MA Migration Studies

The MA in Migration, Superdiversity and Policy at the University of Birmingham is an interdisciplinary programme that provides a deep understanding of international migration and its profound global challenges. The course draws on the expertise of staff in social policy, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other subject areas, and is suitable for those who wish to gain a better understanding of migration in a diverse world context and develop their analytical skills in this area.Course Content: Students explore major theories and concepts associated with international migration and superdiversity, and understand the complexity of migration issues in both the UK and across the world. The course draws on diverse disciplines including sociology, policy studies, anthropology, and cultural studies.Key Modules: Key Modules include Introduction to Social Research, Migration: Theories, Themes and Perspectives, Migration, Superdiversity and Policy, and Dissertation in Migration Studies. A range of optional modules such as Social Policy and Social Justice, Comparative Social Policy, Advanced Topics in Migration are also offered, providing the opportunity to tailor the programme to individual interests.Future Careers: Graduates of this program may find roles in national and international NGOs, public sector bodies focussing on immigration and diversity, social enterprises, and research organisations. The course also provides basis for progression to doctoral study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.