Program Overview
The Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies at University of London International Programmes is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Protecting Human Rights, Refugees and Displaced Persons in International Law
- An Introduction to Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
- Dissertation
- Asylum Law in Europe: Towards Regional Harmonisation of International Protection
- Asylum and Refugees in Africa and Latin America: Alternative Models for Refugee Protection
- Internal Displacement in Law and Policy: War and Beyond
- Gender, Sexual Identity and Age in the Refugee Context
- Securing Refugee Protection in Practice
- Advanced International Refugee Law
- Statelessness, Nationality and the Protection of Stateless Persons
- Displacement, Healthcare and Humanitarian Action
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) in a social science subject considered at least comparable to a UK upper second class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University.
You may still apply if you do not meet the entrance requirements. Each application will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Director.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of London International Programmes directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of London International Programmes
University of London International Programmes
London, United Kingdom
The University of London Worldwide is the central academic body that manages external study programmes within the federal University of London. All courses are branded as simply "University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2017-10-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months