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Master of Arts (MA) in African studies is a post graduate program offered at the universities which is mainly inter-disciplinary and helps to master the knowledge of history, political systems, cultures, language and development on the African continent. It is normally offered for 2 years at full time study programme. The programme provides diverse coursework in fields like History, Geography, Politics, Anthropology, Development Studies, Language, Music and Literature among others that focus on the African region.
The common entrance exams accepted for admission are: GRE (Graduate Record Examination); Some universities may accept GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test); TOEFL/IELTS for international students; In addition to the above, universities may have their own additional demands about, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, undergraduate GPA scores, relevant work experience.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Arts in African Studies |
| Duration | Typically 1-2 years (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate Degree |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Some programs may prefer degrees in related fields like History, Sociology, Anthropology) |
| Top Colleges | University of Cape Town (South Africa), SOAS University of London (UK), Yale University (USA), UCLA International Institute (USA) etc. |
1. University education, any course to degree level from a recognized university
2. This includes good and sound academic performance as indicated by a minimum cumulative GPA, which is often above 3.0 on a 4.0 system.
3. Ideally would have wanted to have lived/worked in Africa but not necessarily mandatory.
4. Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in French/Portuguese may be an asset.
5. High level of desire for knowledge about African people, their customs, government, business, or nature.
6. Application essay regarding the applicant’s background and general interest in Africa, as well as specific academic and or career interests.
| College Name & Location | Fees per Year (INR) |
|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi | ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
| University of Delhi (DU), Delhi | ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 |
| Pondicherry University, Puducherry | ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 |
| Indian Institute of Languages (IIL), Mysore | ₹4,000 - ₹6,000 |
| University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad | ₹6,000 - ₹9,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi | ₹4,000 - ₹7,000 |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad | ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | ₹4,000 - ₹7,000 |
| Osmania University, Hyderabad | ₹3,000 - ₹6,000 |
| University of Mumbai, Mumbai | ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 |
| College Name & Location | Fees per Year (INR) |
|---|---|
| The Centre for African Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ₹20,000 - ₹25,000 |
| School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ₹15,000 - ₹20,000 |
| Centre for African Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi | ₹18,000 - ₹22,000 |
| Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS), Chennai | ₹16,000 - ₹20,000 |
| Centre for Afro-Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ₹14,000 - ₹18,000 |
| Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) | ₹22,000 - ₹28,000 |
| School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ₹16,000 - ₹20,000 |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai | ₹25,000 - ₹30,000 |
| School of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | ₹15,000 - ₹19,000 |
| Centre for Comparative Development Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ₹14,000 - ₹18,000 |
| College Name & Location | Average CTC (INR) per Month |
|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ₹25,000 - ₹40,000 |
| University of Delhi, Delhi | ₹20,000 - ₹35,000 |
| Pondicherry University, Puducherry | ₹18,000 - ₹30,000 |
| Indian Institute of Languages, Mysore | ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 |
| University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad | ₹18,000 - ₹32,000 |
