African Studies University of Copenhagen

Overview

The African Studies programme from University of Copenhagen has three main goals: Firstly, students gain advanced knowledge of Africa and its global connections across historical, social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Secondly, they develop critical analytical skills applicable to both African and broader contexts. Finally, they acquire competencies for professional roles in both public and private sectors, internationally and nationally.

Some of the most pressing current and future challenges on the African continent concern the climate crisis, sustainability and environmental governance. These issues are integrated as part of the compulsory courses in the MA study programme alongside a range of other diverse dimensions of African realities.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the master’s programme, you will obtain the title Master of Arts in African Studies.

The aim of the Masters programme in African Studies is three-fold.

Firstly, it is to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of Africa and its relationship to the world in relation to the continent’s diverse historical, social, political, economic and cultural dimensions.

Secondly, it is to equip students with critical analytical capacities relevant to a range of social, political, economic and cultural challenges,that can be applied both to Africa-specific conditions and to other global, national and local contexts.