Graduate Migration Studies
MSc Migration Studies
The interdisciplinary MSc in Migration Studies at Oxford University is jointly offered by the School of Anthropology and the Oxford Department of International Development. The course draws on the intellectual resources of its two parent departments and the three world-leading migration research centres at Oxford (COMPAS, IMI and RSC). The programme allows students to explore human mobility in a historical and global perspective, and to address the complex relations between global political economy, migratory experiences, and government and social responses.
The degree consists of four components, plus a dissertation:
- international migration in the social sciences;
- key themes in international migration;
- thematic and regional options;
- quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Teaching on the degree combines lectures, small tutorial groups, and discussion seminars. Students have individual dissertation supervision. Teaching is problem-focused and aims to give students critical analytical skills.
The course introduces students to key concepts, research and analysis in the economics, politics, sociology and anthropology of migration. It enables students to understand the nature of both internal and international migration and its role in global social and economic change.
The MSc prepares students to work in an expanding area of international and policy concern. It will also offer students social science training that will facilitate progression to doctoral studies in the University of Oxford and elsewhere.
The MSc is currently convened by Dr Mette Louise Berg
Further information about the MSc Migration Studies and how to apply
ESRC Studentships - Migration Studies Pathway 2012
ESRC studentships will be allocated to encourage individuals to enter into migration studies at the University of Oxford. This is as a result of the University's successful bid for ESRC Doctoral Training Centre accreditation.
Three studentships will be given each year from 2011 to 2016. These will be either for an MSc in Migration Studies or MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies plus a DPhil or for a DPhil in a migration-related topic directly.
It will be necessary to apply separately to the university for the course, and for the ESRC grant. More information, plus details of how to apply for the grant.
Note: For 2012 applications the recommended deadline is 20th January 2012.
The Migration Studies Society
Link to information about a networking group for students and professionals in Oxford.
Sixth-Formers Workshop on UK and European Migration Patterns and Issues
Students on studying Geography at A'level consider issues related to population change and migration patterns. Dr Ali Rogers, COMPAS Research Associate, led an interactive workshop with 70 students around key migration issues and COMPAS research findings. This forms the basis of a more indepth consideration of the centre's outreach activities and contributions that could potentially be made to A'level courses. Click here for further details on the presentation.