Programme syllabus
Autumn 2019
Programme syllabus, Autumn 2019
Title
International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Master's Programme (One-Year)
Swedish title
International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Master's Programme (One-Year)
Programme code
SAIME
Credits
60 credits
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus valid from
2013-09-01
Programme establishment date
2006-11-30
Syllabus approval date
2012-11-15
Level
Advanced level
Entry requirements
1. Degree of Bachelor in Social Sciences or Humanities
2. General eligibility + the equivalent of English course B from Swedish secondary school.
Programme structure
Semester 1:
International Migration, Inclusion and Exclusion, 15 credits
The course gives an introduction to advanced IMER studies and current themes in IMER research.
Identity and Ethnicity in a Global Community, 15 credits
During the course, we will discuss and problematize the work of classical theorists relevant to the multidisciplinary field of IMER research.
Semester 2:
Theory of Science and Research Methodology, 15 credits
During the course, we will discuss the theory of science and research methods relevant to the multidisciplinary field of advanced IMER studies.
IMER Master (one-year) Thesis, 15 credits
The one-year master’s programme is concluded with a 15-credit thesis.
Programme contents
Semester 1, autumn 2019
International Migration, Inclusion, and Exclusion
IM634L, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Identity and Ethnicity in a Global Community
IM635L, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Semester 2, spring 2020
Theory of Science and Research Methodology
IM626L, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
IMER: Master's Thesis (one-year programme)
IM636L, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: International Migration and Ethnic Relations
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme the student shall:
• display knowledge of a wide range of issues within the field of IMER and specialized knowledge and understanding of the causes and consequences of international migration as well as of dynamics in ethnic relations;
• display knowledge of theories and methods of science in humanities and social sciences, with particular emphasis on issues related to IMER research;
• show an ability to independently develop arguments, within agreed timeframes, on the basis of diverse scientific perspectives to identify issues and their complexity in line with strict scientific research procedures;
• show an ability to independently and as part of a group, present this analysis and other findings in a logical and coherent manner, orally and in writing;
• show an ability to evaluate questions within the field of International Migration and Ethnic Relations from a multidisciplinary perspective.