Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism Utrecht University

Overview

Topics of high societal significance

In this Master's programme in Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism at Utrecht University, you will focus on questions of high societal significance and policy relevance that relate to:

• International migration

• Integration and cultural identity

• Development of ethnic relations

• Management of cultural diversity

Interdisciplinary methodology

This two-year Master's programme contributes to interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical knowledge in the social sciences. We focus on the main theories and approaches developed in the fields of Sociology and Social and Cultural Psychology. 

In addition to these two central disciplinary fields, we also cover perspectives from adjacent fields such as Political Science, Economics, Anthropology and Geography.

Career Prospects

This Master's programme prepares you for subsequent PhD training. It also serves as a freestanding programme for graduates who aspire to research positions outside academia.

This Master's programme prepares you for a scientific career, in academia (PhD training), research institutes, government organisations, NGOs, and private enterprises.

Professional Careers

Students who regard the MSc as the terminus of their academic education can capitalise on their:

• Research experience abroad

• Foreign language fluency

• Analytical, research, and reporting skills

• Successful completion of a demanding programme

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.