| Previous year's cutoff: | 25.80 overall R-Score |
| Prerequisite courses: | English 603 (or French 601 for French CEGEP applicants) |
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| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | 86.80% top 6 average |
| Prerequisite courses: | 4U English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school |
| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | 86.80% top 5 average |
| Prerequisite courses: | Grade 12 English or French, depending on the language of instruction at your school |
| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | B+ average in grades 10, 11 and 12 |
| Prerequisite courses: |
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| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
| Previous year's cutoff: | While the minimum requirement for McGill is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements. See the complete admissions requirements for more information applicable to your situation. |
| Prerequisite courses: | |
| Language requirements: | |
| Location: | Downtown (Montreal) Campus |
| Can be taken as: | Major Concentration Joint Honours Minor Concentration |
This is only a summary: be sure to review the full admission requirements before applying.
See the complete requirementsOverview
In the African Studies program, you can develop a deeper understanding of the African continent and its peoples, from the history, religions and cultures of different regions, to contemporary postcolonial literature, issues in health and economic development. These interdisciplinary courses can lead to a Minor or Major Concentration.
Established in 1969, the program was the first of its kind in Canada. You will gain an appreciation for the contributions that Africans have made to world culture and civilization, and an awareness of the factors affecting this continent's current struggle to achieve development.
Careers
By choosing to expand your knowledge and understanding of the African continent and its peoples, many different career paths await after graduation, including:
- Ambassador
- Author
- Documentary Filmmaker
- Foreign Correspondent
- Professor
Course Work
As an African Studies student you can take courses like:
Related Majors
Related majors include:
Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Arts.
See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.