M.A. in African Studies

M.A. IN AFRICAN STUDIES
The one-year Master of Arts program in African Studies at Stanford University is designed for highly qualified college graduates who have previous experience working, living or studying in Africa. The program seeks a diverse group of students prepared to pursue a highly focused, demanding course of study in a limited time frame.

JOINT DEGREE OPTION: JD/MA
The Center for African Studies offers a joint JD/MA program with the Stanford Law School. The program supplements specialized training on Africa with rigorous training as a lawyer. To enroll in the joint program, students must be admitted to both the Stanford Law School JD degree, the MA in African Studies degree and petition for joint degree status. Application procedures for the MA in African Studies are outlined under the "Prospective Students" in the "Academic"s Tab. For information and for instructions on how to apply to the JD program please visit Law and International, Comparative and Area Studies.