MA African Studies
Course Overview
The MA African Studies is a dynamic, multidisciplinary programme designed for those seeking to engage in advanced research on contemporary Africa. It equips students with the critical and analytical tools to understand major social, cultural, political, and economic developments across the African continent and its Diaspora from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a comprehensive, research-driven understanding of contemporary African societies and their global connections
- Develop advanced critical analysis skills through a unique multidisciplinary approach
- Enhance your research and presentation abilities by preparing and delivering audience-focused material
- Participate in vibrant academic events including the renowned AFRICA Talks and annual Cadbury conferences
- Access unique opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration of both historical and present-day African issues
Course Overview
The MA African Studies is a dynamic, multidisciplinary programme designed for those seeking to engage in advanced research on contemporary Africa. It equips students with the critical and analytical tools to understand major social, cultural, political, and economic developments across the African continent and its Diaspora from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a comprehensive, research-driven understanding of contemporary African societies and their global connections
- Develop advanced critical analysis skills through a unique multidisciplinary approach
- Enhance your research and presentation abilities by preparing and delivering audience-focused material
- Participate in vibrant academic events including the renowned AFRICA Talks and annual Cadbury conferences
- Access unique opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration of both historical and present-day African issues
Requirements
Modules
- Dissertation
- LM International Development
- LM Research Methods in Anthropology and African Studies
- Contemporary Gender Issues in Africa
- LM African Migration and Diasporas
- LM African Oralities in the Digital Age
- LM Colonial Africa and Postcolonial conflict. Nigeria 1861-1970
- LM Gender and Power in Colonial Africa
- LM Letting them Speak: Ethnographies of marginalisation
- LM The Social Life of the Economy
- LM Urban Africa
- LM Zimbabwe since the Cold War: Decolonisation, Liberation and the International Community
- Livelihoods and Development in Africa
- Media and Popular Culture in Africa
- Gender and Development
- Introduction to Development Projects
- LM Conflict in Developing Countries
- LM Conflict, Humanitarian Aid and Social Reconstruction
- LM Post Conflict Reconstruction & Development
- LM Poverty, Inequality and Development
- Urban Poverty and Development
