MA Migration and Diaspora Studies

MA Migration and Diaspora Studies is a Masters program taught at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

SOAS University of London’s MA Migration and Diaspora Studies is offered through the Department of Anthropology and Sociology. Students study migration and diaspora through course components under this MA programme.

The programme runs for 1 year and is delivered on campus. Attendance mode is full time or part time, with the start of programme in September.

The minimum requirements for admission in MA Migration and Diaspora Studies at School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London as pre-requiste for admission in MA Migration and Diaspora Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Entry requirements vary by country and are listed as qualification (Bachelor equivalency) plus an “Equivalent to 2:ii” grade or score.

• Afghanistan: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 70% or 3.0
• Albania: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): First Level Diploma (Diploma e nivelit te para) (3 Years) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 7/10
• Algeria: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licence; Diplome de [subject area]; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; Diplome de Docteur end Pharmacie; or Diplome de Docteur en Medecine from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 12/20
• Antigua and Barbuda: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4, B-, 60% or Lower Second Class Hons
• Argentina: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Titulo/ Grado de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 6/10 or Bueno
• Australia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2:2 / Credit / 60%
• Austria: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.5/5.0 and overall Pass (Bestanden)
• Azerbaijan: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (Bakalavr Diplomu) from recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 70% or 3.5
• Bahamas: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4, B-, 60% or Lower Second Class Hons
• Bahrain: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 74% or 2.67
• Bangladesh: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree from a recognised institution OR 4 Year Bachelor's degree from SELECTED institutions; Equivalent to 2:ii: Masters: 55% or 2.7. Bachelor: 60% or 3.0
• Belgium: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licentiaat (Flanders) or Licencié (Wallonia). Post 2005 Bachelor/Bachelier 180 ECT degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 60% or 12/20 (Flanders); or 65% (Wallonia). Bachelor: 60% or 12/20
• Bolivia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licenciado or Título de [subject area] from a recognised institution. Minimum of 4 year; Equivalent to 2:ii: 67%
• Botswana: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (minimum 5 years) or Master Degree from the University of Botswana; Equivalent to 2:ii: C / 60% / 2:2
• Brazil: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject area] / Título de Licenciado/a (4 years) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 6.5 or 65%
• Brunei: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (Honours) from recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: Lower Second Class Hons; 50% / 3.5 out of 5.0
• Bulgaria: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 4.0/6.0
• Burkina Faso: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies. Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees; Equivalent to 2:ii: 13/20
• Burma / Myanmar: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: B- or 55% or 3.0/5.0 or 2.5/4.0
• Cambodia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree from recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 65% or 2.7/4.0
• Cameroon: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Diplôme d'Ingénieur/ Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Commerce (5 years) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 12 (assez bien) or 2.5. 70-74/ B+
• Canada: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7 or 67%
• Chile: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] (min 4 years) from recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 5.0/7
• China: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (4 years) 学士学位 from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 70-75% or 2.5-2.9/4.0 (depending on university)
• Colombia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.5/5.0
• Croatia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor's degree) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/5.0
• Cuba: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Titulo de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/ Ingeniero from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.5/5.0
• Cyprus: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 6.0/10 or 2.7/4.0
• Czech Republic: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.0/4.0
• Denmark: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 5/12 or 6/13
• Dominica: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4, B-, 60% or Lower Second Class Hons
• Dominican Republic: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Título de Licenciado/Título de [subject] upon completion of 4-year Licenciatura; Equivalent to 2:ii: 65% or 6.5/10
• Ecuador: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from recognised university; Equivalent to 2:ii: 70% / 7
• Egypt: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from recognised university; Equivalent to 2:ii: 65% or 2.7/4.0
• Estonia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised institution; University Specialist's Diploma; Professional Higher Education Diploma; Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.0/5.0 or C
• Ethiopia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Master's degree from recognised public or HERQA-accredited private institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.5/5.0
• Fiji: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (4 years) from the University of the South Pacific; Equivalent to 2:ii: B/3.0
• Finland: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor/Kandidaatti/Kandidat (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.5/4.0 or 1.4/3.0
• France: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Grade de Licence from a recognised institution OR three years of study from a grande école; Equivalent to 2:ii: 11/20
• Gambia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): 2-year Master's degree from recognised university; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4.3 or 60%
• Georgia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (Bakalavris Khariskhi) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 71%/C/ Good
• Germany: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: Befriedigend: 2.6-3.5/5.0
• Ghana: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: Lower Second Class Hons
• Greece: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 6/10 (University) or 6.8/10 (Tech Institutes)
• Grenada: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4, B-, 60% or Lower Second Class Hons
• Haiti: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4, B-, 60% or Lower Second Class Hons
• Hong Kong: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.5/4.0 or Lower Second Class Honours
• Hungary: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (Alapfokozat) or Diploma (Egyetemi Oklevél) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 3.5/5.0
• Iceland: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (Baccalaureus or Bakkalarprof) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 6.5 out of 10
• India: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: Top unis: 55%, or 5.5/10. All other: 60%, or 6.0/10; or 5.0/8.0
• Indonesia: Qualifications (Bachelor equivalency): Bachelor's degree or Sarjana I (S1) from a recognised institution; Equivalent to 2:ii: 2.7/4.0

Please check detail of study units at https://soas.ac.uk/study/find-course/ma-migration-and-diaspora-studies

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