MSc Migration Studies

at University of Essex

We offer a flexible course structure with a mixture of core/compulsory modules, and optional modules chosen from lists.

Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The course content is therefore reviewed on an annual basis to ensure our courses remain up-to-date so modules listed are subject to change.

Year 1

• Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills
• Migration: Theory, Concepts and Selected Issues
• Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
• The Context of Integration: Origin, Destination and the Children of Immigrants
• Advanced Quantitative Analysis: Models for Cause and Effect
• SC920-7-SP or level 7 Sociology option from list
• Level 7 Sociology option from list

UK entry requirements

A 2.2 degree (o international equivalent) in a social science or Humanities subject

Your degree must include at least two Humanities or Social Science modules (Which can include the research project/dissertation): Including at least one full year relevant module in statistics or quantitative research Methods at 50% or above .

Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent, or a non-social sciences degree, will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.

You may be required to attend an interview/Skype interview as part of the application process.

International & EU entry requirements

A degree in a social science subject, including study in statistics or quantitative research methods, with an overall grade of between 50 to 55% OR 5.3 to 5.8/10 OR 2.12 to 2.32/4 depending on the degree institution .

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 6.0

Home/UK fee
£9,200 per year

International fee
£19,740 per year

Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

A degree in Migration Studies with a sociological approach, especially one from a recognised centre of excellence like Essex, opens many doors.

This course provides excellent preparation for establishing a career in policy making, human rights organisations or to continue further academic study. Many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas.