Global Migrations and Social Justice

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (e.g. a GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant social science or humanities subject (e.g. sociology, anthropology, politics, law, history). If you are unsure whether your degree is suitable, you can email the programme convener to discuss.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding contemporary research on global migrations and social justice. Unique in Scotland, it addresses questions such as who moves and why, who is allowed to settle and where, what are the roles of states, institutions and civil societies in these processes.

• The programme draws on recognised expertise in migration studies, sociology, anthropology, history, criminology, human geography, policy and politics, ethics, as well as a wide variety of country and regional expertise.
• You will get access to cutting-edge academic research on migration with an emphasis on social justice and learning from non-academic work in this area.
• It offers innovative and wide ranging learning and teaching approaches from lectures and seminars, to project work, workshops and field based activities, along with assessment methods with practical options for collaborative and arts-based projects.
• The programme is supported through GRAMNet, the University of Glasgow’s internationally recognised research network for Refugees, Asylum and Migration in Scotland. You will benefit from the provisions offered by GRAMNet, such as training, seminars, opportunities for knowledge exchange and spaces for dissemination.
• The programme features guest lectures and input from leading migration academics as well as practitioners working in this area.

Information for international students

Please see the English language requirements and the international page.

Fees and funding

Please see the list of scholarship opportunities available.

Qualification and course duration

MSc