StudyQA — Master: Global Migration and Policy

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The International program in Global Migration and Policy is an interdisciplinary one-year MA program taught in English that aims at offering students a comprehensive look into the global and local issues of migration.
In the field of migration, the University is home to a prominent group of scholars whose work is recognized internationally through such volumes as:

Russian Jews on Three Continents: Migration and Resettlement, which studied the mass migration from the former USSR
Children of Circumstances, on Israeli migrants in the United States
Immigration and Nation Building, a comparative study of Israel and Australia.

Additionally, the expertise of faculty members is called upon by national and local government agencies in developing migration and integration policies and to evaluate intervention projects. Members of the faculty are also closely affiliated with civil society organizations and serve on the boards of or hold advisory roles at NGOs that work to improve the conditions of immigrant populations, such as foreign laborers and refugees.
Led by our exceptional professors, this program seeks to provide students with the theories, tools and experience first hand to pursue careers in various fields including public policy, international affairs, politics, research, academia, and non-profits. This international program is an opportunity to be part of a diverse student body that in itself provides a platform for different local knowledge and experiences to converge and create a unique environment for learning.

Introductory Courses

Research Methods - Dina Maskileyson
Theories of International Migration – Prof. Noah Lewin-Epstein

Core Courses

Immigration Policy in a Comparative Perspective - Avinoam Cohen
Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Legal and Ethical Issues- Dr. Tally Kritzman-Amir and Dr. Yonatan Berman
Ethnic Identification in the Context of Migration - Dr. Oshrat Hochman
International Migration and International Relations – Dr. Gallya Lahav
Migration and Health: Anthropological Perspectives - Dr. Anita Nudelman
Kinship Diasporas and Migration in World Affairs - Prof. Yossi Shain

Seminar

Public Perceptions of Immigration and Immigrants - Dr. Anastasia Gorodzeisky and Prof. Moshe Semyonov

Practicum

Migration in the Field - Dr. Anita Nudelman

Electives

Immigration and minorities; linguistic, psychological and educational aspects – Dr. Michal Tannenbaum, with the M.A. TESOL program

Requirements

Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma
Official transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended. General GPA requirement of 80 on a scale of 100, 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or C on the ECTS scale. These are approximate and candidates with other strengths are also encouraged to apply. If your transcripts are not written in English, you will need to acquire a translated copy which will need to be notarized for authenticity.
Two letters of recommendation, from academic and/or professional sources
Personal essay
This personal essay should be up to three pages in length, and should include your interest in pursuing the M.A. Program in Migration Studies; how the program fits into your overall professional growth; and how you will contribute to the program and class dynamics.
Resume/CV
Your TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, if your native language is not English or your previous academic degree was not taught in English.
Minimum TOEFL requirements: 573 on the paper based test; 230 on the computer based test; and 89 on the internet based test. The University's Code is 7704.
Minimum IELTS requirements: Overall Band Score of 7.0.
$100 USD application fee, payable by credit card or bank transfer.
One passport sized photo
A Health Declaration (to be filled out by the applicant) and a Medical Form (to be filled out by a licensed doctor). Both forms are not mandatory while an applicant's file is marked as 'Under Review,' but are highly suggested to be sent in as soon as possible.