Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Governance of Migration and Diversity - Sociology

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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.

Key Facts & Figures

Type
Master
Degree
MSc
Mode of study
Full-time
Instruction language
English
Duration
1 year
Study points (EC)
60
Location
Campus Woudestein
Start date
September
Application Deadline (EEA)
15 June
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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.

Why this study

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Student perspective - Governance of Migration and Diversity

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.

Programme overview

Is this the right programme for you?

We offer:

  • A unique interdisciplinary programme, with courses taught by leading scholars from three universities and five academic disciplines;
  • Knowledge which will allow you to address governance issues related to migration and diversity;
  • A focus on policies, politics and governance at an international, national and local level;
  • Knowledge which will allow you to understand issues related to migration and diversity from a multidisciplinary perspective;
  • Education which has a direct link to contemporary issues. Students are trained to contribute to the governance of migration and diversity. 

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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.

This could be your future

What do our students think?

Lhamo Meyer

Lhamo Meyer - Alumna Governance of Migration and Diversity (Sociology)

Due to its multidisciplinary approach, this Master’s programme enables students to gain a better understanding of migration and diversity.

Lhamo Meyer

Alumna Governance of Migration and Diversity (Sociology)

Due to its multidisciplinary approach, this Master’s programme enables students to gain a better understanding of migration and diversity.

My personal interest in the subjects migration, integration and cultural diversity has increased during the time I followed the Bachelor’s programme ‘International Studies’ at Leiden University. During these studies I deepened my knowledge on these issues on an academic level by following the minor ‘Frontiers of multicultural societies’ at the Sociology department of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

After writing my Bachelor’s thesis on the topic of the integration process of the Ghanaian diaspora in The Hague, I was able to gain more practical experience in the fields of migration and integration during a nine months internship at the International Organization for Migration (IOM). During this internship I was part of an integration project which helps people with a permanent residency who reside in asylum seekers’ centers to enter the Dutch labour market. My Bachelor’s studies and my internship at IOM helped me to realise that I find a sociological perspective on the migration issue the most interesting.  I can imagine working in this field in the future. Therefore, I chose to follow the Master’s programme ‘Governance of Migration and Diversity - Sociology’.

Due to its multidisciplinary approach, this Master’s programme enables  students to gain a better understanding of migration and diversity. It addresses different aspects of migration and diversity by following courses in history, sociology, development studies, urbanism and governance at Erasmus University (including ISS The Hague), Leiden University and TU Delft. During the programme, I have enhanced my academic skills. Furthermore, we visited institutions in the field of migration and diversity and talked to specialists, which is very useful for future job opportunities.  I appreciate the multicultural and diverse group of students. Being a rather small group of 40 students creates a pleasant environment in class which is stimulating for discussions on  issues related to migration.

Interested in this Master of Science? Learn more about our Governance of Migration and Diversity programme.   

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