PhD in History - African Diaspora History in New York United States | New York University

New York University's History Department features a Ph.D. specialization in African Diaspora studies. Since the African Diaspora represents both a geographical and conceptual domain, this field promotes research examining connections among African-descended communities across borders, analyzing diverse relationships with Africa, or investigating specific locations or concepts through the lens of Diaspora theory. Research may explore cultural, social, political, scientific, or economic dimensions, either individually or in combination.NYU's African Diaspora studies maintain strong ties with African studies, a distinct yet interconnected Ph.D. program. Participants gain expertise in relevant African contexts, with this knowledge significantly influencing their academic growth—an intentional aspect of the program.Though rooted in historical methodology through the History Department, effective African Diaspora scholarship requires incorporating interdisciplinary approaches. The field actively embraces this cross-disciplinary perspective.

The History Department provides both master's and doctoral degrees covering national, comparative, and transnational specialties, including Africa, African diaspora, Atlantic world, East Asia, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, South Asia, and U.S. history. Joint Ph.D. options exist with French History (Institute of French Studies), Hebrew/Judaic studies (Skirball Department), and Middle Eastern studies (Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies). Students may focus on comparative or thematic approaches within their specialization or as a secondary field.