Migration
Master in European Migration Policies
| Obtaining an Masters degree whilst having a full-time job? | It provides graduates with a comprehensive and comparative understanding of European and national laws and policies in the field, also touching upon the different economic and cultural aspects of migration. The focus of the programme is the core policy issues raised by migration, examining in detail cross-border cooperation and the functioning of the various European networks. The full programme spans two years and has the following characteristics: • The programme consists of eight modules, including a skills training and a Masters thesis • Each module centres around a three-day seminar hosted in Maastricht, with two days of advanced lectures and a workshop with group interaction and individual contact during the third day. • Prior to the seminar, initial assignments will be developed in virtual collaboration and discussion with other group members, and supported by individual feedback on the progress of the assignments by staff members. • Following the seminar, the module continues with the writing of a final assignment which is tailor-made to the interests of the participant. The final assignment is in line with the contents of the module and can be either in the form of a case study or a small research project. • The workshops in each module will be used for the following objectives: • to learn from each other by taking advantage of the diversified background of the participants, both disciplinary and in their national and cultural variety, • to provide ample opportunities of having close contact with prominent thinkers and decision makers in the field. • The skills training focuses on the Masters thesis and can also be used to tend to specific, individual needs that are not covered elsewhere in the programme. • The Masters thesis is written on a subject chosen by the participant and closely supervised by a staff member of Maastricht University. The programme is facilitated by: • The extensive experience of both the EIPA and the Maastricht University in an electronic learning environment. • The multidisciplinary approach inherent to Maastricht University’s unique Problem Based Learning teaching system. • The participation of staff members from at least four different faculties of the UM, in cooperation with the EIPA. • The extensive library facilities provided by Maastricht University. All elements of the Masters programme require the active contribution of the staff members of Maastricht University and the EIPA, and also from the key experts in the policy fields and from partner institutions. The various activities encourage contact between the Master participants and enable them to learn from each other, utilising the electronic learning environment and the facilities provided at the seminars. The programme provides a stimulating and challenging atmosphere to facilitate this. |




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