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University of Birmingham: Social Research (African Studies)
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of History and Cultures |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**With a focus on contemporary Africa, this programme provides research training that will prepare you to undertake research in African Studies.**
It provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments and provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a social-science based study of contemporary Africa which will enhance your ability to prepare and present to an audience on material you have researched.
The programme offers thorough training in multi-disciplinary research skills and methods that is highly transferable. It provides an excellent grounding in different methodologies for the collection and analysis of research evidence while introducing students to region-specific knowledge about African societies. It constitutes sound preparation for further doctoral-level research or for a broad range of other career choices.
The programme is also recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as providing the requisite research training for a PhD.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | MA programmes normally require an Upper 2nd class Honours degree or equivalent with some background in the disciplines to be studied. Applicants with a background in other disciplines, or with less traditional qualifications, may be accepted for the Diploma in African Studies. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
This programme focuses on contemporary Africa. It provides students with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments and provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a social-science based study of contemporary Africa which will enhance your ability to prepare and present to an audience on material you have researched.
The programme offers thorough training in multi-disciplinary research skills and methods that is highly transferable. It provides an excellent grounding in different methodologies for the collection and analysis of research evidence while introducing students to region-specific knowledge about African societies. It constitutes sound preparation for further doctoral-level research or for a broad range of other career choices.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | MA programmes normally require an Upper 2nd class Honours degree or equivalent with some background in the disciplines to be studied. Applicants with a background in other disciplines, or with less traditional qualifications, may be accepted for the Diploma in African Studies. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
University of Birmingham
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