Global Governance of Migration (815F8)
Global Governance of Migration and Refugees
Module 815F8
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to the governance of migration and refugees. It considers how states, international organisations, and other actors govern people on the move, and how politics – at global, regional, national, and sub-national levels – shapes migration policies and the settlement experiences of migrants. Students are introduced to theories and concepts used to analyse migration governance, and they acquire knowledge of migration and refugee policies. A central question is why some people are authorised to migrate, while others are not. The module takes a global perspective, examining how migration and refugee policies vary across world regions and different types of states.
Module learning outcomes
Understand how migrants and refugees are governed, and how this varies across the world
Explain how politics shapes migration policies, and how policies affect migrants and refugees
Use key theories and concepts to explain migration policies and governance
Critically reflect on how migrants and refugees are governed
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Sarah Scuzzarello
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Miss Camila Supervielle
Assess convenor
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