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This International Migration and Ethnic Relations (Two-Year) programme at Malmö University develops your skills in critically examining and evaluating research in relation to international migration. Potential working fields include international organizations, academia, national and local government, NGOs or the media. Students are also eligible for PhD studies.

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Overview

What is International Migration and Ethnic Relations about?

The master’s programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations (Two-Year) at Malmö University focuses on: current international developments and research perspectives in migration and ethnic relations; the effects of globalisation and human mobility on societies, groups and individuals; the social and political adaptation and integration of ethnic minorities in different societies; issues of inclusion and exclusion of immigrants; majority-minority relations; philosophical and ethical perspectives on life in diverse and complex societies.

Choose between One-Year or Two-Year Programme

Malmö University offers a one-year and a two-year programme. The tne-year programme provides an advanced level specialisation in the field of International Migration and Ethnic Relations. The two-year programme prepares students for future research opportunities and enables further specialisation within one of two themes: Migration and Integration or Migration and Social Theory.

What makes International Migration and Ethnic Relations unique?

The master's programme teaches you how to conduct in-depth analysis, evaluate policies and criticise and critique migration-related policies. You should expect research-based training and an interdisciplinary outlook that links social sciences with humanities.

Study methods include lectures and discussions, group projects, study visits, thesis work and self-study of literature.

What career will I be prepared for?

Understanding the complexities of international migration and ethnic relations is essential to ensure reflective decision-making in a variety of fields, for example, international organisations, academia, national and local governments, NGOs, and the media. Students who have completed the programme are also eligible to apply for PhD studies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

International Migration, Inclusion and Exclusion

Identity and Ethnicity in a Global Community

Theory of Science and Research Methodology

Migration and Citizenship

Problems and Questions in Contemporary IMER Research

IMER Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2022-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies International Relations View 24 other Masters in International Relations in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements

Degree of Bachelor in Social Sciences or Humanities
General eligibility + the equivalent of English course B from Swedish secondary school.

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Tuition Fee

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International

7865 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15731 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.

Full tuition fee: 160.000 SEK

Living costs for Malmö

7318 - 11465 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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