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M.A. African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture at the University of Bayreuth is a four-semester Master of Arts worth 120 ECTS, taught in English and starting in the winter semester. It takes an interdisciplinary social science approach to Africa, looking critically at the social, political and cultural dynamics that shape the region, its history and its ties to a globalised world. The programme combines social and cultural anthropology, sociology, political science and religion, and you can specialise in one of these through a wide choice of Africa-related courses. You study diverse knowledge systems, key debates in African Studies and current developments on the continent, with a view from and with the Global South. You sharpen your analytical and empirical research skills. It suits graduates aiming for academic careers or for work in international cooperation, public and media relations, NGOs, international organisations or diplomacy.

Specialization

Choose from the following: Sociology & Politics Social & Cultural Anthropology History Religion

Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture at University of Bayreuth

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
160

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

bachelor's degree with a minimum examination grade of "good" (2.5) in a humanities-, social science- or history-oriented degree programme.

Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for this reason, no information can be provided in advance

Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "good" (2,5) are required by the time of application

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture

Programme-specific documents

Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth

Preliminary review documentation

Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: 15 July

Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.

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Curriculum vitae

you can download and fill out this template

Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)

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As a rule, in addition to your knowledge of English, you must also prove your knowledge of German at the level A1 (e.g. with a Goethe or Unicert certificate). If you have no knowledge of German at the time of your application, you have the option of turning this in by the end of the 2nd semester.

Passport

please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.

Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)

original language + certified translation in German or English*

Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "good" (2,5) or better on the German grading system

Grade conversion

original language + certified translation in German or English*

*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:

Degree certificate BACHELOR with a final grade corresponding to "good" (2,5) or better on the German grading system

you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester

original language + certified translation in German or English*

Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)

find out more - can be obtained during the first year of the programme

Written presentation of course-specific competences (letter of motivation)

a written justification of a maximum of 2 A4 pages for the choice of the master’s programme, in which the applicant explains their interest in and connection to African Studies, and how they see the program contributing to their career goals

Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)

only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture at University of Bayreuth

Application quick facts

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uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Building Geisteswissenschaften II (GW II)

Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

163.04 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,230 EUR

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