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During this programme, you will:  

• Gain a deep understanding of different aspects of migration. 

• Acquire real world insight into migration issues through the migration internship option. 

• Explore the causes, effects and impact of migration on society, culture and the economy. 

• Learn how migration has been studied from different perspectives and different academic disciplines. 

• Develop in-depth knowledge of migration issues from your chosen academic specialism. 

• Benefit from a blend of lectures, workshops, hands-on activities and guided research. 

Key Information:  

• Complete full-time in one year 

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Submit dissertation or migration praxis report at the end of the final semester 

• Full-time students take 1 core module and at least elective modules each semester 

• Option to complete a migration internship (Migration Praxis) 

Year 1  

Autumn Semester 

Core Module:  

• ) introduces students to migration studies and how we think about migration across a range of disciplines, including history, literature, geography, politics, medical anthropology and public health. 

Electives – choose one or both:  

Electives – choose one if only one was chosen above:  

Spring Semester 

Core module:  

• continues to introduce students to migration studies and how we think about migration across a range of disciplines, including cultural & media studies, psychology, sociology, music and movement studies. 

Electives – choose two or three to obtain 18 credits 

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Summer Semester 

• in the area of Migration Studies (15,000 words)  

or 

• offers students a flexible, self-directed international internship experience designed to develop professional, research, and intercultural skills, while encouraging critical reflection on applying academic knowledge in addition to a 7,000 – 8,000 word report.  

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents: 

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €TBC

Non EU - €18,600 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Public sector
• Charitable sector
• Media
• Administration 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions