Postgraduate Diploma in Migration Studies–PGDipMigS 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the PGDipMigS 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. The course of study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Migration Studies shall consist of courses worth 120 points consisting of: POLS 488 and 90 points from GEOG 416, HIST 429, MIGS 401, POLS 416

3. (a) A candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma in Migration Studies shall normally complete within two years of enrolling.

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

4. A candidate who has been awarded the PGDipMigS shall abandon that qualification upon being awarded the MMigS.