African American and African Diaspora Studies

    African American and African Diaspora Studies

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 29,718 / term
    Next IntakeAugust 1, 2023

    African American and African Diaspora Studies

    About

    This dynamic field is shaping important questions and debates worldwide. In it, you explore the ongoing influence, connections, and differences among peoples of African descent. Through discussion-based seminars, you'll examine Black social movements and race politics, racial ideologies and critical race theory, lived experiences, and the distinctive artistic, literary, cultural practices of African-descendant peoples worldwide.

    Disciplines

    College of Arts & Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume
    • Application fee of U.S. $75
      • No fee waivers are available. First-year students applying for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship and/or referred directly by EducationUSA or other non-government organizations may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver on a case-by-case basis. All other applicants should submit the U.S. $75 application fee. 
    • Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.
    • One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher is required; one letter from the school counselor/principal/headmaster is also strongly recommended.
    • Demonstrated English proficiency
    • Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 85

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    Apply online using the Common Application. Your file will not be reviewed until all of the materials have been received by the Office of Admissions:

    African American and African Diaspora Studies

    American University Washington DC

    American University Washington DC

    United States of America

    United States of America, Washington