Bachelor of African Studies at College of Charleston

The African Studies at College of Charleston is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of African Studies

African Studies

Interdisciplinary Minor

"The College's African Studies Program has given me the opportunity to continue exploring my love of African geography, culture and sociopolitical history, both here and in Africa. After completing my second trip to that amazing continent, I look forward to many more enlightening experiences."
– Haley Thomas '13

When you envision Africa, what comes to mind? Exotic wildlife? Diverse cultures? Lush resources? What about Egyptian politics, Moroccan architecture, Nigerian literature or the South African economy?

With 54 separate nations, the African continent is one of the most diverse regions of the world. It's amazingly complex and regularly misperceived. Rich in culture, history and language, as well as geographic diversity, Africa offers an enormously broad spectrum of opportunities for study.

At the College of Charleston, Africa is firmly on our radar, which is why our approach to understanding this remarkable continent is decidedly interdisciplinary. The courses in our African studies minor stem not only from the departments of history and anthropology but also from political science, English and French. Students in this program take classes that survey the diverse cultures and politics of this continent, as well as its geography, literature and economics. They develop in-depth knowledge of various African countries, both historically and within the modern age. Some deepen their understanding through hands-on research or service, such as Project Harambee in which students from the College are building a school for a rural village in Kenya.

Of course, every student in the program is strongly encouraged to travel and study in Africa. This experience can lead to an expanded understanding of and appreciation for Africa and its place in the world. The rewards for our students are tremendous. Our graduates have gone on to careers in government and the public sector. They've also taken on a variety of roles in:

higher education
environmentalism
the foreign service
health sciences
human rights

So what comes to mind when you envision Africa? How about your future? African studies at the College of Charleston – check it out.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of African Studies at College of Charleston

Entry Requirements

Official Transcripts: Submit your complete high school transcripts directly to College of Charleston in the original language with the school’s official stamp/seal .

Certified Translations: If transcripts are written in a language other than English, certified, word-for-word English translations of all transcript pages must be submitted.

Copy of passport picture/data page.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of African Studies at College of Charleston

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of African Studies at College of Charleston

STEP 1: Choose the application deadline that is most convenient for you.

Find out what our admissions committee is looking for.

STEP 2: Choose your application method (CofC Online Application or The Common Application).

STEP 3: Review your application checklist.

Once you submit your application, you'll be able to view your application checklist and track your application file in your CofC Admissions Portal.

If you chose the Common App, we'll send you an email after you hit 'submit', so you can access your CofC Admissions Portal.

STEP 4: Submit your application materials to complete your application file.

Once you have been accepted and have confirmed your enrollment, our Center for International Education will issue a Form I-20 so that you can apply for a U.S. student visa. You will find information about U.S. immigration policies at the Center for International Education website.

Bachelor of African Studies at College of Charleston

College of Charleston

United States of America, Aberdeen