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Start your undergraduate or postgraduate journey at one of our UK colleges or US centres.
Degree admission to industry leading universities
Your pathway to 15+ top ranking universities.
Study and work in Canada or UK, on one of our vocational courses.
Discover top universities in the UK for studying abroad.
Discover top universities in the US for studying abroad.
Study abroad in Australia.
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Explore cultural, political and social dimensions of African American life in varied historical contexts and examine experiences of African peoples and their descendants throughout the diaspora.
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B.A. African American Studies
Degree Duration
4 Years :
1 year pathway + 3 year degree
Pathways Available
International Year One
Start Dates
August | January | May
This interdisciplinary department offers the opportunity for study, research, and community involvement in African American Studies and enables students to explore cultural, literary, historical, political, socioeconomic and other issues affecting African Americans, as well as links with continental Africa and the Caribbean. The department offers a minor and a major, leading to a B.A. degree, and enables students to explore the field through courses in the social sciences and the humanities.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.
Deepen your understanding at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, using collections dedicated to the lives and cultures of Black people.
Take advantage of the Community Folk Art Center, a vibrant cultural and artistic hub committed to the promotion and development of artists of the African diaspora and experiential learning opportunities.
Explore credit-bearing international study options, including summer programs, through Syracuse Abroad and its partners.
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year One open_in_newYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Intake | VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| Fall 2025 | 51+ | 3 terms | $47,200 |
Please note that the above fee does not include accommodation, dining, or insurance. Additionally, it does not include tuition applicable to your degree course continued at Syracuse University.
| VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| 37-40 | 20 weeks | $10,000 |
| 41-45 | 12 weeks | $6,000 |
| 46-50 | 6 weeks | $3,000 |
Progressing students into Syracuse University receive the following merit awards for each
subsequent year of enrollment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
• A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
• A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year
• A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries, please contact us.
