Overview

Exit Award only

Candidates on the MA (Migration, Mobility and Culture) who pass taught modules to the value of at least 60 credits may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Migration, Mobility and Culture.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

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For students taking 10 credits in a language offered by the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, the level and appropriate module will be determined by the department and approved by the Programme Director(s). Students may take a language at Beginner Level (with the exception of French) or at any of the competency levels offered by the department if appropriate.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for the Postgraduate Diploma Migration, Mobility and Culture (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate critical understanding of a range of topics and academic approaches in the areas of cultural theory, social policy, migration and mobility studies;
• Evaluate a broad range of primary and secondary sources related to migration, mobility and culture in the widest context;
• Write short critical essays to a professional standard;
• Deploy relevant transferable skills including communication skills, presentation skills;
• Interact and communicate with other students in an inter-disciplinary setting.