{"id":14910,"date":"2021-02-04T10:44:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T15:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/?page_id=14910"},"modified":"2023-06-28T13:53:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T17:53:44","slug":"why-african-studies-carleton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/why-african-studies-carleton\/","title":{"rendered":"Why African Studies @ Carleton"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Choosing the Right Program<\/h3>\n

Carleton offers a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts in African Studies<\/a>. Combined Honours programs in African Studies are possible in conjunction with any other discipline in the B.A.\u00a0\u00a0 (e.g. Political Science, History, Law, Music, Anthropology, English, French, Economics, Sociology, Film Studies). Students wishing to pursue a Combined Honours degree between African Studies and Journalism must already be accepted into the Journalism Honours Program.<\/p>\n

Students can also study Africa within the Bachelor of Global and International Studies degree (BGInS)<\/a>. A Specialization in Africa and Globalization stream<\/a> also allows you to focus your studies on Africa within the BGInS degree. Undergraduate students in other programs can also take a Minor in African Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A degree in African Studies prepares you for a wide range of careers in\u00a0government\u00a0<\/strong>service,\u00a0non-governmental organizations, business<\/strong>,\u00a0humanitarian aid work<\/strong>,\u00a0journalism<\/strong>, and\u00a0education<\/strong>. Many organizations, including United Nations bodies and Canadian governmental, non-governmental and private-sector organizations, are often assisting the efforts by Africans in expanding their economies, reforming their governance systems, extending their health care and education, and addressing environmental concerns in Africa.\u00a0 Expertise about Africa is also an asset in work in North America, such as in business, education, social services, or policy-making.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right program is a great place to start your journey. Apply here<\/a> by visiting the undergraduate admissions for more information, including campus tours, on how to join our program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prospective students<\/strong> and applicants are encouraged to create a Carleton 360<\/a> account, monitor their application through Carleton 360 and should scan and upload their documents directly at Carleton 360.<\/p>\n

There are so many ways for you and your family to connect with Carleton. Visit the Virtual Experience website to experience Carleton virtually, from the comfort and safety of your home, including our new Virtual Tour.<\/p>\n

Online chat sessions are available on the Undergraduate Admissions website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please continue to visit the Undergraduate Admissions website<\/a> for updated information regarding admissions and Carleton\u2019s response to COVID-19<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social Media<\/h3>\n

Also, make sure to follow Carleton Future on social media channels:<\/p>\n

Facebook: @carletonfuture
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Alumni Stories<\/h3>\n\n
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Capital Advantage<\/h3>\n