PATHS Forced Migration: Europe in a Global Context (M.A.)
Kurzbeschreibung
The joint Master's programme — PATHS Forced Migration: Europe in a Global Context — focuses on the urgent and complex challenges of forced migration, acknowled...
The joint Master's programme — PATHS Forced Migration: Europe in a Global Context — focuses on the urgent and complex challenges of forced migration, acknowledging the increasing global displacement driven by geopolitical instability, environmental concerns, and socio-economic factors. The programme aims to prepare you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand and effectively tackle these multifaceted issues.
PATHS provides a unique blend of interdisciplinary and intercultural perspectives within a cohesive curriculum. It incorporates mobility pathways, research opportunities, and close collaboration with local, national and international organisations, enhancing your competencies and adaptability.
In the European Border Regimes path, starting at Viadrina, you examine how global inequalities as well as ecological and geopolitical instability shape forced migration. You gain a deep understanding of the legal, technological, and social dimensions of European border regimes, and analyse the interactions between migration policies and global as well as racialised inequalities.
Vollzeitstudium
The curriculum combines general courses for all students with path-specific courses. The European Border Regimes path follows a structured four-semester curriculum totalling 120 ECTS.
You start at the European University Viadrina with two joint introductory courses as well as foundational courses on forced migration and border regimes, equipping you with comprehensive knowledge in areas such as migration control and negotiation, access to protection, and effects of externalisation.
For your second semester, you move to SWPS University, where you will deepen your skills in research methods. You will also complete a professional internship at leading organisations such as UNICEF and UNHCR to put your knowledge into practice.
The third semester takes place at the University of the Aegean, focusing on refugee reception, border management, and the politics of non-refoulement. In this semester, you take part in a research colloquium designed to prepare you for your Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.
All modules combine lectures, seminars, practical exercises, and independent research, ensuring theoretical grounding, methodological competence, and professional experience across multiple European contexts.
Academic requirements
To apply for PATHS Forced Migration, you must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification providing access to Master's degree programmes. Degrees in social sciences, humanities, and related disciplines are directly eligible; applicants from other fields may also be considered with relevant professional experience in migration or related areas.
Language requirements
You must provide proof of English language proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher.
Required documents
- Cover letter explaining your motivation for your chosen study path
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Supporting documents evidencing relevant achievements and experience
- At least one letter of recommendation from an academic or professional referee
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- Joint European Degree awarded collectively by six partner universities
- Interdisciplinary curriculum combining sociology, political science and public administration, law, and psychology
- Three specialised study paths to choose from – each offering a distinct disciplinary and thematic focus on forced migration in Europe and globally
- Path-specific mobility across three countries that are faced with various phenomena of migration
- Fully taught in English within a diverse, internationally composed student cohort
- Internship with access to a network of 25+ partner organisations, including international organisations such as UNHCR and UNICEF
- Co-supervised Master's thesis, jointly assessed by academics from multiple partner institutions
Quelle: Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
In the European Border Regimes path, you gain in-depth knowledge on forced migration, border management, and refugees’ reception, struggles, and agency. Through mobility across three European universities located in countries of transit and reception, hands-on research, and an international classroom environment, you develop interdisciplinary expertise, critical thinking, and practical research skills. The programme combines seminars, fieldwork, and a professional internship, culminating in a joint Master’s thesis assessed by faculty from multiple partner institutions.
Quelle: Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
As a graduate, you are prepared for careers in
- European and international organisations
- Government agencies
- NGOs and humanitarian organisations
- Policy and advocacy
- Migration and border management institutions
- Research
- Consultancy roles
The programme also equips you for further doctoral studies in the field of migration and border studies, providing a strong foundation for leadership roles in the field of forced migration and border policy.
Quelle: Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
Standorte
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Standort Frankfurt (Oder)
Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
Große Scharrnstraße 59
15230 Frankfurt (Oder)
Vollzeitstudium