Overview

The Ph.D. in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) offers two concentrations: 1) Political Economy and Public Policy and 2) Cultures and Societies of Africa and the Diaspora.

Features

The design of the Ph.D. degree integrates local, national, and global phenomena to foster knowledge, understanding, and wisdom that enable graduates to be of the greatest possible value to their communities and societies.

The PhD. degree in African and African Diaspora Studies at UWM is grounded in the knowledge that, with continuing globalization, the twenty-first century will witness an exponential expansion in the demand for Africana knowledge and expertise in the academy and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories in African & African Diaspora Studies
Theories and Methods in Empirical Research in African & African Diaspora Studies
Classic Works: Intellectual Production in Africa and the Diaspora
Black Literary Theory and Cultural Studies
Urban Violence
African Religious Thought and Social Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies View 9 other PhDs in Ethnic Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent as determined by the UWM Center on International Education, from a regionally accredited institution, completed before the first term of enrollment in the Graduate School.
Application & Fees
Proficiency in the English language
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Reason Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Submission of a writing sample (10-15 pages) of the applicant’s written work, signaling one’s aptitude for graduate study
The GRE is recommended but not required to be considered for admission to this Ph.D. program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17037 USD / year

≈ 17037 USD / year
Out-of-State

17037 USD / year

≈ 17037 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9477 USD / year

≈ 9477 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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