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MSocSc Migration, Race and Ethnicity

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

Admissions

For academic queries please contact Dr Michael Punch, T: +353 0(1) 716 8506

Who is the MSocSc in Migration, Race and Ethnicity for?
The Programme is suitable for graduates with a primary degree in Sociology or Social Science or a closely related discipline (such as psychology, philosophy, human geography, history, politics, and economics) who wish to develop a grounding and analysis of issues conecerning two of the most pressing issues characterising contemporary Irish society: ethnic and racial difference and migration.

This Programme is valuable for those seeking advanced training and postgraduate qualification for academic, policy or civic purposes.

What will I learn?
You will develop an in depth and critical understanding of ethnoracial processes and of migration. Though the course will centre on Ireland you will be provided with a strong comparative focus. You will acquire powerful conceptual and empirical knowledge about race, identity, ethnicity, community, and culture.

How will I benefit?
The MSocSc in Migration, Race and Ethnicity is highly regarded by various employers, the NGO sector and those working in the migration industry.

Modules are taught by leading and experienced writers in the discipline to provide students with the necessary critical and research skills needed for a succesful career in the industry or as a basis upon which to pursue further academic doctoral study.

What is the Programme About?
Ethnic diversity has become a defining feature of Irish society. With over 10% of the population and one sixth of the labour force considered to be non-Irish nationals. The MSocSc programme in Migraiton, Race and Ethnicity has been specifically designed to provide advanced interdisciplinary training in race, ethnicity, identity, and migration and to prepare students for career opportunities in a wide variety of diversity related areas.

The programme will develop a number of important critical faculties and research skills and give you a sound understanding of theories and substantive issues concerning migration and diversity. The progarmme is about providing you with skills sought by employers including the ability to think creatively, report writing, presentation, and oral skills.