Migrants and Society: Global Transformations (814F8)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

This module examines a wide range of theoretical and conceptual frameworks for studying migration and ethnic relations. Starting from the perspective that migration is one of the key drivers of globalisation and the transformation of contemporary societies, it examines the consequences of migration for people in both sending and receiving societies. Topics covered include:

• general theories of migration
• migration and development
• transnationalism
• return migration
• sending and receiving state policies for migration
• international migration governance
• citizenship and integration
• political mobilisation by migrants
• migrants’ social capital and networks
• culture, identification and migrants’ group rights. 

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 267 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.