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MA Afrikastudien / African Studies at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught, research-oriented master's programme giving an interdisciplinary and reflexive perspective on Africa, drawing on methods from the humanities, cultural studies and social sciences.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Afrikastudien  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Interdisciplinary and research-oriented study of Africa, deepening methods and knowledge from several humanities, cultural and social science disciplines.

Career pathways

Fields include research and academia, culture and media (publishers, trade fairs, museums, tourism, archives), and multicultural social and development work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in the humanities, cultural studies or social sciences; modules worth at least 30 credit points with a focus on Africa or relevance to African studies, or equivalent knowledge (e.g. placements in Africa or Africa-related organisations); English at CEFR B2 (or equivalent); French or another official language of the African Union (Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili etc.) at CEFR B1 (or equivalent). The institute checks the requirements and issues a decision. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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