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) (not on offer in 2018-19)
GG6402 Research Methods and Sources in Migration and Diaspora Studies (15 credits) (not on offer in 2018-19)
GG6403 Case Studies and Current Issues in Migration and Diaspora Studies (10 credits) (not on offer in 2018-19)
GG6405 Work Placement, Programme for Migration and Diaspora Studies (10 credits) (not on offer in 2018-19)

Part II
GG6404 Dissertation in Migration and Diaspora Studies (40 credits) (not on offer in 2018-19)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018/2019 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2018/2019.

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:

• Understand thoroughly the key debates in the field of migration studies, including integration studies, within an interdisciplinary framework;
• Understand thoroughly the key debates in the field of diaspora studies, within an interdisciplinary framework;
• Apply an interdisciplinary range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies required for undertaking research in migration and diaspora studies;
• Research and write, under supervision, a dissertation based on original primary research in migration or diaspora studies;
• Describe key aspects of Irish and international migration and refugee law;
• Work in a voluntary or public body in the field of migration or diaspora studies.

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:

• Understand thoroughly the key debates in the field of migration studies, including integration studies, within an interdisciplinary framework;
• Understand thoroughly the key debates in the field of diaspora studies, within an interdisciplinary framework;
• Apply an interdisciplinary range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies required for undertaking research in migration and diaspora studies.