The University of Kent and University of Marburg are now accepting applications for the international double degree programme Peace and Conflict Studies for the 2012-2013 year. This international double award is jointly offered by the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent and the Centre for Conflict Studies at the University of Marburg. Upon successful completion of the programme students will be awarded an MA degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Kent University and an MA degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Marburg.
We are happy to announce that our new MA course in Migration and Social Cohesion will start in October 2011. The MA focuses on the interplay between migration and social cohesion in contemporary societies. It is informed by cutting edge research undertaken in the field by the Institute for the Study of European Transformations (ISET) of London Metropolitan University.
Submitted by Irene Tumwebaze on Fri, 2010/08/13 - 07:10
Primary Institution:
University College Cork, Ireland
Recent changes in Irish society have been profound, as a society marked by centuries of emigration is now experiencing immigration on an unprecedented scale. This immigration is taking place against a background of projected Irish and European demographic decline and the successful economic and social integration of immigrants of diverse backgrounds will be a key area of national and EU policy.
Submitted by Irene Tumwebaze on Fri, 2010/08/13 - 06:46
Primary Institution:
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
The purpose of this programme is to offer a solid scientific, theoretical and applied training aimed at professionals and people responsible for migration management, as well as researchers interested in the social sciences from a socio-demographic, economic, political and ethnographic approach to migration, structured in four areas of specialization arranged in modules (job market, education, health and media), and ending in a module of research projects and social intervention.
Submitted by Irene Tumwebaze on Fri, 2010/08/13 - 06:30
Primary Institution:
University of Kent
The MA in Migration Studies is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course, taught at the Brussels campus. It is intended both for those with field or other practical experience working with migrants as well as recent university graduates or those with other experience who have an interest in migration.
Submitted by Irene Tumwebaze on Fri, 2010/08/13 - 05:39
Primary Institution:
University of Amsterdam
The Master's programme in Migration and Ethnic Studies deals with the different forms, causes and consequences of international migration. It gives particular attention to: