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Level

Bachelor's level

Entry requirements

General entry requirements + English 6

Programme structure

Semester 1 contains an introductory course in IMER (International Migration and Ethnic Relations I), with modules focusing on two main themes within the field: international migration and ethnic relations.

Semester 2 consists of two courses aimed at a deeper understanding of the role of international and internal migration in the construction of contemporary societies and how societies address the outcome of such movements: IMER II: The Challenges of Ethnic Diversity and IMER II: Europe and International Migration.

Semester 3 consists of one course, Methods in IMER Research and Minor Thesis Course, where the students will delve deeper into two core research fields within IMER. The first half of the course will introduce the research fields and will give the students both specific knowledge within the fields as well as more generic knowledge of how to write a literature review. The second half of the course is aimed at giving a basis for the student’s conscious and reflected choice of research design and research methods in the field of IMER. The course ends with a minor thesis.

Semester 4 consists of the course IMER Research Areas. It is divided in two separate modules, each of which offers deeper knowledge and understanding of key issues and problems in two research areas. The course draws on ongoing research at the department and the expertise of the teachers. The aim is both to develop an understanding of state of the art knowledge in the field and to examine how such knowledge is and can be produced.

Semester 5 consist of elective courses, giving the students a chance to develop their interests and knowledge within fields relevant for future work or studies. The studies during term 5 may include field studies, internships or international exchange studies.

Semester 6 consists of the course IMER III: Research Methodology and Bachelor Thesis. The course starts with a methodological discussion where the students will acquire knowledge, skills and understanding of the research process, together with knowledge on how to perform research within the multi-disciplinary field of IMER. In the second half of the course the students will write a BA-thesis under the supervision the supervision of lecturers

Programme contents

Semester 1, Autumn 2025

Semester 2, Spring 2026

Semester 3, Autumn 2026

Semester 4, Spring 2027

Semester 5, Autumn 2027

Semester 6, Spring 2028

Qualitative targets

Knowledge and understanding

A graduate of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations shall:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the causes of international migration and its effects on sending and receiving societies, using both theoretical approaches and empirical case studies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how ethnicity and culture are constructed and reconstructed in social processes at societal and micro level, and how diverse forms of group identification and group processes relate to mechanisms of inclusion and exclusion in society.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of specific areas within the IMER-field of study which includes current research questions in this field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of methods used within the IMER-filed, in particular the comparative method, ethnographic methods and interviews, text analysis, and quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the multidisciplinary foundation of IMER and of methodological considerations connected to this multidisciplinary approach.

Competence and skills

A graduate of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations shall:

• Critically discuss various problems in the IMER-field by collecting, analyzing and evaluating information based on scholarly foundations.
• Show the competence to independently, and within an agreed timeframe, identify, formulate and solve problems in the IMER-field of studies, by using theories, methods, research results and various forms of empiricism.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply and reflect on different scientific methods used in the IMER-field of study.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate and discuss information, problems and solutions with different groups in society, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect on how to plan, conduct and evaluate projects addressing issues in the IMER-field.
• Show the ability to communicate research results orally and in writing.

Judgement and approach

A graduate of the Bachelor’s Programme in International Migration and Ethnic Relations shall:

• Identify and critically approach questions and problems connected to migration-related phenomena in society like ethnic issues, integration and so on.
• Show the ability to make judgments taking into consideration relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects.
• Show the ability to be critically engaged, understand the role of knowledge in society, and understand the responsibilities behind its use.
• Show the ability to identify their need for further knowledge and competency.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in International Migration and Ethnic Relations requires completion of 180 credits, of which at least 90 credits must be within the main field of International Migration and Ethnic Relations and include a Bachelor's Thesis.

Additional information

The course syllabi state the entry requirements for progression within the programme.

A decision to discontinue a programme will result in the programme syllabus ceasing to be valid. However, students will have the opportunity to complete their studies within the nominal period of study (calculated from the last admission to the programme's first semester) and during at least the following two semesters, known as the ’discontinuation period’.

The programme syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.