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SOAS University of London
Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD) in African Studies
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree, PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
On the MPhil/PhD African Studies supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies. Research topics such as the study of a language (from a descriptive, comparative, philological or textual point of view), of literature (whether author-based, thematic or comparative)
University of Johannesburg
PhD in Afrikaans
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Afrikaans
University of Arkansas
PhD in African and African American Studies
- Fayetteville, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in African and African American Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the diverse histories, cultures, and contemporary issues related to Africa and the African...
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Harvard University
Ph.D. in African and African American Studies
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in African and African American Studies offers a comprehensive and flexible curriculum that encourages students to explore the histories, cultures, and social issues related to Afric...
Brown University
PhD in Africana Studies
- College Hill, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Africana Studies is designed to engage students in a deep exploration of the histories, cultures, and contemporary issues related to people of African descent. It encourages interdi...
University of Hradec Králové, Philosophical Faculty
PhD in African or Latin American Studies
- Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD study of the field Africa Studies or Latin American Studies aims at the preparation of qualified specialists in area studies with a primary focus on those two regions.
L’Université Catholique Du Congo
PhD in Philosophy
- Kinshasa, Congo, DR
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
French
At the third cycle level, students can acquire the degrees of Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies en philosophie, Doctor of Philosophy and Agrégé de l'enseignement supérieur in philosophy.
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Courses in African studies focus on the advancement of the continent of Africa from social, cultural, political and economic points of view. These programs can include classes on topics as varied as specific regions or countries, history, current events and the African diaspora.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.