Course objectives

The course provides a deeper understanding of theories and concepts related to causes and consequences of international migration in the research field of International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER) from a multidisciplinary perspective. The theoretical emphasis is put on five interrelated themes: migration and history, transnationalism and mobility, migration and development, migration and governance, and migration and welfare. 

Syllabus

Syllabus for International migration: theories, causes and consequences (pdf)

Course credits

7,5 credits

Course code

KSIM004

Language of instruction

English

Entry requirement

Students must be admitted to doctoral studies

Course dates

15 October - 3 December 2026. Most of the course will be held on Thursdays and Fridays. Doctoral students are invited to attend the sessions on 1-3 December in person. 

Course guide and schedule 

Course guide for International migration. Theories causes and consequences (pdf)

Teaching mode

This course will be taught as a hybrid course

Selection

  1. Doctoral students at the Department of Global Political Studies (GPS), the Faculty of Culture and Society or other Malmö University faculties.
  2. Doctoral students admitted to higher education institutions within Lärosäten Syd (Universities in South Sweden) and/or UNIC.
  3. Other doctoral students.

Application

The application has closed. If you wish to go on the waiting list, plase contact the doctoral education officer. 

Additional information

The number of participants is limited to 12 doctoral students, with a minimum of 3 doctoral students from GPS required for the course to be held.

For academic questions, please contact the course responsible:

Brigitte Suter

Pieter Bevelander

For administrative questions, please contact the doctoral education officer: 

Maria English