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African Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Anthropology and African Studies BA (Hons) | University of Birmingham | 56% | 2% | 10% | £9250 | - | 138 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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African Studies (Literature Pathway) MA | SOAS, University of London | 56% | 2% | 10% | £5990 | £11700 | 138 | London | On campus Part-time |
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Social Research (African Studies) MA | University of Birmingham | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Black Studies MA | Birmingham City University | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Birmingham | On campus Part-time |
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Black Studies PhD PhD | The University of Nottingham | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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African Studies MSc | University of Oxford | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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African Studies PhD | University of Sussex | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Brighton | On campus Full-time |
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African Studies MA (Res) | University of Birmingham | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Birmingham | online Part-time |
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African Studies PhD | The University of Edinburgh | 56% | 2% | 10% | - | - | 138 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of African Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23357 | £29261 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £14976 - £30214 | £20636 - £38920 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All African Studies courses in the UK
All African Studies courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27500 | £23500 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £15500 - £30500 | £21000 - £40000 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for African Studies
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of African Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs of graduates of African Studies (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of African Studies at University of Oxford
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for African Studies
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study African Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
The median salary of graduates of African Studies was £25000 15 months after graduation, £23357 3 years after graduation and £29261 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for African Studies studies:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Master of Arts - MA
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Research - MA (Res)
Anthropology and African Studies - BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 56 out of 100 among 10 respondents.
