Masters Degrees in African Society & Culture Studies

We have 32 Masters Degrees in African Society & Culture Studies

Masters degrees in African Society & Culture Studies look at the societies and cultures that make up the African continent. This is a broad field that, depending on the particular programme and institution, could encompass Anthropology, Art, Media, Music and Religion. Related Masters degrees include African Language & Literature, African History and Postcolonial Studies. Because of the size and scale of the African continent, you’ll often be able to focus on a specific region of Africa, for example Western African Society & Culture Studies.

Why study a Masters in African Society & Culture Studies?

## After Asia, Africa is the world’s largest continent (both by size and population), and the incredible diversity of its societal and cultural make-up reflects this. A Masters in African Society & Culture Studies allows you to focus on one or many aspects of this background. There’s an impressive scope for unique, rewarding postgraduate study within the field of African Society & Culture. Africa’s long and turbulent history makes for a fascinating window into many different societal and cultural institutions. Graduates will be well-equipped to work in Africa itself in a range of sectors. Alternatively, they could continue their studies in academia, or use their critical skills with a publisher, media organisation, charity or NGO, to name a few possibilities.

African Studies and Anthropology MA by Research

University of Birmingham |
School of History and Cultures

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. View course

Online On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

History of Art and Archaeology - MA

SOAS University of London |
School of Arts

is a unique opportunity to study the History of Art and Archaeology of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. View course

On campus Part time Full time

Film Studies - MPhil/PhD

SOAS University of London |
School of Arts

The Centre for Creative Industries, Media, and Screen Studies (CCIMSS) invites applications for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in film… View course

On campus Part time Full time

Music - MPhil/PhD

SOAS University of London |
School of Arts

Staff and students of the Department of Music pursue research on a wide range of subjects, mainly but not exclusively focused on the music of Asia and Africa. View course

On campus Full time

MRes Law

SOAS University of London |
College of Law

aims to provide students with advanced skills in legal research, the ability to undertake high level analysis of law and legal issues with a focus on… View course

On campus Part time Full time

Law - MPhil/PhD

SOAS University of London |
College of Law

programme accepts candidates wishing to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law. … View course

On campus Part time Full time

Law (3+ pathway) - PhD

SOAS University of London |
College of Law

programme accepts candidates wishing to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law. View course

On campus Part time Full time

MA The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

University of East Anglia |
School of Art, Media and American Studies

Are you fascinated by global histories of art? On this unique Master’s course, you’ll study the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, past and present. View course

On campus Full time Scholarships available

Languages and Cultures Across Borders (MA)

University of London, School of Advanced Study |
Postgraduate Courses

We have three upcoming webinars and events for the MA in Languages and Cultures Across Borders, which are free for you to join and will give you more… View course

On campus Part time Full time

Africa and Development MA

University of Birmingham |
School of History and Cultures

Looking to pursue a career in international development, or explore the field of African Studies? Gain enhanced knowledge of development studies… View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

African Studies MRes

University of Birmingham |
School of History and Cultures

Join a network of African Studies researchers and study taught modules with the freedom to pursue your own research proposal. View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

African Studies MA by Research

University of Birmingham |
School of History and Cultures

Join Birmingham's internationally renowned Department of African Studies and Anthropology and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas. View course

Online On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

African Studies - MA

SOAS University of London |
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

at SOAS provides an unrivalled programme of advanced modules on Africa - one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging regions. View course

On campus Part time Full time

Cultural Studies - MA

SOAS University of London |
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

programme aims to offer grounding in the theories on Cultural Studies which draws on Marxism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Post-Marxism… View course

On campus Part time Full time

Translation and Intercultural Studies - MA

SOAS University of London |
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

programme explores the vital intersection of Intercultural Studies and Translation Studies, offering a sophisticated lens through which to view our interconnected world. View course

On campus Part time Full time

Masters Degrees in African Society & Culture Studies

We have 32 Masters Degrees in African Society & Culture Studies

Why study a Masters in African Society & Culture Studies?

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