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

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    Bayreuth, DEMAIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits
    €75.00
    App fee

    African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Bayreuth, DE.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary social sciences programme combining social and cultural anthropology, sociology, political science, and study of religion with a focus on Africa. Students specialize in one discipline while engaging with diverse knowledge systems, epistemologies of the Global South, and current social and political developments on the continent.

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Winter 2027
    Jul 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English level B2 (TOEFL: 95 or better; IELTS: 7.0 or better)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English level B2 (IELTS: 7.0 or better; TOEFL: 95 or better)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €11,904.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth online or in-person?
    African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth is offered in-person.
    How long does African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth take to complete?
    African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth?
    Per the program's published guidance: final grade of “2.5” or better according to the German grading system
    What work-permit options follow African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth?
    Post-completion work rights for African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)