AFRICAN
SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES
AFRICAN STUDIES MA PROGRAM
AT BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Valued at over R300 000, this opportunity is proudly sponsored by the South Africa Israel Chamber of Commerce and is open to all suitable applicants.
DURATION
3 semesters beginning 10/2022
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A B.A. degree from an accredited university with a grade point average equivalent of 80/100 and above.
submission of all application materials
Written assignments
Online interview
APPLICATION DEADLINE
July 15th 2022
TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS
Valued at over R300 000, this opportunity is proudly sponsored by the South Africa Israel Chamber of Commerce and is open to all suitable applicants.
DORMITORIES
The Marcus Campus dormitories are home to a vibrant student community and are offered based on availability.
Rational and Goals
The program of study places African communities at
the center, and analyzes the political, economic,
cultural and social factors impacting their initiatives
over the long term.
Our aim is to provide students with the theoretical
background, analytical skills and practical perspectives
that are needed for realizing individual and communal
endeavors across a broad spectrum of fields. We believe
that community interventions, whether they are in the
social, cultural, or more applied fields of science,
agricultural or economics, should reflect knowledge of
history, politics, economics, social and cultural studies.
PROGRAM DURATION AND STRUCTURE
African Sustainable Communities is a year and a half
long MA program (three semesters plus additional write
up time for Thesis Track). Students spend a year of
intensive learning together at Ben-Gurion University of
the Negev, where the African Studies program has
already earned an international reputation of
excellence. There is an Applied Track, suited to most
students in the program, and also a Thesis Track, for
those interested in conducting an in-depth research
project. All students take mandatory core classes, a
project workshop, research methods and electives they
choose according to their interests. Students must
finish their required and elective classes over the course
of two semesters at BGU. During the third semester,
they draw upon the knowledge and skills they acquired
in the academic setting and apply them to an initiative
in a local community in Africa. Projects are planned
with the support of the program staff.
A Sampling of Class
- Deconstructing Development: Theory,
Practice and Critique - Economics, Politics and Society in Africa of the 20th Century
- Studying Sustainability
- Sports and Development in Africa
- The Politics of Global Health
- Informal Settlements and the Transition
to Formality and Planning - Liberation Theology and Religious
Movements in Africa
Application process
- Applying via the registration website and
submitting mandatory documents. - Paying registration fee (unless exempted)
- Application is processed
- Personal interview via Zoom
- Announcement of acceptance/rejection
- If accepted – paying the deposit
- Arranging for a student visa and health insurance
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