School of Humanities and Social Sciences

MA and Postgraduate Diploma in Refugee Studies
One year full-time - two years part-time

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Additional Information

Teaching/Timetable

Teaching is normally through a combination of lectures and seminars. Film, video and other media are also used, and in some modules students are encouraged to engage in group work, developing presentations, small projects and reports.

Each module is taught across a 15-week semester: Semester A runs from September to January; Semester B from February to June. Classes take place either at the Docklands or Stratford campuses, both of which are easily accessible by public transport.

Lectures, seminars and tutorials normally take place during three-hour sessions held between 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm. The first core module normally takes place at Docklands on Monday evenings.

Part-time students attend classes on one evening each week; full-time students attend classes on two evenings. Library facilities are open at this time and refreshments are available on site.

In addition to attendance at classes, and undertaking library work and independent study, students attend tutorials for in-depth discussion of their work. At least once each semester the programme team organises a day school (normally on a Saturday) with visiting speakers including academics and researchers, refugee community representatives, and professionals in relevant fields.

Students normally complete their work for assessment during the relevant semester. Preliminary work on the Dissertation normally begins in Semester B, with submission in September of the concluding period of registration.

Admissions

In keeping with the University’s policy of Equal Opportunities, applicants with a wide range of previous educational and professional experience are considered for admission. Special consideration is given to refugees.

Applicants should normally hold a first class or second class honours degree. This degree should be in a relevant field of study. Relevance is defined as a programme in which the components are cognate with some aspects of the Refugee Studies programme.

Most up to date admissions information can be found on UEL's How to Apply page.

To apply on-line please click here. To apply by post please contact Diane Ball, Programme Administrator, for an application form.

FEES

Fees are subject to change and are listed on an insert to this brochure. For the most up-to-date information on fees please visit www.uel.ac.uk/students/being_student/postgradfees.htm

Fee Payment

Fees are normally payable, in full, on a yearly basis at the point of enrolment. However, a fee payment plan may be negotiated with the Finance Office if your application is successful. Students paying in two installments will be charged a further 5%, while those paying in more than two installments will be charged a further 10%.

Fee Discounts And Scholarships

Fee Discounts

All students are eligible for a 5% discount for early payment of fees.

A fee discount of up to £500 per year is available to successful applicants who are categorised as 'home' students (UK only) and are on means tested benefits. There are no Local Educational Authority mandatory grants for postgraduate study, but discretionary awards are sometimes available from the British Academy and the various Research Councils.

European Union students may be eligible for help with their fees. EU students attending part-time postgraduate programmes may apply to the University's Student Finance Unit for a Postgraduate Partial Fee Waiver form, which provides fee waivers under certain circumstances. Additionally EU students may have access to government fee waivers through the Department for Education and Skills. EU students are advised to contact The European Team, Department for Education and Skills (SFDD),2F - Area B, Mowden Hall, Staindrop Road, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL3 9BG. Phone: 01325 391 199 or e-mail: EUTeam@dfes.gsi.gov.uk. Students can also access the website www.dcsf.gov.uk/studentsupport/

A fee discount of £2,000 is available to international students who have achieved a 2:1 qualification (or equivalent) or higher and who are studying on a full-time basis; full-time international students who have achieved a 2:2 qualification (or equivalent) will receive a fee discount of £750.

Scholarships

A number of organisations offer scholarships for postgraduate international students, such as the Mary Trevelyan Fund. For a complete list, please access the British Council website: www.britishcouncil.org

Contact Information

If you require an application form, please contact Diane Ball on +44 (0)20 8223 2770 , or by emailing d.m.ball@uel.ac.uk.

If you require more information about eligibility, admissions procedures or programme regulations, please contact Gary Smith on +44 (0)20 8223 2746, by fax on +44 (0)20 8223 2898, or by emailing gary.smith@uel.ac.uk

If you would like to discuss any other aspect of the programme please contact the Programme Leader, Dr John Nassari, on +44 (0)20 8 223 4252, or by emailing j.nassari@uel.ac.uk

Please send completed application forms and references to:

Diane Ball
Programme Administrator
Refugee Studies
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of East London, Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
London E16 2RD
UK

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