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Malmö University

Sweden, Malmö

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Location Sweden, Malmö
Type Postgraduate, full-time
Begins September
Duration 1 year
Study language English
Awards MA
Tuition fee FREE
Entry qualification Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Degree of Bachelor in Social Sciences or Humanities

Please review the required documents for additional information.


The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

If the original documents are not in one of the Nordic languages, English, French or German an official translation into English must be made.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS or TOEFL

IELTS: Score 6.5. No module under 5.5.
TOEFL (Paper-Based): Score 575+. The written test must be at lest 4.5 (scale 1-6).
TOEFL (Internet-Based): Score 90+. The written test must be at least 20 (scale 0-30).
CAE or CPE - passed.

Please note: letters of proficiency are not considered acceptable documentation.

Other requirements
More information

Expenses, accommodation, working etc.

edu.mah.se/SAIME

Application start:
1 Oct 2013

Application deadline:
10 Apr 2014 23:59 (GMT)

Applications submitted after 10th of January will be considered only in case there are vacancies in the program.

Course overview

This programme develops your skills in critically examining and evaluating research in relation to international migration.

This programme focuses on:
- current international developments and research perspectives in migration and ethnic relations;
- the effects of globalization and human mobility on societies, groups and individuals;
- the social and political adaptation and integration of ethnic minorities in different societies;
- issues of inclusion and exclusion of immigrants;
- majority-minority relations;
- philosophical and ethical perspectives on life in diverse and complex societies.

The programme is taught by experienced lecturers and researchers, representing disciplines such as Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economy, Ethnology and Religious Studies. You develop core competencies, including independent analysis, critical assessment, information processing and policy-relevant application. You will also gain a theoretical foundation for understanding local realities.

This programme provides advanced level specialisation in the field of International Migration and Ethnic Relations and in the last semester you will write a 15 hp Master’s thesis.

Career opportunities

Potential working fields include international organizations, academia, national and local government, NGOs or the media. Students are also eligible for PhD studies.
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