Refugee Studies - MSc
Overview
This masters will develop your critical engagement with the theories and practices of forced migration and development studies. In-depth knowledge of both disciplines is critical to understand and explain the causes and consequences of forced migration.
Taught by internationally recognised members of staff with a range of innovative research experiences, the course is interdisciplinary. It requires the use of theoretical and methodological insights, knowledge and perspectives of different disciplines. This provides opportunities for in-depth understanding and explanation of the problem of Forced Migration and its interface with other social science disciplines, such as development studies, law, sociology, anthropology, political science and psychology.
4 top reasons to study here
- Reputable research: 75% of our research into Social Work and Social Policy was awarded 3* for our environment
- Taught by internationally recognised members of staff: who have a range of innovative research experiences
- Strong resources: We have a vast array of resources available to aid your learning from our library to online services.
- Research active academics: you’ll be taught by enthusiastic but also research active staff, which means you’ll receive relevant and best practice teaching.
Modules
- International Refugee Law
- Asylum policy in the EU and Member States
- Forced Migration and Human Rights
- Forced Migration and Development
- Contemporary Issues in Development
- Research methods for development
- Dissertation (triple module)
Entry requirements
Those holding a first degree (minimum of 2:2/Bachelor degree equivalent to UK Second Class Honours Lower Division) in any discipline such as lawyers who want to specialise in Refugee Law.
Those with or without degrees who work or want to work with refugee oriented NGOs, community-based organisations and government departments.
We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5, Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Students without standard qualifications for this course should produce evidence they are suitable for study at this level e.g. Work experience in NGOs, United Nations Agencies, government departments involved in processing applications for asylum, assistance of asylum seekers and refugees and their families, in law or other firms that work with refugees and asylum seekers or organisations that provide advice to asylum seekers. Such applicants will also be interviewed and asked to submit an essay to test written and oral communication skills along with their knowledge and understanding of the problem of forced migration.