PostgraduateMA

Migration Studies

Name: Migration Studies
Price: 23875 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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1 yearDuration

£23,875Per Year (Intl)

£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the MA Migration Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. What is the relationship between migration, social policy and welfare? What are the social and cultural challenges that international migration and forced migration has for both sender and receiving societies? Our course uniquely explores the study of migration through a sociological perspective, investigating how these challenges shape policy agendas with particular attention to issues surrounding social integration, rights and multiculturalism. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Migration Theory and Society

Forced Migration and Displacement

Social Policy and Welfare Systems

Research Methods in Migration Studies

Integration

Rights and Multiculturalism

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

Quantitative Methods for Social Research

Dissertation in Migration Studies

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,875

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,875

Home Student Fee

£11,025

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£29,500	£33,500
3 years	£21,500	£26,500	£33,500
5 years	£27,000	£33,500	£43,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

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