Globalisation, Migration and Development
Master
Globalisation affects people all around the world in different ways and extents. This specialisation allows you to take an independent position in debates on globalisation, migration and development.
In Globalisation, Migration and Development you will study aspects of globalisation as related to socio-economic and spatial developments in different parts of the world, and the so-called Global South in particular. This implies a focus on: emerging social and spatial inequalities, resultant processes of social exclusion, but also emancipation; the nature and impact of migration; the role of resource demands for governance, etc. As these topics can be studied in different contexts we focus on urban and rural contexts, and the relation between these two domains. Beyond the thematic courses you will also follow courses giving insight in major theoretical debates in human geography, and courses which equip you with methodological and analytical skills. Thereby you will also be able to set up and conduct an own master thesis in which you research a topic that has your interest.
This specialisation helps to prepare you for a career as a policymaker, practitioner, researcher and/or lecturer, whether in The Netherlands, the EU, or elsewhere in the world.
The Master's in Globalisation, Migration and Development is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Human Geography.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
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Application requirements
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor's degree from a geography related discipline, such as Urban/Spatial Planning, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.
Unless the requirements at http://www.ru.nl/opleidingen/master/globalisation-migration-and-development/admission/ are met, a language test is required: A TOEFL score of ≥90, with subscores not lower than 18; A IELTS score of ≥6.5, with subscores not lower than 6.0; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher.
Language requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,601 | |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Sep '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Sep '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
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