African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth

English-taught Master's programme (M.A.) combining social and cultural anthropology, sociology, political science and religion studies on Africa. Students specialise in one disciplinary area and engage with diverse knowledge systems and key debates in African Studies. Part-time study is possible.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

3 core modules Interdisciplinary African Studies (15 ECTS), 3 core discipline modules (15), 4 core seminars in a chosen focal area including methods training (20), 3 electives (15), 2 language courses (8; e.g. Kiswahili, Bambara, Hausa), a Study Project (20) and the Master's thesis with research seminar (27).

Career pathways

Academic positions in universities and research institutions; public and media relations, NGOs and international organisations, diplomacy, tourism, education and training, museums and archives, corporate public relations. Doctoral route via BIGSAS.

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