International Migration and Ethnic Relations I
Freestanding course
Freestanding course, bachelor’s level
30 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
1 September 2025 - 18 January 2026
International students
International students
Full tuition fee: 49,000 SEK
EU/EEA students are generally not required to pay tuition fees.
About the course
Course content
The aim of the course is that the students will acquire basic knowledge and analytical skills in the multidisciplinary subject area of International Migration and Ethnic Relations.
The course contains the following modules:
Global Migration – Introduction to Concepts and Theories
The first module comprises an overview of the field of International Migration. The students will be introduced to different concepts, theories and trends in International Migration and Ethnic Relations. The module will address questions such as: What is International Migration? What trends can be noted from different historical periods? How can we use International Migration theory to help us make sense of the world around us? How do societies cope with the challenges of International Migration?
Ethnicity and Culture in a Contemporary World
The second module comprises an overview of Ethnic Relations. The students will be introduced to fundamental concepts concerning ethnic relations, and will learn how to identify different perspectives of relevance for the construction and reconstruction of ethnicity in a contemporary world.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + English 6
Selection
34% Upper Secondary Grades - 34% Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT) - 32% University Credits
Course literature
Current literature list is available in the syllabus for the course
Course evaluation
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