MA in African Studies

Key highlights:

• The program focuses on three main goals:
  1. Providing in-depth knowledge of Africa and its global interconnections.
  2. Developing critical analytical skills applicable to Africa-specific and broader contexts.
  3. Equipping students with professional competencies to work in various sectors internationally and nationally.
• The curriculum covers core compulsory courses including Nature, Population and Society in Africa, Economic Development, Religion, Culture and Society, Politics, Development, and Change, alongside advanced research methods.
• Elective courses and options include internships, fieldwork, and language courses (such as Kiswahili), allowing specialization in areas like sustainability, climate change, environmental governance, conflict, migration, and human rights.
• The teaching methods blend lectures, seminars, workshops, and group discussions, emphasizing active student participation.
• The program admits a maximum of 42 students, with reserved seats for non-EU/EEA applicants.
• Graduates gain interdisciplinary skills for careers in academia, public policy, international organizations, NGOs, and private sectors.

The MA in African Studies is offered by one of the few distinct African Studies centers in continental Europe and combines social sciences and humanities perspectives, maintaining a strong research-based teaching environment linked to real-world issues in Africa.

This information reflects the comprehensive and dynamic nature of the program at the University of Copenhagen.