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MSocSc Global Migration and Cultural Differences

Duration: 1 Year/ 2 Years
  • Leading and largest School of Sociology in Ireland
  • Specialised, cutting-edge tuition in issues concerning racism, migration, identity, human rights, ethnicity, multiculturalism and ethnoracial politics.
  • Most of our modules take place on one day a week allowing maximum flexibility for both full and part time students (Tuesday / Wednesday).
  • Leading scholars and specialists in the field of race and migration sociology
Schedule: Full Time & Part Time
Starting: September 2012
Contact Name: Linda Vines
Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8674
Fees: Fee Information


The MSocSc in Global Migration and Cultural Difference is highly regarded by a range of private sector employers, national, EU and international institutions, civil society and those working in the migration sector. The programme provides training in a number of important critical faculties and research skills and will give you a sound understanding of theories and substantive issues concerning migration and diversity.

There are exciting opportunities for you in a wide and dynamic range of professions including careers in: Journalism, Media and Public Relations; Policy Analysis and Service Provision; Social, Community and Youth Development; Politics and Civil Society; and in Cultural and Creative Industries.

Past Graduates have taken the following career and development destinations:

  • Radio Presenter, Dublin
  • English Language Teacher, Japan
  • Senior Officer, Public Sector, Dublin
  • University Lecturers, Dublin, Belfast, United States
  • Community Workers, Belfast, Dublin
  • Writer & Editor, Humanitarian Organisation, Wicklow
  • International Writer, Producer and Film Maker, Dublin
  • Research Analyst, ESRI, Dublin
  • Researcher, Royal College of Surgeons
  • Founder, Independent Community-Based Research Company, Ireland

A large number of our Graduates continue through to PhD level.

Some professions do require further training, qualifications or certification.