MSc by Research Global Migration at Swansea University

Programme overview

A one-year research master's in Global Migration in the Department of Geography at Swansea University (Singleton Park Campus).

Department: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

An individual research project within human geography research groups. Research themes include geographies of movement and how they are governed, the diversity of mobile experiences (labour, cultural and spiritual mobilities), mobile subjectivities and politics of mobility, inequalities and power dynamics of migration, and ethical responsibility and care for marginalised people.

Career pathways

A master's by research can lead to jobs in academia, education, government, management, or the public or private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or equivalent non-UK qualification). English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (or recognised equivalent). One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time (1 year) Source

Intake: October, January, April or July

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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