Course summary
MSc Migration Studies: Policy and Practice blends academic research with real-world practice, equipping you to critically analyse migration issues and their governance from a multidisciplinary perspective. Through expert-led workshops and practical case studies, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to support migrant and diaspora communities globally and advocate for a just and inclusive future. **Why study MSc Migration Studies: Policy and Practice? Study Migration Dynamics** This course equips you with the critical skills needed to analyse complex migration patterns and understand the lived experiences of migrants. It emphasizes a socially engaged approach, combining cutting-edge academic research with practical application, enabling you to navigate and respond to challenges in a rapidly changing global landscape. Development of Policy-Making Skills Our course offers opportunities to enhance your capabilities in professional practice or policymaking focused on migration issues. You will gain a range of skill sets to work with diverse migrant and minority populations or to obtain employment with specialist agencies supporting these communities. Experienced Lecturers with Real-World Expertise Our degree is delivered by passionate people with experience in migration studies. Their active engagement with employer organizations and participation in national and international forums ensure that you will receive up-to-date knowledge and insights from the global migration landscape.
Modules
Core Modules
- Migration Studies: Issues & Perspectives
- Research Methods
- Migration Policy and Governance
- Postgraduate Migration Dissertation
- Case Studies: Working with Communities
- Refugee Studies
- International Human Rights
- Vulnerable Groups in Forensic Settings
Assessment method
A range of summative assessment methods may be employed on this course, as follows: time-constrained assignments poster presentations reflective accounts oral presentations time constrained examinations essays research reports professional style reports e.g. court reports, expert witness reports risk assessment/management reports. The final empirical dissertation represents a major piece of independent research activity within your chosen field of migration. This will involve a number of options including collecting original empirical (quantitative or qualitative) data from participants, or equivalent alternatives such as computational modelling of empirical or secondary data analysis, making use of large data sets, or an extended literature review or a performance piece. It will be undertaken with support from an academic supervisor delivered via regular meetings throughout the academic year.
Entry requirements
A typical applicant will hold a 2:1 in a related degree such as: Politics & International Relations; Sociology; Social Policy; Criminology; Law; Health; Policing; Geography; Communication & Media Studies; Economics. Alternatively, you may have a 2:1 in a non-related subject. Candidates may also currently be working within: NGOs/charities (addressing refugee, diversity, housing, poverty, human rights issues, etc). Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and an interview may be required.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8750 | Year 1 |
| International | £8750 | Year 1 |
| England | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8750 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to:
- Text books and supplementary reading materials
- Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses
- Field trips, placements, or external activities
- Printing, photocopying, and binding
- Accommodation, travel, and living expenses
Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.
For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
Sponsorship information
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students, and if you’re a recent BNU graduate, you may even qualify for a fee discount on your postgraduate studies.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ
Course contact details
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