📖Program Curriculum

Intended to advance candidates’ critical engagement with theories and practices of migration and displacement, this degree is suitable for those who would like to advance their scholarly training in migration studies. Successful applicants to the in Migration and Displacement will possess a strong Honours or four-year undergraduate degree (typically with an average of 65% or above) in a social science or related discipline. Candidates with relevant professional experience will also be considered. Limited fellowship support is offered to exceptional students from other countries in Africa.

Requirements:
Students are expected to complete two mandatory courses, an additional course and a research report.

The Mandatory Courses

Introduction to Migration and Displacement (First Semester) (SOSS 7027)
The Logics and Methods of Migration Research (First Semester) (SOSS 7026)
Additional Course (choice of 1 course)

An additional course offered by the African Centre for Migration & Society (subject to confirmation and availability).
Another course offered in the second semester within the School of Social Sciences or elsewhere in the University.
Required Submission:

Research Report Submission 1 after enrolment (Mid February the following)
The by research is intended to advance candidates' critical engagement with the theory and practices of migration and displacement. A Masters by research is intended for advanced students with prior social science research experience, a background in migration studies, and the desire for advanced scholarly training. Evaluation is based solely on the successful completion of a research report of around 50,000 words.

Limited fellowship opportunities are offered to exceptional students from other countries in Africa while South African students are encouraged to apply for support from the University.

Requirements:
Submission of the research report based on substantial, primary-source research is normally expected 1 after enrolment for full-time students. Part-time students have up to two to complete the project.

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

79 RMB

Tuition fee:

50,500 ZAR per year

50,500 ZAR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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