Black and African Diaspora Studies (BA) (BSc) at Dalhousie University

Interdisciplinary programme in Halifax studying the histories, cultures and lived experiences of Black communities in Canada, Africa, the Americas and beyond, with particular strength in African Canadian and African Nova Scotian history. It is offered as a BA or BSc pathway with major, honours, minor and certificate options, and direct entry from high school. Students take courses across history, sociology, political science, philosophy, literature and health.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Intake: September and January  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 begins with Introduction to Black and African Diaspora Studies, followed by Introduction to African Canadian Studies and African Nova Scotian History, then Black Radical Thought, Politics of Reparations and The Idea of Race in Philosophy, Literature and Art. Fourth year includes Research Methods, Afrofuturism, Centering Black Canadian Health and a capstone, Issues in Black and African Diaspora Studies.

Career pathways

Policy or community development officer, equity, diversity and inclusion advisor, researcher, educator; careers in government, community organizations, law, media and public policy; further study in law (JD), education, public policy, history, sociology, social work or African studies.

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