MA Refugee Studies

The MA Refugee Studies course at the University of East London is an intensive, advanced program that examines the theories, policies, practices, and representations pertaining to forced migration, focusing on the skills and understanding needed to work in the field of refugee protection and assistance. It encourages students to critically reflect on the human rights framework and its role in the refugee experience.Course Content: The course provides a thorough education in the broad range of issues connected with forced migration, including theories of flight, the international refugee regime, an introduction to asylum law, representations of the refugee "other", refugee economies, gender and forced migration, and age, generation, and forced migration. It is delivered through a mix of lectures and seminars, as well as field trips to relevant organizations. Students will also complete a dissertation on a relevant topic of their choice. Key Modules: The MA Refugee Studies course consists of several modules like Theories and Concepts of Forced Migration, International Refugee Law, Global Forced Migration Contexts, and Critical Perspectives on Age, Generation, and Forced Migration.Accreditations: The University of East London is accredited by the Privy Council, and their degree courses are recognized around the world.Future Careers: On successful completion of the course, students can progress to a wide variety of careers in public, private, and voluntary sectors such as international non-governmental organizations, human rights organizations, the media, the civil service, and higher education. Many graduates also continue their studies toward a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.