Masters Degrees in African Society & Culture Studies, United Kingdom

The Department of African Studies and Anthropology has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the study of Africa and its diasporas. Read more

The MA in Global Literature and Culture is a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural manifestations of colonial conquest, national identities, anti-colonial resistance and post-colonial struggles. Read more

Overview On this unique programme you’ll study the historical and contemporary arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. You’ll benefit from teaching that emphasises museum anthropology and material culture. Read more

The MA African Studies (Literature Pathway) enables students to engage critically with varied aspects of oral and written literatures in Africa. Read more

The MA in African Studies provides an unrivalled programme of advanced modules on Africa; one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging regions. Read more

The MA programme in Translation combines training of practical translation skills and/or cultural mediation with teaching of translation theories and methods. Read more

This programme combines development studies with an interdisciplinary focus on Africa. It is ideal for those who wish to pursue careers in international development, as well as students planning to pursue doctoral research on aspects of development in Africa. Read more

With a focus on contemporary Africa, this programme provides research training that will prepare you to undertake research in African Studies. Read more

The MRes African Studies degree is a research programme with some provision for taught modules. Read more

The MA African Studies is one of the most exciting programmes open to anyone wishing to delve into Africa-focused research. The multidisciplinary programme provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a broad-based, multidisciplinary study of contemporary Africa. Read more

The MPhil in African Studies offers a taught course with a substantial research component and provides an excellent foundation for students wanting to develop their knowledge of Africa. Read more

Our MA Modern and Contemporary Literature master's course offers an opportunity to become part of an exciting, intellectual group of researchers working in 20th and 21st century literature, culture and theory. Read more

Students must take 315 credits in total, comprised of 255 taught credits (45 of which are taught abroad as part of a Summer School) and a 60-credit dissertation as outlined below.  In their first year, students on the two-year Intensive Language programmes take 60 credits of intensive language instruction and 60 credits in the discipline. Read more

This two-year programme will provide students with the opportunity to combine Masters’ level training with intensive study of an African language (Swahili) in order to acquire the skills necessary for future professional or research careers. Read more

SOAS is one of the few universities in the world to offer a Masters degree in the politics of Africa. There are many ‘African Studies’ degrees, but politics typically makes up only a part of their programmes. Read more