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88 Master's degrees in African Studies
Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation
Delve into the history of the non-European world through the study of imperialism, colonialism, and the forces that have brought about globalisation. Learn more at the Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.
African Studies
Do you want to develop a set of strong, widely applicable analytical, practical and communication skills, while at the same time specializing in a region of the globe of rising importance? As a graduate in African Studies you will accomplish both. We offer a master degree in African Studies at the University of Copenhagen.
Near Eastern Studies
The Near Eastern Studies program delivered at New York University focuses on the contemporary political economy and cultures of the region and the historical processes that have shaped the present.
African and African Diaspora Studies
The M.A. degree in African and African Diaspora Studies from Florida International University provides interdisciplinary, graduate level education and prepares students to develop and employ theoretical, analytical, and methodological approaches the research of critical issues pertaining to African America, the African and its diasporas.
African Languages
With a Masters in African Languages at Makerere University you will typically have majored in Modern Languages allowing you to acquire communicative language proficiency in your language of specialization.
African Studies
African Studies at Indiana University Bloomington provide a broad understanding of the African continent, along with the opportunity to become an expert in an area of your interest.
African and African Diaspora Studies
The African and African Diaspora Studies programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers advanced postgraduate training. Students can pursue a Master’s or PhD on campus, focusing on black epistemologies and interdisciplinary research. This full-time academic path develops critical skills in history and culture.
Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa
The Master's Degree course in English “Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa” is aimed at the study of the Mediterranean and the Asian region of the Near and Middle East (including Egypt). Learn more with this programme in Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa from Sapienza University of Rome.

African Studies
The African Studies programme at SOAS University of London provides an unrivalled programme of advanced modules on Africa - one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging regions.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region (REMENA)
The objective of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region (REMENA) at University of Kassel is to educate German and international students in measures for a sustainable energy sector where the students are expected to have working experience in a corresponding area and hold a Bachelor degree.

Politics and International Relations (Africa)
The Politics and International Relations (Africa) programme from SOAS University of London applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the Africa pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway's required combination of modules.
African Studies
The African Studies programme from the University of Cambridge offers a taught course with a substantial research component and provides an excellent foundation for students wanting to develop their knowledge of Africa.
African Philanthropy
The Master of Management in African Philanthropy at Wits Business School aims to build the skills of future leaders in philanthropy and related fields. This programme is designed for students or professionals seeking specialisation.
Africology and African American Studies
The mission of the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University is to provide an intellectual arena in which students learn to critically examine, analyze, and interpret the experiences, traditions, and dynamics of people of African descent.
African American Studies
The Master of Arts degree in African American Studies at Boston University is focused on building conceptual and research skills that allow students to become critical investigators of cross-cultural interaction and the historical contexts of race, power, and the formation of knowledge.
Africana Studies
The department’s geographical breadth covers Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean, and the disciplinary diversity of our faculty encompasses history, anthropology, political science, literature, ethnomusicology, performance and dance, and other fields. We offer a master degree in Africana Studies at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
African Studies
The Master of Arts Program in African Studies at Yale University is a two-year interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences designed to provide a broad understanding of African affairs.
Security and Africa Studies (Option A)
The Faculty of Military Science is based at Saldanha, on the West Coast of South Africa, where it is housed in the South African Military Academy. The institution offers education and training for members of the Department of Defence at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as the Security and Africa Studies (Option A) programme at the Stellenbosch University.
African Studies
The African Studies programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for interdisciplinary research. This full-time course allows students to explore diverse fields including humanities and social sciences, providing a robust foundation for professional or academic careers.
Egyptology
The Egyptology from the University of Oxford is a two-year taught graduate degree that offers a satisfying, advanced course of study in the languages, cultures, and history of ancient Egypt. While the MPhil functions as a course in its own right, it is also designed to take students to the stage where they can embark on doctoral research in Egyptology.