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B.A. in African Studies University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, USA

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$ 24,525 (US$ 24,525) a year

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Course summary

The African studies concentration develops an approach to contemporary Africa that is integrative and sympathetic to its peoples and cultures. Courses stress the importance of traditional values and institutions to the definition of modern African society as well as the historic range of commercial and political relationships with Europe and the New World. Core courses in history, anthropology, political science, geography, language and linguistics enable the student to develop skills in a variety of disciplines while the African Studies seminars provide the opportunity for in-depth research on particular issues and topics.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicant should have a better academic excellence in their high school. There is no required GPA or test score; however, the most successful applicants have taken challenging courses and have excellent grades. The average SAT-I score of admitted international students is about 1390 (on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT) and should have a competitive TOEFL score to be 250 (or 100 on the internet-based TOEFL or 600 on the paper-based TOEFL). An IELTS score of 7.0 or higher is accepted as an alternative to the TOEFL.

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of African and Afro-American Studies

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of African and Afro-American Studies

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

CB 3395 109 Battle Hall
UNC-CH
CHAPEL HILL
North Carolina
27599

Venue description

The Department of African and Afro-American Studies scope embraces Africa and everywhere else in the world where Africans or their descendants have had an impact on history and culture. The department explores the full range of the multifaceted and interrelated cultures and experiences of Africans and African Americans. African and Afro-American Studies is a student focused department, committed to excellence in teaching and advising and offer numerous opportunities for independent field research and honors projects.

Telephone number

+1 919 966 5496

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The university provides on-campus housing in residence halls and the students can take full advantage of the exciting academic, cultural, and social events right at the heart of campus. Students who live on campus are more likely to interact with professors outside of the classroom, attend cultural programs, and participate in clubs and organizations. Suite-style housing is the most common, featuring either two or four rooms (each with two students) in the suite, and the students share the suite bathroom. Smaller residence halls feature a more traditional corridor-style facility, with rooms on each side of the hallway, and students share a common bathroom. Each Carolina residence hall offers quiet study lounges, kitchens, vending areas, postal service, front desk services, local telephone lines, and easy access to computer labs and laundry facilities. All rooms are wired for the Internet and cable TV, and wireless networks are available in several residences. Rooms are typically shared by two students, come furnished with beds, dressers, desks, chairs, and window coverings. Many students bring their own televisions, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, stereos, and other electronics. The Residence halls are located along Stadium Drive and on the northern part of campus are just five minutes from most classes, libraries, Lenoir dining hall, and Franklin Street. Campus bus transportation is free to Carolina students and conveniently makes frequent stops throughout campus. All Carolina residence halls are now smoke-free. Substance-free rooms are also offered in residence halls throughout campus for students who want to live in a community where the use of substances, such as alcohol, is not permitted.

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