ÊWe help you examine migration processes and their consequences for todayÕs societies. YouÕll explore issues of governance, rights and diversity that shape migrantsÕ life chances.
You have the opportunity to pursue your interests, exploring topics such as transnationalism, migration and development, governance, human rights, refugees, citizenship, integration and cultural diversity.
This MA draws on the expertise of the Sussex Centre for Migration Research.
Why choose this course?
- Sussex is ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018). The activities of our migration scholars and postgraduate community come together in the Sussex Centre for Migration Research.
- True to the Sussex tradition, our approach to teaching is interdisciplinary, drawing insights from sociology, human geography, anthropology, development studies, politics, law, psychology, education, economics and demography.
- We have strong links with government bodies, international organisations, and NGOs addressing the issues of migration and refugees Ð including DFID, the International Organization for Migration and Refugee Action.
Careers
Many of our graduates have pursued successful careers in:
- international organisations and NGOs (such as UNHCR)
- local government authorities
- charities with a migration focus (such as the Refugee Council).
Others have continued their studies with a PhD, becoming scholars in migration studies.
