
Overview
The Migration Studies course offered by the University of Essex combines insights of sociological theory with the methodological rigour highly in demand by government, NGOs and supranational institutions. Drawing on the expertise of leading researchers, you build the methodological skills needed to conduct your own research and make your own contribution to the field of migration. You gain a critical and coherent perspective on empirical research and examining the key assumptions and ideological underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative research. . This course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Citizenship and Human rights
- Welfare
- Immigration policy
- Social cohesion and integration
- Sociological research methods
- Race, ethnicity and identity
- Multiculturalism
Your future
A degree in Migration Studies with a sociological approach, especially one from a recognised centre of excellence like Essex, opens many doors.
This course provides excellent preparation for establishing a career in policy making, human rights organisations or to continue further academic study. Many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas.
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Courses included:
- Migration: Theory, Concepts and Selected Issues
- The Context of Integration: Origin, Destination and the Children of Immigrants
- Dissertation
- Quantitative Analysis
- Advanced Quantitative Analysis: Models for Cause and Effect
- Citizenship, International Migration and Human Rights
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.2 degree (o international equivalent) in a social science or Humanities subject
- Your degree must include at least two Humanities or Social Science modules (Which can include the research project/dissertation): Including at least one full year relevant module in statistics or quantitative research Methods at 50% or above .
- Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent, or a non-social sciences degree, will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.
- You may be required to attend an interview/Skype interview as part of the application process.
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International
19740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19740 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9200 GBP per year during 12 months.
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- Home/UK fee: £4,600
- International fee: £9,870
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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