International Migration (SOCI90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will examine the impact of international migration on the states, societies, and individuals. Its first segment will address the questions such as why people move and how societies change because of immigration and emigration. The second segment will examine policies concerning multiculturalism and social cohesion. By reviewing various policy examples and case studies, this subject aims to help students understand the realities of international migration and its policy challenges. The third segment will analyze the global governance of international migration, including the roles of international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and international laws. This subject is offered by Asia Institute, and will use many case studies of Asian countries, while covering the experiences of Australia, the US, Canada, and some major immigration countries in Europe as reference points as well.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have:
- A solid understanding of theories and debates in the field of international migration
- Developed an ability to critique the literature on migration studies
- A knowledge base of basic international institutional frameworks (e.g. international organisations, laws, governance mechanism, etc.)
- An ability to conduct a migration-related research and articulated their findings in oral and written presentations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Analytical skills: Through critical reviews of academic literature, students will have sharpened their analytical ability
- Problem-solving skills: Through case studies exercise on immigration/emigration policies, students will have developed problem-solving skills
- Presentation skills: Students will have an opportunity to present their research work and receive feedback from the instructor and peers, which will help them improve their presentation skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-IR Master of International Relations
- 097AB Master of Development Studies
- 097GD Master of Development Studies (Gender and Development)
- MC-PA Master of Public Administration
- MC-PAENH Master of Public Administration (Enhanced)
- 344AB Master of Public Policy and Management
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Discussion questions (due every week)
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Policy memo
| Mid semester | 30% |
Take-home Final Exam
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nana Oishi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025