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Programme summary for MA Refugee Studies

About

The refugee phenomenon is an issue of world importance. Forced migration affects vast numbers of people who find themselves victims of exclusion, and who are often denied asylum. This programme investigates the causes of forced migration, the ethical and legal issues involved, the impact on individuals and refugee communities, and the implications for the wider society. Drawing on staff and students’ personal contacts with refugee communities, it develops an appreciation of refugee experiences, achievements and needs.

Structure

The MA comprises three core modules and two further modules from a wide range of choices. The core modules are:

• Introduction to Forced Migration
• Research Methods
• Dissertation.

The optional modules are:

• Cultures of Exile
• Current Issues in Forced Migration
• Exploring Gender and Forced Migration
• International Human Rights
• International Refugee Law
• Migration, Citizenship and Social Policy
• Psychosocial Perspectives on Forced Migration
• The Representation of Refugees, Migrants and Diasporas in Contemporary European Cinema
• University-wide option.

Career

This programme will be of particular interest to anyone professionally concerned with, or wanting to enter employment in the fields of: human rights; legal representation of refugees; counselling; education; social and community issues; and refugee welfare. It will also benefit anyone wishing to undertake further research in migration and diasporic studies, ethnicity, social, psycho-social and cultural theory, legal studies and social policy.

Support

All students benefit from work in small groups, from an active tutorial system, from training in research methods, and from access to a dedicated archive on refugee issues

Admission

Applicants are normally required to have a good first degree in a cognate area of study. Under special circumstances applicants without a relevant first degree but with substantial professional experience may be considered.

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