Migration and Global Development MA
University of Sussex
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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.Youll gain specialised knowledge and transferable skills in areas such as:•migration policies•refugee rights•development strategies•humanitarian assistance.Youll develop your ...Read more

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

  • Sussex Centre for Migration Research
  • , located within the
  • School of Global Studies
  • .

    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.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    72/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    37th
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    47th
    What students say
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    06 Nov 24

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    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    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.

    Tuition fees

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    £11,025 per year

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    £22,575 per year

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    Students from International

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    Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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    University of Sussex
    Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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