MSc in Migration Studies
University of Oxford
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About the courseThis interdisciplinary nine-month master’s degree analyses global migration and mobility together with broader processes of social and political transformation. Drawing on innovative theoretical and methodological perspectives from across the social sciences, it offers an intellectually demanding route to understanding cultural, economic and political dimensions of migration in settings from labour relations to development programming and border politics.Course objectivesThe ...Read more

About the course

This interdisciplinary nine-month master’s degree analyses global migration and mobility together with broader processes of social and political transformation. Drawing on innovative theoretical and methodological perspectives from across the social sciences, it offers an intellectually demanding route to understanding cultural, economic and political dimensions of migration in settings from labour relations to development programming and border politics.

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The degree provides a broad, theoretical understanding of human mobility and the role of both internal and international migration in economic and political processes, social change and globalisation. Engaging critically with the politics of movement in today’s world, it prepares you for doctoral study or for careers in government, international organisations, or civil society. It also gives an overview of the major debates and literatures on contemporary migration. You will have the opportunity to plan, organise and carry out independent research and to gain the skills necessary to convey theoretical knowledge of migration to a variety of different audiences.

Successful students will leave with the critical analytical and research skills needed to contribute new perspectives to the study of migration in and beyond academia. With a strong focus on migration and mobility across world regions, you will gain insight into migration’s close connection to global systems of trade, labour, politics, and power. A strong focus on the politics of knowledge production will provide additional insights for your position in reshaping local and international debates over human movement.

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As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject. Entrance to the course is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent. The admissions committee will occasionally consider a lower degree classification if the first qualification was taken some years ago, if you have gone on to further study since in which you have excelled, or if you have substantive work experience of relevance to the course. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.

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£30,210 per year

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£38,410 per year

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£38,410 per year

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