Master of Arts in Africa and Development
University of Birmingham
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 21,960/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1900
Total Students: 38,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom
Master of Arts in Africa and Development
Program Overview
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.
Africa is one of the most important sites of international development interventions, and historically one of the sites where much of the academic discipline of development studies was forged.
This programme draws on the expertise of the University’s Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) and International Development Department (IDD) to provide an in-depth exploration of the relationship between development studies and Africa.
It provides an advanced understanding of the African cultural, political and historical circumstances which have been formative in the constitution of development studies as a field, and which have shaped the impact of development interventions in the continent.
This programme offers an excellent opportunity for students who want to both master the tools of development thinking and understand how best to apply them while also developing a nuanced and informed understanding of the complex and dynamic realities of Africa and its Diasporas.
Why study this course?
- Breadth of programme – you have access to an extensive range of topics within African studies and international development, allowing you to explore a variety of topics and tailor the programme to your specific areas of interest.
- Research strength – Times Higher Education ranked the Department of African Studies and Anthropology second among all Area Studies departments in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise.
- Taught by experts – the course is taught by specialists with extensive experience in their fields.
- Friendly and relaxed atmosphere – you will be part of a friendly community in which all staff are accessible to students to provide additional help on their work.
- Lots of opportunities to get involved – the Department of African Studies and Anthropology offers a range of opportunities to interact with other staff and students, including research meetings, DASA seminars and occasional round-table inter-disciplinary research conferences.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 21,960 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Birmingham
CAD 9,207 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
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