BA Africana Studies at New York University

Programme overview

The program in Africana Studies at New York University, part of the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (SCA), is a multicontinental and interdisciplinary program devoted to scholarship on the histories, political and cultural movements, literatures, institutions, economies, and identities of Africans and the African Diaspora across the globe.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: 128 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The Africana Studies major requires nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count), as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Social and Cultural Analysis; Advanced Research Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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