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Bachelor of Africana Studies

Marquette University

Milwaukee, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An interdisciplinary study of the history, Culture, Politics and society of the African diaspora.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Africana Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Africana Studies Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
Including Introduction to African American and Africana Studies
Introduction to African-American History
Gender
Race
And Medicine
Introduction to Global Health
Race
Ethnicity
And Inequality
Black Feminist Studies
Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school transcripts and exam certificates (e.g. GCSE
IB
A levels
HKDSE
National exams)
College transcripts need credential evaluation (ECE
WES
TEC and others)
Financial sponsorship form and bank statement for the I-20

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school transcripts and exam certificates (e.g. GCSE, IB, A levels, HKDSE, National exams); College transcripts need credential evaluation (ECE, WES, TEC and others); Financial sponsorship form and bank statement for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 86
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines on the official website: fall Early Action Nov 15
Regular Decision Feb 1. Spring application Nov Apply online as a first-year or transfer applicant. Upload secondary-school transcripts and exam results (credential evaluation for college work)
English proof
the financial sponsorship form with a bank statement (application-materials page). Pay the enrolment deposit when admitted. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$53,890 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Milwaukee
Faculty or school	Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Africana Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.