Study Abroad Programs: African Studies
African Studies is an interdisciplinary field that offers students an opportunity to explore the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Africa. Students pursuing this program will study the social, political, economic, and environmental challenges facing the African continent. They will gain an understanding of the diversity of African cultures, languages, and religions.
The curriculum for African Studies is typically designed to give students a broad understanding of the continent's history and contemporary issues. Coursework may cover topics such as African literature, music, art, politics, economics, religion, and anthropology. Students may also have the opportunity to study a specific region or country in depth. Many programs offer immersive experiences such as field trips and study abroad opportunities, allowing students to gain firsthand experience and engage with local communities.
Completing a program in African Studies can lead to a variety of career paths, including international development, diplomacy, education, journalism, and non-profit work. Graduates are equipped with a deep understanding of the complexities of the African continent and the tools to contribute to positive change. Programs in African Studies are available at universities across the United States, and study abroad opportunities provide students with the chance to experience African culture and society firsthand.
African Studies - Featured Programs
Live, Learn, and Lead in Dakar, Senegal!
Spend a semester or academic year in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant coastal capital—where tradition meets inno...
African Studies - All Programs
Wellesley-in-Aix is located in Aix-en-Provence a lively, charming city of 145,000 inhabitants located in ...
Starting in Mozambique before traveling to Durban, South Africa, you will get an introduction to South Afr...
The Middlebury School in Morocco offers a fully immersive academic and cultural experience in the country's historic capital. Guided by the Middlebury Language Pledge, stu...
Designed for students with advanced Spanish language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Puerto Rico offers a fully immersive academic and cultural experience at one of ...
Designed for students with advanced Portuguese language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Brazil offers a fully immersive academic and cultural experience in Niterói, ...
Designed for students with advanced French language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Cameroon offers a fully immersive academic and cultural experience in Yaoundé, pr...
Experience West Africa through immersion in Ghanaian cities, which challenge stereotypes of Africa and position the continent as a global economic, political, and cultural...
SOAS, University of London is the only Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable ...
Study the Francophone world from three countries in one semester, comparing global issues firsthand in Paris, Rabat, and Dakar. APA’s Multi-Country program combines compar...
At CET Colombia, examine race, identity, and ethnicity through the Afro-Colombian experience while living in Cali. You’ll live with local roommates, practice your Spanish ...
Few places in the world are more iconic than the African savanna. In Tanzania, baobabs and acacia trees dot the horizon, while wildebeest stampede through the Serengeti on...
Designed for students with advanced Portuguese language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Brazil provi...
