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 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies View 8 other PhDs in Ethnic Studies in United States

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
Transcripts
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 Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 72 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 72 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

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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