New Master in Immigration Studies Double degree between UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA (Barcelona) Department of Political and Social Sciences & UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE Institute for Human and Social Sciences A two-year programme between Barcelona and Liège (120, one year in each city) A double degree in Sociology (Liège) and Political Science (Barcelona) A full English curriculum, taught by the best experts in migration studies Apply before 30 th April (non-eu/eea students) or 30 th July (EU-EEA students) More information at University Pompeu Fabra: http://www.upf.edu/immigrationmanagement/en/ at Université de Liège: http://www.ishs.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_5000/fr/accueil Presentation This new Master programme provides students with a unique opportunity to combine political science and sociology approaches to immigration studies into a double degree. Students will graduate with a Master degree in Sociology from the University of Liège and a Master degree in Immigration Management from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. They will spend a year in each
University so that they will get a chance to observe migration and diversity dynamics in two different diverse urban contexts. The programme combines theoretical insights with practical tools and is taught by renown experts and practitioners, in an inter-disciplinary perspective. It includes courses related to the economics, law and sociology of migration. Prospects The programme seeks to train: - Migration experts in NGOs, foundations, development banks and agencies, and other not-for-profit organisations; - Junior professional officers for international institutions such as the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or the International Labor Office (ILO); - Migration and diversity managers for government, development agencies and local authorities; - Researchers for academic institutions, think-tanks and NGOs; - Specialised journalists and diplomats. Programme Students will spend a year in Barcelona (UPF) and one year in Liège (ULg). Courses are taught entirely in English and include the following: At the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF): 30 of compulsory modules + 9 of optional modules Compulsory Modules (30 ) Module I. Theory and The Foundations of Immigration 5 Methodology (10 ) Policies Sources and Tools for the 5 Analysis of Migrations Module II. Law and Economics The Legal Framework for 5 (10 ) Migrations Economics of Migrations 5 Comparative Migrations Policy 5 Module III. Politics and Society (10 ) The Welfare State and Public 5 Policies Module IV. Optional Modules (9 ) Subject to modifications at the beginning of the term
Qualitative Research Methodology 3 Research Tools 3 Administration of Immigration 3 Network of Stakeholders 3 The Challenges of Interculturalism 3 Immigration and Education 3 The External Dimension of Immigration Policies 3 Law of Asylum 3 Discourse Analysis, Racism and Immigration 3 Media Communication and Immigration 3 Management of Religious Pluralism 3 At the University of Liège (ULg): 12 to choose from the 4 specialty courses in the Master of Sociology + 30 from optional courses. Compulsory Courses (12 ) to choose amongst the following: Sociologie de l'action publique [30h SEM] 6 Sociology of contemporary identities [30h SEM] 6 Sociology of migration 6 Current debates in migration and ethnic studies 6 Optional courses (30 ) Internship or fieldwork 6 Migration Transnationalism and Devlopment 6 The Law of Nationality 6 Séminaire de géopolitique de la Méditerranée occidentale 6 Arts, Ethnicity and Migration 6 Introduction to refugee and forced migration studies 6 Citizenship and Political mobilization of ethnic minorities in the EU and the US 6 Theories of Integration, Diversity and Multiculturalism 6 European Immigration 6 In addition to the coursework, students will need to submit a Master thesis, which can be supervised by faculty from UPF or ULg. Thesis will be valued for 18 (ULg) or 21 (Research Seminars + Thesis) (UPF). Students must have completed 45 in order to access to the second year of the Double Degree.
Entry requirements A university degree of minimum 180 (Bachelor and/or Master) in a preferably relevant discipline, such as sociology, political science, human geography law, humanities or health sciences, or plan to graduate no later than on September 1 st of the current year. Proof of English language ability (equivalent to level B2.2) Two relevant and personalized reference letters (one from a migration specialist of practitioner) Sufficient motivation, outlined in a personal letter (written in English). Tuition fees Students pay the tuition fees at the university where they are studying. Indicative rates for 2014-2015: ULg: 835 EUR for EU-EEA students / 835 EUR + 2087 EUR or 4145 EUR for non EU-EEA students (depending on the country of origin) UPF: 2900 EUR for EU-EEA students / 4064 EUR for non EU-EEA students (check the tuition fees for the year 2014-2015) http://www.upf.edu/postgrau/en/acces-admissio/preus/ Erasmus fellowships are available on a competitive basis. Universitat Pompeu Fabra Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), created in 1990 by the Catalan Government, is a public university inspired by the principles of freedom, democracy, justice, equality, academic independence and plurality. The MSc in Immigration Management is housed with the Department of Political and Social Sciences, but draws from the broad array of available institutional resources, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary focus. This MSc provides a foundation upon which to engage in a high academic knowledge and research to human movements, international immigration and diversity. Students will automatically benefit from all the activities of the recognized GRITIM-UPF (Interdisciplinary Research Group of Immigration) and will have the opportunity to exchange feelings and ideas with all its international researchers. Students benefit from the intercultural city of Barcelona and all its welcoming facilities from a human and social point of view. To take advantage of this new and diverse landscape, the programme will also facilitate students to generate research and policy bridges with institutes and university centres, public administrations, immigrants associations, NGOs and other stakeholders.
University of Liège By offering the most diversified education in French-speaking Belgium, the University of Liège is committed to providing students with a personalized education while remaining attuned to the needs of the jobmarket. The University of Liège has an international reputation for excellence, is ideally located in the heart of Europe and possesses its own leading-edge infractructure. Moreover, it is resolutely turned to the future. In close contact with over 750 partner institutions throughout the world, its goal is to strengthen its position as a center of innovation and knowledge. Fully engaged in participative education, the University of Liège involves you in your own learning process and provides multiple opportunities for you to put what you learn into practice : work placements, seminars, workshops, fieldwork, etc. With its 200 master's degrees, 37% of which are offered only at ULg, the University enables you to take your education and your future into your own hands. Convinced that learning "diversity" will help students find a place in an increasingly demanding jobmarket, the University of Liège strives to remain an international university, one open to the world. How to apply Prospective UPF students should apply online at: http://www.upf.edu/postgrau/en/accesadmissio/ Application deadline: until June 27 th 2014 (we recommend non EU-EEA students to apply no later than 16 th May 2014) Enrolment: September 2014 Prospective ULg students should apply online at: http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/a_15711/fr/admissions Application deadline: until July 30 th 2014 (we recommend non EU-EEA students to apply no later than 30 th April 2014) Enrolment: September 2014 Contact Academic directors: - UPF: Dr. Ricard Zapata-Barrero E-mail: ricard.zapata@upf.edu - ULg: Dr. Marco Martiniello E-mail: M.Martiniello@ulg.ac.be Administrative queries: Universitat Pompeu Fabra: departament.cpis@upf.edu Université de Liège: alexia.mainjot@ulg.ac.be