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Migration Studies – (M.Sc.)
University of Oxford
Social Sciences| Application Deadline: | November, January and March | ||
| Location: | Oxford / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 9 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The degree consists of four components, plus a dissertation:
•international migration in the social sciences;
•key themes in international migration, including development and globalization;
•thematic and regional options;
•quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Teaching on the degree combines lectures, small tutorial groups, and discussion seminars. Students have individual dissertation supervision. Teaching is problem-focused and aims to give students critical analytical skills.
The course introduces students to key concepts, research and analysis in the economics, politics, sociology and anthropology of migration. It enables students to understand the nature of both internal and international migration and its role in global social and economic change.
The MSc prepares students to work in an expanding area of international and policy concern. It will also offer students social science training that will facilitate progression to doctoral studies in the University of Oxford and elsewhere.
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At least a high upper 2nd class honours degree in a social science is normally required. However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first class degree or its equivalent. It is also possible for students who have not specialized in a social science to read for the MSc in Migration Studies. Please refer to the Graduate Studies Prospectus for information good command of English (both written and spoken) is essential. Candidates whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English (eg by taking the TOEFL or IELTS test). Further information here(the higher level stated is required)
Email: msc-migrationstudies@qeh.ox.ac.uk
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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