Ethnic and Migration Studies, Master's Programme
Linköping University
581 83 Linköping, Sweden
SEK 214,800.00
SEK 53,700.00
SEK 53,700.00
SEK 900.00
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in Ethnic and Migration Studies at Linköping University is an internationally recognized, two-year interdisciplinary postgraduate degree designed to critically address some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Campus Norrköping, this programme awards a Master of Arts (120 ECTS) with a major in Ethnic and Migration Studies. It is developed and delivered in direct association with the Institute for Research on Migration,... Read more
The Master’s Programme in Ethnic and Migration Studies at Linköping University is an internationally recognized, two-year interdisciplinary postgraduate degree designed to critically address some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Campus Norrköping, this programme awards a Master of Arts (120 ECTS) with a major in Ethnic and Migration Studies. It is developed and delivered in direct association with the Institute for Research on Migration, Ethnicity and Society (REMESO), one of Europe’s leading academic research institutes dedicated to analyzing global migration dynamics, asylum policies, citizenship, labor mobility, and social inclusion. The curriculum integrates historical, sociological, political-economic, and postcolonial perspectives to help students comprehend and analyze migration phenomena from local, national, and transnational standpoints. Coursework covers critical themes including Historical Perspectives on Ethnicity and Migration, Migration, Inclusion and International Political Economy, Class, Labour Migration and Globalisation, Intersectionality and Gender in Migration Studies, Critical Race Studies, and Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies. During the third semester, students have the opportunity to participate in the European Master in Migration Studies (EuMIGS) exchange, complete a credit-bearing professional internship with policy or civil society organizations, or pursue advanced elective courses. The programme culminates in the fourth semester with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS), conducting in-depth empirical research guided by leading migration scholars.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Programme in Ethnic and Migration Studies from Linköping University acquire a unique, highly specialized analytical framework that opens diverse professional and academic pathways worldwide. With global displacement, refugee integration, labor mobility, and diversity management standing at the forefront of national and international agendas, qualified specialists with critical policy analysis and cross-cultural competencies are in steady demand across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Key career opportunities include Migration Policy Analyst, Integration and Diversity Officer, Human Rights Advisor, Project Coordinator, Refugee Resettlement... Read more
Graduates of the Master’s Programme in Ethnic and Migration Studies from Linköping University acquire a unique, highly specialized analytical framework that opens diverse professional and academic pathways worldwide. With global displacement, refugee integration, labor mobility, and diversity management standing at the forefront of national and international agendas, qualified specialists with critical policy analysis and cross-cultural competencies are in steady demand across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Key career opportunities include Migration Policy Analyst, Integration and Diversity Officer, Human Rights Advisor, Project Coordinator, Refugee Resettlement Specialist, Social Planner, International Development Consultant, and NGO Campaign Lead. Alumni work across intergovernmental and international institutions (such as UNHCR, IOM, and the European Commission), national immigration boards (such as Migrationsverket), municipal integration departments, human rights monitoring bodies, think tanks, and civil society organizations. Furthermore, the program’s rigorous research training, theoretical depth, and scholarly thesis preparation provide an exceptional academic foundation for graduates who wish to pursue fully funded doctoral (PhD) studies in sociology, political science, ethnic studies, or international development at leading universities across Europe and globally.
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Course Summary
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581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
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Available Intakes
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SEK 214,800.00/Year
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SEK 53,700.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 53,700.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
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Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
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English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5IELTS
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0IELTS
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen in one of the following main areas: Social Sciences, Communication, Media Studies, Philosophy, Ethics, History, or Religious Studies. English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B. Selection is based on academic merits and previous university degree performance.