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African Studies (Master)

University of Vienna
Vienna , Austria
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Programme in African Studies

The Master's programme in African Studies is an area science that focuses on the research and description of African societies, particularly their history, languages, and literatures. During the two-year programme, students deal with the knowledge of African societies and Africa's embeddedness in the world, as well as with the implementation of this knowledge in professional and social practice.


Programme Structure

The programme requires students to complete a basic module and a compulsory module. Moreover, they can choose one of the following three groups of compulsory modules: African Linguistics, African Literatures, and African History and Societies. The Basic Module is the foundation for any of the selected alternative group of compulsory modules. To complete the programme, students have to write a master's thesis and pass a master's examination.


Programme Details

  • Degree Programme Code: 066 897
  • Duration: 4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
  • Language: German
  • No entrance examination

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:


  • Basic Module (28 ECTS)
  • Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules Specialisation: African Studies (58 ECTS)
    • SAS A Intermediate Module: Topics and Approaches (30 ECTS)
    • SAS B Advanced Module: In-Depth Study and Research (28 ECTS)
  • Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules Specialisation: African Literatures (58 ECTS)
    • SAL A Intermediate Module: Topics and Approaches (30 ECTS)
    • SAL B Advanced Module: In-Depth Study and Research (28 ECTS)
  • Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules Specialisation: African History and Societies (58 ECTS)
    • SAG A Intermediate Module: Topics and Approaches (30 ECTS)
    • SAB B Advanced Module: In-Depth Study and Research (28 ECTS)

Facts and Figures

  • Students: 52
  • Graduates in the last academic year: 3
  • Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 6.7

Admission Procedure

Information about the admission procedure is available. To start the degree programme, students need to hold a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level.


Previous Studies

Eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna include:


  • African Science (Bachelor)
  • Master Access Guide

Study Programme

The master's programme in African Studies requires students to complete a basic module and a compulsory module. Students can choose one of the three groups of compulsory modules: African Linguistics, African Literatures, and African History and Societies.


Five Concepts

The programme deals with the following five concepts:


  • Languages
  • Postcolonialism
  • Societies
  • Global ties
  • Diaspora

After Graduation

Graduates are qualified to:


  • Teach and conduct research at universities and other institutions in research, academia, and adult education
  • Plan, organise, and implement academic or cultural events; work in public relations; manage institutions (archives, libraries, museums, media, tourism); work for publishing houses or for literary societies
  • Independently design, supervise, and evaluate humanitarian and development policy projects in the governmental and non-governmental sector, both on a national and international level
  • Carry out academic, administrative, or political work for international bodies
  • Work in an advisory or leading position in the economic sector

Continuing after Graduation

Options include:


  • Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctoral/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna
  • Alumni of the University of Vienna
  • Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna
  • Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna

Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

Graduates:


  • Rate the degree programme as 1.6 (good)
  • Rate the level of difficulty as 3.4 (appropriate)
  • Find employment within 2 months after graduation on average
  • Earn an average of 2,965 (women) and 3,081 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation
  • Work full-time at a percentage of 72% (women) and 75% (men) within three years after graduation
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