MA · 120 ECTS · English · University of Copenhagen

Master of Arts (MA) in African Studies

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6 courses indexed1 curriculum versionTaught in English

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Curriculum

120 ECTS across 4 semesters

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Semester 1

30 ECTS

Introduction to African Studies
TAFAIAS75U7,5 ECTS
Nature, Population and Society in Africa
TAFANPS15U15 ECTS
Economic Development in Africa
TAFAECO75U7,5 ECTS

Semester 2

30 ECTS

Politics, Development and Change in Africa
TAFAPDC75U7,5 ECTS
Religion, Culture and Society in Africa
TAFARCS75U7,5 ECTS
Advanced Research Methods
TAFAARM75U7,5 ECTS
Thematic course
7,5 ECTS

Semester 3

30 ECTS

Elective componentsChosen from the programme's pool
30 ECTS

Semester 4

30 ECTS

MA thesis
30 ECTS

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