Governance of Migration and Diversity - Sociology Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Why do people migrate? How do migrants integrate in receiving countries, or sometimes fail to do so? This master degree (MSc) focuses on sociological theories and research about migration.

The study programme in a nutshell

During the education you will gain knowledge that enables you to understand issues related to migration and diversity from a broad perspective. The courses are offered by leading scholars from three universities and five academic disciplines: Sociology, Public Administration, History, Urban Studies and Development Studies.

What you will learn

The master programme Governance of Migration and Diversity provides state-of-the-art courses and training given by dedicated scholars from five academic disciplines. During classes interaction amongst students and between students and professors is stimulated. During the programme several site visits are organised to engage with firsthand experiences of governance issues.

Career opportunities after graduation

Graduates of this master are suitable candidates for governance and consultancy positions at the local, national, EU and international level, or positions at NGOs or research groups.

Entry requirements

Prior education

Depending on the specialisation you wish to apply for, you are eligible for admission to the master’s programme Sociology if you have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* from a research university that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, in the following fields of study:  

• Social Sciences; 
• Psychology; 
• Political Science; 
• Media- & Culture Science; 
• Public Administration; 
• Communication Science; 
• Science & Technology Studies; 
• Economics; 
• Pedagogical Sciences; 
• Health Sciences, Policy & Management; 
• Philosophy; 
• Anthropology. 

If you have successfully completed a comparable bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* in disciplines related to sociology, and that includes at least 7.5 EC in social science research methods and techniques, you may also be eligible for admission to the master’s programme Sociology. This depends on the contents of your prior education. Examples of some bachelor’s degrees with which you may be eligible for admission are: European Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences. When you apply to the master’s specialisation of your preference, the Admissions Committee will assess whether you are eligible for direct admission to that master’s specialisation.  

We expect a comparable degree in disciplines related to sociology to include courses in sociology and courses related to the specialization of your preference. 

* Comparable to the Dutch academic level according to the standards of the Dutch Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic).

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