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  • International Migration and Integration (Graduate Certificate)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • Assessment is 50% coursework, 50% examination. Coursework consists of a 1500–2000-word essay (40%) and a presentation (10%). You are required to undertake, and are tested on, intensive and continuous personal study in preparation for lectures and seminars.

  • Attendance
      • Two evenings a week.
      • October–March.
      • Each module is taught one evening a week for 18 weeks, 6pm–9pm.
  • Duration
      • One year part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • First degree or equivalent in any subject.
      • Interest and motivation to study in this area, evidenced by a 500-word supporting statement on the application form.
      • Applicants who did not study for their first degree in English should be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Students who need extra language support should consider enrolling on appropriate academic English and language development modules.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2013/14)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £1975 pa 
      • Part-time (overseas students): £4025 pa
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching
    • For both modules, a lecture will identify the main themes and debates for a given topic and you will then have a seminar, which focuses on student-led discussion.
      Other forms of teaching will be used where appropriate, including audio-visual facilities. Extensive use is likely to be made of web-based learning tools.
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International Migration and Integration (Graduate Certificate) - 2013/2014 entry


  • Overview

    • International migration and integration occupy an important place in the politics discipline and are the focus of considerable public debate. This programme systematically explores the core issues involved in these debates, both on the level of socio-political theory and through policy-focused case studies.

      The programme seeks to relate two bodies of scholarship – one focused particularly on issues of citizenship, multiculturalism and socio-political cohesion within states; the other on international migration as a political process between states. Thus, the programme creates insight into the relations and mutual relevance of international migration and integration.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Become acquainted with the breadth of theoretical debate in the field of international migration and integration.
      • Analyse topical problems relating to citizenship, multiculturalism and migration.
      • Apply your knowledge through policy-focused case studies.
      • Acquire skills and knowledge relevant to employment in local or national government, and in international advocacy organisations, consultancies, NGOs or think tanks.
  • Course structure
  • Further study opportunities

    • The Graduate Certificate is a relevant entry qualification for MSc programmes in the department, including the MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict. It focuses on theory as well as policy that is relevant to national and international employers.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates can go on to employment in local or national government, and in international advocacy organisations, consultancies, NGOs or think tanks.

  • Apply now
    • How to apply
      • Applications will close in mid-September, or earlier if the course is full.
    • Online application
      This programme is not currently available for online applications. Please contact us (see 'Contact our course team' above) for information.