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MA European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught, research-oriented Erasmus Mundus joint master (first African-European-Asian master in migration studies) providing theoretical concepts, empirical methods and transdisciplinary approaches to migration studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (English-taught; joint Erasmus Mundus programme)  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Semester 1 starts in Oldenburg with a four-week intensive phase and modules on methods and theory; semester 2 is in Stavanger; semester 3 involves project-based internships or a research focus module at a partner university in Europe, Africa or India; semester 4 is devoted to the master thesis.

Career pathways

The programme prepares students for an academic career or for work in the field of migration and intercultural relations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to migration studies (for example social sciences, history, cultural studies, educational sciences, law, economics, development studies, journalism); documented knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations and empirical methods. English proficiency must be shown by the application deadline. Selection by the EMMIR Consortium Committee on academic qualification, research/professional experience, motivation and second/third language proficiency. Admission-restricted (local selection procedure).

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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