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Refugee related Master Programmes at University of East London (UEL)
MA in Refugee Studies at UEL
About the programme
The MA in Refugee Studies Programme has developed in the context of
increasing concern about forced migration. It recognises the importance of
(forced) migration at the global level and of the multiple factors associated
with refugee crises - the interplay of economic, political, social, cultural,
and environment pressures which stimulate the search for asylum. The MA in
Refugee Studies enables students to examine forced migration as a global
phenomenon. It familiarises students with the relevant theories in the fields
of (forced) migration studies, law, sociology, anthropology, psycho-social
and cultural studies. The course equips students with advanced skills in
interdisciplinary analysis and research, and enhances their career prospects
and development.
The programme acknowledges that forced migrants confront major obstacles in
their attempt to find sanctuary. Although the majority of refugees are in
countries of the developing world, structures of exclusion are most fully
developed in the post-industrial societies, notably within Europe. The
programme highlights problems associated with limitations of asylum rights in
the European states and the climate of hostility towards refugees from
countries outside Western Europe. The programme considers alternative,
positive, approaches to asylum rights.
MA Refugee Studies and Community Development at UEL
About the programme
UEL's innovative new MA in Refugee Studies and Community Development focuses
on the increasingly important and highly relevant area of social care and
refugees, and the communities to which they belong. Drawing on elements of
our successful programmes in Refugee Studies and International Social Work,
the MA offers a unique programme that builds on UEL's expertise in this
important field. The programme examines key issues in the field of refugee
studies and the communities in which refugees live.
Our unique programme in Refugee Studies and Community Development uses a
multi-disciplinary approach, with insights from politics, international
relations, development studies, sociology, anthropology, social policy,
psychology, and cultural and legal theory. It examines key issues concerning
forced migration, as well as social, cultural, political, legal and
psycho-social aspects of settlement and community development, with special
reference to refugee communities in East London, as an important historic
place of settlement.
Special features of the programmes
Refugee-Centred approach
A distinguishing feature of the programmes is their emphasis upon the lived
experience of refugees and of refugee communities. It aims to develop a
fuller appreciation of refugee experiences, achievements and needs, by
approaching refugees as gender social actors. As such, the programmes will
interest those who wish to undertake further research in the fields of
(forced) migration and diasporic studies; ethnicity; social, psycho-social
and cultural theory; legal studies; and social policy. The programmes will
also interest those professionally concerned with human rights; legal
representation of refugees; counselling; education; social and community
issues; and refugee welfare. They will assist those who wish to enter
employment in these fields.
The Refugee Council Archive at UEL
The Refugee Council Archive at the UEL is one of the largest collections of
materials on refugees and forced migration. It is a source of information and
analysis on displacement, flight and exile; on legal, political and social
issues; and on refugee community life. The Archive contains materials on
refugees in all parts of the world, with special emphasis on Britain. For
over 30 years it was housed at the Refugee Council, the lead organisation in
Britain on refugee issues. In 2002 the Archive was moved to the UEL's
Docklands Campus, where it is maintained and developed by the two MA
Programmes. It serves students, academics, researchers, policy makers,
agencies and community groups, and in particular refugees, for whom access to
dedicated materials on forced migration is often difficult.
Internship Opportunities
In addition to having well established links with universities and research
centres in Britain and abroad, the two MA Programmes have close relations
with numerous national and local agencies and refugee organisations, based on
which they operates an internship programme with a range of organisations.
These provide an excellent opportunity for students to acquire hands-on work
experience in their field of studies, and enhance their employment prospects.
Students
The two MA Programmes attracts students of diverse origins and experiences,
including refugees, from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South-East Asia, the
Americas, Western and Eastern Europe. They bring together academics and those
who work professionally in the refugee field, including teachers,
counsellors, welfare workers, legal advisers and community workers. Such
diversity encourages productive exchange of ideas and enhances the learning
environment.
Among sponsors of students on the programme are leading human rights
organisations, refugee support bodies, overseas development organisations,
academic study centres, law firms, local authorities, colleges and schools,
race equality and equal opportunities committees, charities and aid groups,
as well as refugee community organisations.
Programmes structure
Core modules: Introduction to Forced Migration, Introduction to International
Social Work and Community Development and Research Methods
Option modules include specialist options on social, cultural, political,
legal and psychosocial aspects of refugee studies and community development.
Students begin the Dissertation during summer semester and submit in
September
Career opportunities
The two MA Programmes develop general conceptual and analytical abilities, as
well as research skills. They enhance generic skills which are appropriate to
both further academic research and professional employment.
The MA in Refugee Studies Programme provides a theoretical and practical
grounding for those who wish to advance academic work and progress to
doctoral research in the fields of migration; diasporic and ethnic studies;
legal studies; as well as in social and cultural theory. It also prepares
students for employment in areas related to refugee and migration issues,
notably in the fields of immigration and asylum law, advocacy, education,
health and employment, as well as local government..
The MA in Refugee Studies and Community Development will appeal to
professionals and practitioners interested in refugees and community
development, both locally and internationally. Graduates could expect to work
in non-governmental organisations, social service departments, and local and
international charities.
For further information please check
http://www.uel.ac.uk/lss/postgraduate/programmes/refugeestudies.htm
http://www.uel.ac.uk/lss/postgraduate/programmes/refugeecomm.htm
or contact Diane Ball, Programmes' Administrator, [log in to unmask] or
+44(0)20 8223 2770.
About University of East London (UEL)
UEL rated in the top five of the modern universities for research by the
Guardian, is a dynamic and vibrant university offering a wide range of
courses and programme to over 19, 000 students. Our diverse and innovative
learning environment has seen UEL become one of the most multicultural and
forward thinking universities in London.
UEL's School of Law and Social Sciences (LSS) offers a wide range of
interdisciplinary programmes covering a wide range of research interests,
including Refugee Studies and related fields. Drawing upon the law and social
sciences it creates a vibrant academic and intellectual environment. The
School is based at the University of East London's new Stratford and
Docklands Campuses - one of the greatest metropolitan areas of Europe.
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