Migration and Refugee Studies (M.A.)

Master of Arts

The MA program in Migration and Refugee studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that aims to provide graduates with critical knowledge, research methods and analytical skills of current theoretical, legal, political, economic, social, demographic and psychological issues in migration and refugee studies. The knowledge and skills acquired may be applied in careers within institutions such as governmental, non-governmental and international agencies, as well as universities, research organizations and private corporations dealing with the multitude of issues connected with migration and refugee movements.

It is possible to work towards the MA in Migration and Refugee Studies with other MAs and Diplomas at AUC. For more information, see Dual Graduate Degrees under the Academic Requirements and Regulations section: Graduate Academic Requirements & Regulations .

Admission

Applicants seeking admission to the Master’s program should have an undergraduate degree of high standing (equivalent of a B grade or higher) and meet the university’s language proficiency. Pre-requisites may be assigned, depending on the student’s academic background. Students with related work, research or volunteer experience will be given priority. The MA normally requires two years of full-time study.