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The University of Bayreuth's new English-language Master of Arts programme in "African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics and Culture<https://www.ma-african-studies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.html>” will welcome its second class of students this winter semester (2024-25).  While the general deadline for international applicants has now passed, applicants from Germany and the EU can still apply until 26 September 2024.  Come join us!

What makes our programme unique:

  *   The freedom to choose your own individual study focus, while centering Africa as a site of knowledge production
  *   An interdisciplinary emphasis on the social sciences, combining the insights of sociology and politics, social and cultural anthropology, history, and the study of religion, each with a focus on Africa
  *   A university on the forefront of interdisciplinary African research in Europe, with dozens of professors and lecturers doing Africa-related research, a vast collection of Africa-specific book and media resources available through the university library, and the prestigious “Africa Multiple” Cluster of Excellence<https://www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.html> and the Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies<https://www.bayreuth-academy-futureafrica.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.php> making UBT a hub for African Studies
If this programme sounds like a great fit for you or someone you know, check out our website at https://www.ma-african-studies.uni-bayreuth.de/en for more information.