MA African Studies and Intensive Swahili (2019 Entry)

Overview duration: Two calendar year (full-time); Four years (part-time)

Fees 2019/20:

• UK/EU fees:

Interested Students.

Structure:

Students must take 315 credits in total, comprised of 255 taught credits (45 of which are taught abroad as part of a Summer School) and a 60-credit dissertation as outlined below.

In their first year, students on the two-year Intensive Language programmes take 60 credits of intensive language instruction and 60 credits in the discipline. During the summer, they participate in a Summer School abroad. In the second year, they take another 30 language credits as well as 60 credits in the discipline; they also complete their dissertation in the discipline.

The Swahili component can be taken either at beginner or at intermediate level.

Please note that on all Area Studies degrees, including African Studies:

• Amaximum of 60 credits can be taken in any one subject area
• A minimum of three subject areas must be covered.

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