B.A. · Undergraduate
Arts & Cultural Studies
- Degree
- B.A.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Explores African and global arts, from visual arts and music to theatre and digital media. The program combines theory, practice, and entrepreneurship, linking cultural heritage with modern creative industries. Students also learn about cultural policy and heritage management, preparing them for roles in both arts and development sectors.
Curriculum
Year 1
5 courses- 01Introduction to African Arts
- 02Academic Writing
- 03World Arts & Cultures
- 04History of Music & Performance
- 05Fundamentals of Visual Arts
Year 2
6 courses- 01African Music & Theatre
- 02Contemporary Arts
- 03Cultural Anthropology
- 04Arts &
- 05Media Technologies
- 06Creative Writing
Year 3
5 courses- 01Heritage & Cultural Policy
- 02Arts Entrepreneurship
- 03Global Arts Movements
- 04Digital Arts & Multimedia
- 05Research Methods in Arts & Culture
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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