writing and test scores (SAT/ACT test-optional for the 2026-2027 enrollment cycle). First-year Early Decision deadline is November 1.

USD 73,120 a year (2026-2027). Barnard undergraduate tuition for all students (college rate, not specific to the major); excludes comprehensive fee, health insurance, housing and meal plans. Source

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