About Migration - Contemporary Migration And Diaspora Studies (ma) in University College Cork

The MA in Contemporary Migration and Diaspora Studies (MA in CMDS) is an exciting, interdisciplinary course addressing all aspects of migration, integration and diaspora studies in Ireland. The course will:

• give you a thorough knowledge of the major theoretical and empirical issues in migration and diaspora studies today
• explain the significance of migration and diaspora debates for Irish and European society, with reference to policy and legal perspectives, geographical and social science debates, diaspora and Irish identity, new communities, and a range of issues related to rights, identities, citizenship status and welfare
• equip you with a range of specific skills-based social science research methodologies
• Give you the opportunity to show these skills in a written dissertation using a range of theoretical, empirical, policy and action research perspectives.

Why Choose This Course

• This is the only MA level course on migration studies currently offered by a university in Ireland

• The course has developed an international reputation for excellence in the field of migration studies

Placement or Study Abroad Information

You can opt for our ‘Work Placement’ option to get first-hand experience of work with a number of non-governmental organisations active in the Irish migration/integration/community development sector. Each work placement varies, but students typically spend time ‘shadowing’ a mentor as part of their overall experience.

Skills and Careers Information

An MA in CMDS gives you a comprehensive understanding of debates relating to migration in Irish and European society today.

You will become skilled in social science research methodologies. You will use these skills to write a dissertation using a range of theoretical, empirical, policy and action research approaches. These skills are increasingly recognised as important in many associated careers.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants should have an honours degree in a related subject.
• Indian applicants will normally be required to achieve a first class/first division mark in their undergraduate programme at a good institution of higher education in India. At the discretion of academic departments, students with degrees awarded by top universities such as the University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, and the University of Pune, may be accepted with high second class/high second division marks. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5  Minimum individual sections 5.5
• TOEFL: TOEFL 90  Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing 17
• PTE: 63 Minimum individual sections 51

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