The MA in Contemporary Migration and Diaspora Studies is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
In order to be permitted to proceed to the MA degree in Contemporary
Migration and Diaspora Studies, a candidate must hold a primary degree
with a Second Class Honours Grade I (or equivalent) in a relevant
discipline (e.g. Applied Social Studies, Applied Psychology, History,
Geography, Law, Politics, Sociology or cognate disciplines, e.g.
Anthropology). Candidates with a primary degree with a Second Class
Honours Grade II will also be considered, subject to a written
expression of interest and/or an interview. Final acceptance is
subject to approval by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social
Sciences, UCC.
Students take 90 credits
as follows:
Part I
GG6401 Introduction to Migration and Diaspora Studies (15
credits)
GG6402 Research Methods and Sources in Migration and Diaspora
Studies (15 credits)
GG6403 Case Studies and Current Issues in Migration and
Diaspora Studies (10 credits)
and
10 credits from:
either
GG6405 Work Placement, Programme for Migration and Diaspora
Studies (10 credits)
or
LW6584 Refugee Law (5 credits) and
LW6585 Migration Law and Human Rights (5
credits)
Part II
GG6404 Dissertation in Migration and Diaspora Studies (40
credits)
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme
will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for
each module in the Book of Modules
2015/2016.
Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Migration and Diaspora Studies
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Migration and Diaspora Studies.
Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Contemporary Migration
and Diaspora Studies (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able
to:
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Migration and Diaspora Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: