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    MSc in African Studies

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    Oxford, GBMScIn-person9 months
    £38,430.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    26
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford is a 9-month, in-person MSc program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £38,430.

    About the program

    The program introduces students to current debates and scholarship on Africa through core courses on research methods and modern Africa, two optional papers across disciplines like history, politics, and anthropology, and a 12,000-word dissertation on a chosen topic.

    Focus: both
    1 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 27, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 110; Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic 7.5 overall, minimum 7.0 per component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £16,860.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford is £38,430.
    Is MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: First-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How large is the MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford cohort?
    MSc in African Studies at University of Oxford typically enrolls around 26 students per cohort.