BA in International Affairs - African Studies in Boston United States | Northeastern University

This focused program equips undergraduates with a comprehensive understanding of global issues concerning Africa from the early 1900s onward, examining various interdisciplinary perspectives on international relations. These include studies of conflict, collaboration, power structures, grassroots organizations, global advocacy groups, worldwide activist movements, and government-citizen dynamics—covering topics like democratic governance, autocratic regimes, social disparities, and civic participation. The international affairs curriculum offers a robust blend of interdisciplinary studies while allowing students to tailor their education by choosing subjects aligned with their interests. It cultivates a deep comprehension of 20th-century global developments and contemporary international challenges through multifaceted approaches to state interactions, societal forces, and transnational networks. International affairs majors additionally have the option to specialize in specific geographic areas.