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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Do you want to know what drives people to emigrate from and within the Global South? Do you want to learn about the effects of migration on countries and families left behind? How do migration policies shape migrants’ life-chances? Our Masters will give you the knowledge to analyse and address these and other questions.
You'll gain specialised knowledge and transferable skills in areas such as:
•migration policies
•refugee rights
•development strategies
•humanitarian assistance.
You'll develop your critical thinking and effective communication. And you'll learn to approach problems with empathy and creativity.
Our interdisciplinary approach will give you a distinctive, critical grounding in international development. You're taught migration studies by faculty with extensive knowledge from working in the field. And you’ll become part of the research community in the
CAREERS
The field of migration and global development offers diverse career paths.
Key to this degree is the opportunity to connect with experts, practitioners and fellow students in the field. You will be able to build a professional network that will be invaluable for your career advancement, collaboration on projects, and staying updated on emerging trends.
This course prepares you for careers in:
•international organisations and NGOs
•local government authorities
•research institutions
•advocacy groups
•charities with a migration focus.
You could also continue your studies with a PhD.
Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,025 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,575 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
SOAS University of London