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MA in African Sustainable Communities

Campus
Be'er Sheva
Duration
3 Semesters
Degree Rewarded
Master of Arts

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MA in African Sustainable Communities

The 21st century is an era of immense transformations throughout Africa. Economic, political, and social developments are rapidly changing local communities, providing new opportunities and creating new uncertainties.​

African Sustainable Communities is an MA program that brings together students from around the world, creating a unique learning environment to tackle the complex issue of sustainability in community development. We are preparing you for the rapid changes we are seeing across Africa, through a multidisciplinary approach. You will take part in a vibrant conversation examining the complex circumstances influencing lasting change.

Program Structure

1

Program Overview

The MA in African Sustainable Communities is a year-and-a-half-long program (three semesters), plus another semester for writing up the final submissions by the end of the fourth semester (thesis or project summary).​
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Program Tracks

There are two tracks in the program - the Thesis Track and the Applied Track. Students in the Thesis Track are required to conduct a Research Project and to write a Thesis based on it. Students in the Applied Track are required to write a Project Report or a Policy Paper upon completion of the Applied Project.
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Mandatory Coursework

All students take mandatory core classes on campus at BGU, including a project workshop, research methods, and electives they choose according to their interests.​ Students must finish their required and elective classes over two semesters during this first year.
4

On Site in Africa

During the third semester, students spend a minimum of three months on a local project in Africa. They draw upon the knowledge and skills they acquired in the academic setting and apply them to an initiative in a local community.

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at africama@bgu.ac.il

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