Master of Migration Studies–MMigS 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MMigS degree shall have

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or relevant area of study; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement 1(a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for a candidate who has had extensive practical professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

2. (a) The course of study for the Master of Migration Studies shall consist of courses worth 180 points consisting of:  

Part 1: POLS 488 and 90 points from GEOG 416, HIST 429, INTP 430, MIGS 401, POLS 406, POLS 416 

Part 2: Either MIGS 590 or (MIGS 588, MIGS 589)  

(b) Entry to Part 2 requires at least a B+ average in Part 1 courses.  

3. (a) A candidate shall normally be enrolled for one year and shall complete the degree within three years of first enrolling in it. The associate dean may extend that maximum period in special cases.  

(b) The associate dean in consultation with the head of school may extend maximum periods in special cases.  

4. The Master of Migration Studies may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.