Doctoral Programme in Migration Studies

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Sociology and cultural studies (0314)

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Programa de Doctorado en Estudios Migratorios

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Research lines

Admission to Doctoral Programme (pending Approval/Submission of Doctoral Thesis Project)
Psychosocial Analysis of Migration
Social, Cultural and Gender Analysis of Migration
Social, Legal and Politicial Analysis of Migration and Human Development: The Welfare State and Diversity Management
Globalisation and Human Mobility: Work and Migration