African Studies
Universiteit Leiden
Deze opleiding
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| locatieLeiden |
| diplomaba B Afrikaanse talen en culturen |
| typeregulier |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code56821 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
As a continent, it is a key player in issues such as climate change and global economy, while its art and literature gain increasingly international appreciation. In the African Studies bachelor’s programme you will acquire in-depth knowledge about Africa, from an internal perspective and with a critical eye for the external, often euro-centric approaches of ‘Africa’.
Why African Studies at Leiden University?
- Leiden is the only place in Europe where you can follow an English-taught BA programme on African Studies.
- In this programme, you will learn Berber or Swahili. As part of the language acquisition courses, in your second year you will stay an entire semester in an African country of your choice.
- The programme’s themes, Sociolinguistics, Literature & Art, and History & Anthropology, allow you to study Africa in-depth.
- You will be able to tailor the programme according to your interests, focusing on your disciplinary choice, a particular theme, Africa as a continent, or a particular region or country.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
individual assignment, lecture, project, research project, tutorial, working groupinstruction modes
As a student of the BA in African Studies, you can expect a full working week of about 40 hours. You will spend an average of 12 hours in lectures, while the rest of your time will be devoted to independent study.
objectives
After graduating from this bachelor’s programme, you will possess both academic, digital and professional skills:
- In-depth knowledge about the history, society and culture of the African continent, as well as its current position in today’s globalised world;
- Detailed knowledge about your area of specialisation;
- Command of either Swahili or Berber;
- Intercultural skills;
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills;
- The ability to transfer knowledge to practical issues;
- Independent thinking and problem solving;
- Writing texts for specific audiences;
- Presentation skills;
- The ability to work in teams as well as to work independently;
- Analysing and assessing information.
These skills are sought after by employers and well as by universities selecting candidates for their master’s programmes.
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Your degree in African Studies makes you an interesting candidate for a variety of employers. For example, you could work in research, education, or communication and marketing.
Our graduates have found jobs in various sectors, including:
- Journalism
- Publishing
- NGO sector
- Public sector
- Refugee-migrant organisation
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Leiden University | African Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | African Studies (Research) research | + motivatiebrief |
| Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Burgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenleven | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | International Humanitarian Action (120 EC) | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Leiden University | Linguistics | + 20 EC pre-master |
| Leiden University | Linguistics (Research) research | + aanv. eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Language Description and Comparative Linguistics | + motivatiebrief |
| Leiden University | Literary Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Master Humanistiek | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Master Zorgethiek en Beleid | geen aanvullende eisen |