Study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa: Most popular universities for Area & Cultural Studies.

Are you thinking of studying Area & Cultural Studies, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Area & Cultural Studies in Cape Town, South Africa. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition
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Most popular Area & Cultural Studies programmes for international students in Cape Town

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Area & Cultural Studies degree in Cape Town.

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Theology

University of the Western Cape

The Department of Religion and Theology continues a long and proud history of theological training at University of the Western Cape. The programmes may be taken with a view to the ordained ministry in various confessional traditions (the B.Th.), with a view to part-time ministry as a “tentmaker”.
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Arts

University of the Western Cape

The Arts Faculty from University of the Western Cape is well-known nationally and internationally. It offers high-quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a variety of fields, and has a substantial research profile. 
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Women’s and Gender Studies

University of the Western Cape

The Women’s and Gender Studies Department is an interdisciplinary department that emerged out of gender and anti apartheid activism at University of the Western Cape.
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Arts

University of the Western Cape

The Arts Faculty from University of the Western Cape is well-known nationally and internationally. It offers high-quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a variety of fields, and has a substantial research profile. 
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Sociology

University of the Western Cape

Anthropology and Sociology from University of the Western Cape are established social science disciplines. Both are immensely challenging and exciting and generally aim to understand culture and how societies work.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Area & Cultural Studies

Area and Cultural Studies degrees prepare specialists who analyse all aspect of a certain culture and how it interacts with other cultures. Cultural Studies usually cover the Asian, African, American, or Latin regions from a historical, political, sociological, and artistic point of view. Graduates find work as cultural studies instructors, community outreach managers, and more.

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