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MA
Master
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture
Winter: Jul 15, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (163.04 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Specialization
Choose from the following: Sociology & Politics Social & Cultural Anthropology History Religion
Fields of study
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture at University of Bayreuth
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
160
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Required
not required
Prerequisites
bachelor's degree with a minimum examination grade of "good" (2.5) in a humanities-, social science- or history-oriented degree programme.
Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for this reason, no information can be provided in advance
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "good" (2,5) are required by the time of application
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture
Programme-specific documents
Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth
Preliminary review documentation
Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: 15 July
Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.
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Curriculum vitae
you can download and fill out this template
Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
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As a rule, in addition to your knowledge of English, you must also prove your knowledge of German at the level A1 (e.g. with a Goethe or Unicert certificate). If you have no knowledge of German at the time of your application, you have the option of turning this in by the end of the 2nd semester.
Passport
please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
original language + certified translation in German or English*
Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "good" (2,5) or better on the German grading system
Grade conversion
original language + certified translation in German or English*
*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English
If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:
Degree certificate BACHELOR with a final grade corresponding to "good" (2,5) or better on the German grading system
you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester
original language + certified translation in German or English*
Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
find out more - can be obtained during the first year of the programme
Written presentation of course-specific competences (letter of motivation)
a written justification of a maximum of 2 A4 pages for the choice of the master’s programme, in which the applicant explains their interest in and connection to African Studies, and how they see the program contributing to their career goals
Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)
only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
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Address
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Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth
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