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University of Glasgow: Global Migrations and Social Justice
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social & Political Sciences View department profile |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk/socialpolitical |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Are you working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers as a volunteer, professional or researcher, or are you contemplating doing so? This Masters programme will introduce you to the study of global migration, including migration processes and the social, political and economic consequences of migration. Unique in Scotland, it addresses questions such as who moves and why, who is allowed to settle and where, what are the roles of states, institutions and civil societies in these processes. We look at migration from a social justice perspective, and the MSc offers an opportunity to critically engage with issues of inequality, power, citizenship, human rights, welfare and solidarity.
The programme is taught within the department of Sociology by staff with a background in Sociology and the related disciplines of Anthropology, Criminology, Human Geography and Politics.
The programme is taught within the department of Sociology by staff with a background in Sociology and the related disciplines of Anthropology, Criminology, Human Geography and Politics. * Sociology at Glasgow was ranked 3rd in the UK in the most recent Times & Sunday Times subject league tables. * The MSc combines social theory with research methods and tools and enables students to develop applied knowledge in the field. * The Masters draws on a wealth of staff expertise on migration that covers a broad thematic and geographical spectrum. * We have strong links with the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network (GRAMNet). Founded in 2010, GRAMnet is an internationally recognised research network based at the University of Glasgow that brings together researchers and practitioners, NGOs and policy makers working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland and beyond. * GRAMNet is a member of IMISCOE, the largest international interdisciplinary research network in the field of migration studies, which provides opportunities for connecting with scholars and students at other institutions. You will benefit from access to the GRAMNet-related activities such as seminars, film series, community organised events and find out about opportunities for knowledge exchange. * The University of Glasgow has been awarded University of Sanctuary status in recognition of its commitment to supporting people who have experienced forced migration, including facilitating access to higher education for refugee communities. * The programme brings together cutting-edge academic research on migration with an emphasis on social justice and learning from non-academic work in this area. We have strong links with voluntary and public sector organisations in Scotland and beyond through GRAMNet as well as through staff and alumni’s professional links. * We offer innovative learning and teaching approaches, including in and out of classroom learning, physically and virtually, along with assessment methods with practical options for collaborative and arts-based dissertation projects. * You may be able to pursue opportunities to apply for relevant work-based internships through the University of Glasgow’s Internship hub.
You will take three core and three optional courses as well as complete a dissertation or a practical project.
Courses will be delivered via lectures and seminars supported by appropriate multi-media material, such as monographs, videos, podcasts, journal articles, reports and survey data. Some of this learning will take you physically and virtually out of the classroom.
The dissertation options have been designed to bring together practice and academic learning, allowing you to reflect on the experience of being directly and actively engaged with service providers and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, working alongside them to explore how research may be transformative for organisations, individuals and communities.
Core courses
Core modules are taken by all students on the programme, and give you solid foundation in both migration studies and in the nuts and bolts of research design and methods.
- GLOBAL MIGRATIONS: HISTORIES, STRUCTURES, EXPERIENCES.
- A PUBLIC SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.
- RESEARCH DESIGN OR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Optional courses may include
Optional courses allow you to broaden your horizons and pursue your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, however please note that this is kept under review and may change slightly from year to year.
- DIASPORA: THE EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATION, DISPLACEMENT AND DIFFERENCE
- MIGRATION, SETTLEMENT AND BELONGING
- EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
- GENDER RELATIONS (CONTEMPORARY CRITICAL APPROACHES)
- GLOBAL HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT
- HEALTH AND CULTURE
- HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION: CIVILIAN OR SOVEREIGNTY
- IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
- RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE CITY
You may also be able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences and beyond.
Full-time and part-time study
You can choose to study full time or part time, to fit around your work and personal life. If you are considering part-time study options, you can email the programme convener to discuss.
This Masters programme can provide the foundation for successful careers in government, the public sector, civil society, or social research, including doctoral research. Some of the students join our programme while already working with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in a professional capacity. We have very strong links with voluntary and public sector organisations in Scotland and beyond through staff, students’ and alumni’s own professional links.
On completing the MSc, you will be equipped to apply your learning to a wide range of opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. This might include working with policy-making bodies, local and national governments, community organisations, NGOs and third sector organisations. The emphasis on applied learning makes this programme relevant to a range of professional settings where graduates may be working with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, for example in education, social work, housing, equalities, campaigning and advocacy work, community development, human rights advocacy work, social research.
The programme will also provide the necessary foundations for further study through doctoral research (PhD).
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The University's Careers Service can help you in gaining experience, increasing your employability and finding work during and after your MSc.
Student testimonials
Some of our recent graduates on how the programme has furthered their career:
Whilst studying, I went on to volunteer and subsequently work at a migrant-rights charity in Glasgow and coordinate their refugee housing project. As someone who had moved from outside the city to study, the course introduced me to people working in the sector and began realising opportunities of where to volunteer and get involved in.
This programme has been a great help in allowing me to further my career in an area that interests me. I now work for the housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland within their Policy Advocacy department. This allows me to use the knowledge of the broken housing system that I gained on this programme, especially for those who are new to Scotland, to advocate for change in housing in Scotland.
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