Graduate Migration Studies
MSc Migration Studies
The new interdisciplinary MSc in Migration Studies at Oxford University is jointly offered by the School of Anthropology and the 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. 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 and a dissertation: international migration in the social sciences; key themes in international migration, including development and globalization; thematic and regional options; and 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 in Migrations Studies prepares students to work in an expanding area of international and policy concern. It will also prepare students in an area of social science training that will facilitate progression to doctoral studies in the University of Oxford and elsewhere.
Click here for further information about the MSc Migration Studies and how to apply.
Students at COMPAS
COMPAS staff also contribute to other postgraduate degree programmes at Oxford, supervise doctoral students and train postdoctoral fellows.
Click here for further information about funding opportunities for graduates, visiting graduate student opportunities and related information.
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.