Geography

Understanding Global Migration

Module code: L7041C
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework

This interdisciplinary module focuses on the profound impact of human migration on the world we live in. It explores a range of geographical, economic, political, social and cultural issues surrounding migration.

The module introduces the key theories, concepts and ideas used to define and understand migration. It covers the main types, causes and consequences of migration. Following a roughly chronological sequence in order to foster a sense of historical continuity and change, it covers topics such as:

• labour migration
• refugees
• irregular migration
• integration and exclusion
• migration and development
• the impact of gender on the migration process.

Module learning outcomes

• Understanding of key approaches to measuring migration, including data sources and their limitations.
• Knowledge about the range of definitions, terms and concepts which are often applied to theories of and current debates about migration.
• Knowledge of the main geographical and historical patterns of migration in Europe, and how they have affected both sending and receiving countries.
• Acquire the ability to critically evaluate, analyse and debate texts and other relevant material in written essays.