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Bachelor of Arts in African and Black Diaspora Studies

Study Group - DePaul University

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 45,195/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 23,799 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in African and Black Diaspora Studies

Program Overview

African and Black Diaspora Studies (ABD) is an interdisciplinary program at DePaul that will provide you with an opportunity to explore the topics of power, history, identity, gender and race in relation to contemporary understandings of Africa and the movement of Black and African people throughout the world. As an African and Black Diaspora Studies major, you’ll explore the Black experience from a variety of perspectives, including but not limited to historical, artistic, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical approaches. And you’ll study the diverse cultures and societies that make up the global African Diaspora.

Concentrate your study regionally (e.g. Africa, Black America, Afro-Caribbean, Latin America, etc.) or thematically (e.g. literature and culture, politics, gender and sexuality, etc.), and work with dedicated faculty and take advantage of a flexible curriculum to tailor your studies to your interests. In addition to a variety of combined degrees, we offer African and Black Diaspora Studies majors a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Critical Ethnic Studies. As an ABD major, you’ll begin taking Critical Ethnic Studies courses during your undergraduate senior year, leaving only one remaining year for the MA in Critical Ethnic Studies.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
apr 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
mar 2025		Open
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 45,195 per year

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

Living Cost in Study Group - DePaul University

CAD 12,000 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 - 80 - 17 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate
Direct Admit
$15,000 to $24,000 Provider DePaul

Graduate

Scholarships for Computing and Digital Media College Graduates: DePaul University offers the Presidential Scholarship for students applying to the Computing and Digital Media College. The scholarship ranges from $6,000 to $9,000 USD.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

English Score: Minimum 6.5 in IELTS/ 80 in TOEFL (no subscore below 17)/ 53 in Pearson PTE/ 115 in Duolingo
GPA: Minimum 3.0

Note: DePaul accepts a 3-year degree (NAAC A) from India for Postgraduate programs.

We have attached flyer for your reference. Please share this information with your students who may be interested in applying for the March 2025 intake. We are excited to welcome applicants to DePaul University and hope that the available scholarships will provide valuable support.

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.