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Africana Studies is a multidisciplinary academic discipline focused on analyzing the cultural, political, social, economic, and historical aspects of African diaspora communities globally. The curriculum aims to equip students with a comprehensive perspective on contemporary global Black studies. Earning a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies provides foundational knowledge for advanced studies in humanities and social sciences, while also opening doors to diverse career paths in education, corporate sectors, government, creative fields, and beyond.
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.