Oxford MSc African Studies — 2027/28 Admission

This nine-month Oxford MSc explores Africa’s societies and historical processes through interdisciplinary courses, options and a dissertation. It welcomes applicants with a strong honours degree or equivalent in a relevant humanities or social sciences discipline.

Who can apply

• A first-class or strong upper-second undergraduate degree with honours, or equivalent, in a relevant humanities or social science subject.
• Meet the university’s higher English-language requirement when applicable.
• Prepare three referees, transcripts, a statement of purpose and one piece of written academic work according to the course instructions.

How to apply

1. Read the Oxford course-specific entry requirements and funding criteria.
2. Arrange references, transcripts, statement and written work in the required formats.
3. Submit the graduate application by the relevant deadline; submit by the January deadline for consideration for most Oxford scholarships.

Application deadline: January 26, 2027

Application status: Full-time 2027–28 applications open. Earlier consideration deadline November 13, 2026; final deadline January 26, 2027 at midday UK time.

Official source: University of Oxford official information. Confirm details directly before applying.