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MA Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies at University of London

University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Developed by experts from the Refugee Law Initiative, this practice-focused MA is one of the largest degrees on forced migration in the world.

Faculty: Postgraduate (distance and flexible learning)  |  Department: Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study  |  Duration: 2-5 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: October 2026; March 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core modules (Protecting human rights, refugees and displaced persons in international law; An introduction to refugee and forced migration studies), four electives (e.g. Securing refugee protection in practice; Asylum law in Europe) and a dissertation.

Career pathways

The MA is designed for careers in refugee, human rights and humanitarian fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree comparable to a UK upper second class honours degree in the social sciences, humanities, law or a related subject (other applicants considered on merit). IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in reading and writing, or TOEFL iBT 95.

GBP 10,111 for the whole programme (2026/27). MA full fee. Source

Intake: October 2026; March 2027

Duration: 2-5 years

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