African Studies (research)
| Degree: | Master of Arts in African Studies (research) |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60838 |
The two-year Research Master’s in African Studies is the only programme of its kind in the Netherlands. As a study which straddles the — artificial — frontier between the Humanities and Social Sciences, you will be exposed to many aspects of life on the African continent and will develop knowledge and skills which cross the traditional disciplinary boundaries.
As a student of this research-based programme, you will specialise both in a particular theme and in a particular region of Africa — a prerequisite if you want to move onto PhD research — while still retaining a wider disciplinary and continental view which will give your specialisation its relevant context.
The master’s is run jointly by the African Studies Centre and Leiden University.
As a graduate of a two-year research master’s degree you are qualified to work as a junior academic researcher in an academic environment or carry out further research work on a PhD programme.
Entry requirements
- A BA degree in anthropology, art history, comparative literature, development studies, economics, geography, history, political and international relations, or sociology, with a specialisation on Africa, or have a first degree in African Studies.
- Students with degrees in medicine and health, law, linguistics or other relevant disciplines can only be admitted if, in addition to an interest in Africa, appropriate knowledge of (some of) the methods and theories in the above-mentioned fields can be demonstrated.
- The prime requirement is for a proven affinity with and ability for scholarly research.
- A good command of English as demonstrated by IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL570/230/88-90, evidenced by an appropriate test .
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate, or
- a Dutch VWO diploma
Please note that for Research Master’s programmes, the application process requires the use of the Online Application System for all students. For more information please refer to the Practical information section of this website.
Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree are not eligible for admission.
