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MA in African Sustainable Communities

Campus
Be'er Sheva
Duration
3 Semesters
Degree Rewarded
Master of Arts

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MA in African Sustainable Communities

Concentrated Study Day per Week

The 21st century is an era of immense transformations throughout Africa. Economic, political, and social developments are rapidly changing local communities, providing new opportunities and creating new uncertainties.​

African Sustainable Communities is an MA program that brings together students from around the world, creating a unique learning environment to tackle the complex issue of sustainability in community development. We are preparing you for the rapid changes we are seeing across Africa, through a multidisciplinary approach. You will take part in a vibrant conversation examining the complex circumstances influencing lasting change.

Program Structure

1

Program Overview

The MA in African Sustainable Communities is a year-and-a-half long program (three semesters), plus another semester for writing up the final submissions.
2

Mandatory Coursework

All students take mandatory core classes on campus at BGU, including a project workshop, research methods, and electives they choose according to their interests.​ Students must finish their required and elective classes over two semesters during this first year.
3

On Site in Africa

During the third semester, students spend a minimum of three months on a local project in Africa. They draw upon the knowledge and skills they acquired in the academic setting and apply them to an initiative in a local community. Projects are planned and implemented with the support of the program staff.
4

Final Project

Students submit their final submissions by the end of the fourth semester.​

Scholarships

Concentrated Study Day per Week

Scholarships (full and partial) are available to qualifying candidates. Please contact our team for more information at africama@bgu.ac.il

US Citizens: This program is approved by the US Department of Education and participates in the Federal Student Loans Program. 

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Dormitories

The Marcus Campus dormitories in Beer-Sheva​ are home to a vibrant student community of international and local students, and are offered based on availability.

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