Master of Arts in African Studies
Explore African societies, cultures, and global connections through an interdisciplinary Master's programme at the University of Basel.
Best for:Best for students with a background in social sciences or humanities seeking an interdisciplinary approach to African studies.
Overview
The Master of Arts in African Studies at the University of Basel is offered through the Centre for African Studies Basel (ZASB), providing a specialized interdisciplinary education since 2002. The curriculum draws upon the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences to examine the African continent through diverse perspectives rather than traditional single-discipline formulas. Students engage with key thematic fields including media and imagination, knowledge production and transfer, governance and politics, public health and social life, and environment and development. The programme requires the completion of 120 ECTS credits and prepares graduates for careers requiring deep contextual knowledge of contemporary African dynamics.
What you'll do
- Participate in interdisciplinary coursework spanning social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences
- Engage with core thematic fields such as governance, public health, and environmental development
- Complete coursework and research components equivalent to 120 ECTS credits
- Synthesize multiple disciplinary perspectives to analyze complex developments concerning Africa
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Ability to engage with interdisciplinary academic literature
- Critical thinking regarding socio-political and cultural dynamics
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How to apply
Deadline: April 30 / November 30
Visit the official Centre for African Studies Basel website to review application guidelines and submit your application through the university portal.
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- University transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate
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