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University of Manchester: Global Development (Migration, Mobility & Displacement)
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| gdi-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 2814 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
MSc Global Development (Migration, Mobility and Displacement) provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of one of the most pressing and politically charged issues in global development today: the movement of people.
This pathway delves into the complex interplay between migration, development, and global justice, offering students the theoretical insights, practical skills, and critical perspectives needed to address these challenges on a global scale.
Core Focus: Migration, Mobility and Displacement
This course examines the interconnected nature of migration and development, focusing on how the movement of people contributes to economic, social, and political development, as seen in the growing significance of remittances, which now surpass official development aid in scale.
It also examines the ways development interventions aim to address the "root causes" of irregular migration, particularly from the poorest regions, and the effectiveness of such strategies. Through this analysis, students develop a nuanced understanding of migration as both a driver of development and a response to structural inequalities and crises.
Migration is at the centre of contemporary global debates on justice, rights, and security.
By raising critical questions and encouraging innovative solutions, this MSc prepares graduates to lead in crafting responses that balance the interests of states with the rights and needs of migrants, fostering a more equitable and just global system.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For full and part-time We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Other international entry requirements We accept a range of qualifications from across the globe. To help international students the university provides specific information for many individual countries. Please see our country-specific information page for guidance on the academic and English language qualifications which may be accepted from your country. Professional entry qualification If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Global Development (Migration, Mobility and Displacement) provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of one of the most pressing and politically charged issues in global development today: the movement of people.
This pathway delves into the complex interplay between migration, development, and global justice, offering students the theoretical insights, practical skills, and critical perspectives needed to address these challenges on a global scale.
Core Focus: Migration, Mobility and Displacement
This course examines the interconnected nature of migration and development, focusing on how the movement of people contributes to economic, social, and political development, as seen in the growing significance of remittances, which now surpass official development aid in scale.
It also examines the ways development interventions aim to address the "root causes" of irregular migration, particularly from the poorest regions, and the effectiveness of such strategies. Through this analysis, students develop a nuanced understanding of migration as both a driver of development and a response to structural inequalities and crises.
Migration is at the centre of contemporary global debates on justice, rights, and security.
By raising critical questions and encouraging innovative solutions, this MSc prepares graduates to lead in crafting responses that balance the interests of states with the rights and needs of migrants, fostering a more equitable and just global system.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For full and part-time We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Other international entry requirements We accept a range of qualifications from across the globe. To help international students the university provides specific information for many individual countries. Please see our country-specific information page for guidance on the academic and English language qualifications which may be accepted from your country. Professional entry qualification If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Global Development with Migration, Mobility and Displacement offers a coherent, interdisciplinary and applied course that analyses the interaction between migration and development.
It will provide you with strong critical analytical skills, with a good grounding in the theoretical and conceptual debates in the field.
In recent years there has been a growing interest in how people's movement may contribute to economic, social and political development seen most vividly in the growing scale of remittances that outweigh official development aid. MSc Global Development with Migration, Mobility and Displacement offers a coherent, interdisciplinary and applied course that analyses the interaction between migration and development.
It will provide you with strong critical analytical skills, with a good grounding in the theoretical and conceptual debates in the field.
In recent years there has been a growing interest in how people's movement may contribute to economic, social and political development seen most vividly in the growing scale of remittances that outweigh official development aid.
On the other hand, there has also been a surge of interest in how supporting development may address the 'root causes' of mass (irregular) migration from the poorest regions of the world.
This course will help prepare you for future work in this politically highly charged arena where questions of global injustice and rights intersect with the social, economic, political and security interests of wealthy and poor states alike. This will course will be perfect for you, if:
- you are interested in understanding the many interactions between the movement of people and international
development;
- you want to understand why different forms of migration, mobility and displacement are taking an increasingly important
role in the international development agenda;
- you would like to critically examine the contemporary policy responses to the challenges of migration, mobility and
displacement in the Global South.
As a pathway within the overall MSc International Development, this programme will provide you with both strong foundations in the broad field of development and specialist training in migration, mobility and displacement.
A particular feature of the course will the fieldwork trip which will include visits to communities and projects that are responding to the challenges and opportunities of migration.
The course will raise many new questions and equip you to start answering them.
You will have the opportunity to practice these research skills by preparing a dissertation on a topic of your choice relating to the course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Other international entry requirements We accept a range of qualifications from across the globe. To help international students the university provides specific information for many individual countries. Please see our country-specific information page for guidance on the academic and English language qualifications which may be accepted from your country. Professional entry qualification If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
MSc Global Development with Migration, Mobility and Displacement offers a coherent, interdisciplinary and applied course that analyses the interaction between migration and development.
It will provide you with strong critical analytical skills, with a good grounding in the theoretical and conceptual debates in the field.
In recent years there has been a growing interest in how people's movement may contribute to economic, social and political development seen most vividly in the growing scale of remittances that outweigh official development aid. MSc Global Development with Migration, Mobility and Displacement offers a coherent, interdisciplinary and applied course that analyses the interaction between migration and development.
It will provide you with strong critical analytical skills, with a good grounding in the theoretical and conceptual debates in the field.
In recent years there has been a growing interest in how people's movement may contribute to economic, social and political development seen most vividly in the growing scale of remittances that outweigh official development aid.
On the other hand, there has also been a surge of interest in how supporting development may address the 'root causes' of mass (irregular) migration from the poorest regions of the world.
This course will help prepare you for future work in this politically highly charged arena where questions of global injustice and rights intersect with the social, economic, political and security interests of wealthy and poor states alike. This will course will be perfect for you, if:
- you are interested in understanding the many interactions between the movement of people and international
development;
- you want to understand why different forms of migration, mobility and displacement are taking an increasingly important
role in the international development agenda;
- you would like to critically examine the contemporary policy responses to the challenges of migration, mobility and
displacement in the Global South.
As a pathway within the overall MSc International Development, this programme will provide you with both strong foundations in the broad field of development and specialist training in migration, mobility and displacement.
A particular feature of the course will the fieldwork trip which will include visits to communities and projects that are responding to the challenges and opportunities of migration.
The course will raise many new questions and equip you to start answering them.
You will have the opportunity to practice these research skills by preparing a dissertation on a topic of your choice relating to the course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Other international entry requirements We accept a range of qualifications from across the globe. To help international students the university provides specific information for many individual countries. Please see our country-specific information page for guidance on the academic and English language qualifications which may be accepted from your country. Professional entry qualification If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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