Courses
Two English master programmes are organised by the department.
Master of Arts in African Studies
Ghent University’s Master in African Studies is the only Master’s programme of its kind in Belgium, and has a unique academic focus on the African continent. The programme starts from a truly interdisciplinary perspective as its course units take an in-depth perspective on Africa’s peoples, cultures, literatures and languages, with an emphasis on Central and Eastern Africa.
Master of Arts in Oriental Languages and Cultures
The two-year MA in Oriental Languages and Cultures offers a degree in the academic study of the languages and cultures of one of the following regional areas: China, India, Japan and the Middle East. We offer intermediate to advanced courses in two language varieties from the chosen area, specialized course units on related socio-cultural issues (including on interactions between the different sub-areas), opportunities for internships, internationalization, and training to carry out academic research. In addition, we offer many elective courses.
The programmes are available both in a Dutch trajectory and an English trajectory. In the English trajectory students are obliged to take the module ‘Academic Proficiency’ under Elective Courses.