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Master of Arts in Africology and African American Studies

QS - Temple University

USA,Pennsylvania

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24. Months

Duration

CAD 40,050/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 55 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2024

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USA, Pennsylvania

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1884

Total Students: 33,000 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Africology and African American Studies

Program Overview

Learn the fundamental theoretical and practical issues confronting African people with the Master of Arts in Africology and African American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. Gain an advanced understanding of the dynamics, experiences and traditions of people of African descent through a specialized curriculum that emphasizes self-guided studies and collaborative research opportunities.

The Africology and African American Studies MA is informed by the African-centered/Afrocentric paradigms in relation to other perspectives in Africana studies. Students in this 30-credit master's program can focus on several different areas, including

African regional geography,
Afrocentric theory,
Caribbean culture,
Ethnographic methods,
Gender studies,
History,
Languages,
Literature,
Mass media,
Popular culture,
Psychology,
Research methods, and
Social and political thought.

Africology and African American Studies MA graduates pursue careers in public and private sectors, including the arts and humanities, business, healthcare, social services and teaching. Others choose to pursue the Africology and African American Studies PhD, with the goal of teaching at the collegiate level or engaging in academic research.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24. Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 55 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 40,050 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in QS - Temple University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Upto 10k USD

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.