African studies

Graduates of this programme move into a fairly wide range of professional fields once they have built the knowledge and competences the degree develops. Common destinations include international development and humanitarian organisations, whether bilateral, multilateral or non-governmental, as well as national government agencies covering areas such as foreign affairs, environment, migration and refugees, security and social development. Others move into private industry, in fields such as investment, advisory work, founding new ventures or corporate responsibility functions, while some enter media and other communication-related roles. A further path leads into academia, continuing as a researcher or teacher. The spread of these destinations reflects a programme designed to build knowledge applicable well beyond a single career track, spanning policy, business and scholarly work connected to the African continent.