SC982-7-AU-CO:
Migration: Theory, Concepts and Selected Issues
2025/26
Sociology and Criminology
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 02 October 2025
Friday 12 December 2025
20
07 February 2024
Requisites for this module
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MA L31112 Migration Studies,
MSC L31112 Migration Studies
Throughout this module, we will discuss international theories of migration and social integration, examine migration and refugee policies in a comparative perspective, the difference between statistical and taste-based discrimination, and the perpetuation of bias, how we gain an understanding of labour market integration; and the debates surrounding migration, prostitution and sex work.
The aims of this module are:
- To introduce the basic theories and concepts in migration studies.
- To offer tools for critical engagement with the materials introduced.
- To develop students’ awareness of various discourses about migration in a global context.
- To establish the connections between migration issues and policy.
- To compile, review and assess the literature on migration.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Have an overview of the interdisciplinary field of migration studies.
- Develop their understanding of the diverse theories and concepts surrounding migration.
- Acquire skills to critically assess the literature.
- Identify and analyse the different social, economic, cultural and political dimensions of migration.
- Understand the issues surrounding migration issues in national, regional and international contexts.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of sociological analysis to migration issues.
Expectations
The week before every seminar questions about the readings will be posted to the module forum.
You are encouraged to post to the module forum -when required- your responses to the questions about the readings or post your own questions about them.
You are expected to read the required readings before the seminar, so you can fully participate in the discussion. Also, when required you are expected to watch the films or documentaries suggested before the seminar.
To post to the module forum -when required- your responses to the questions about the readings.
You are always welcome to contact any of the lecturers delivering the seminars by email to discuss further aspects of the themes covered in the seminars.
This module will be delivered via:
- One 2-hour seminar each week.
Attendance in person is expected.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Report |
10/12/2025 |
50% |
| Coursework |
Literature review |
22/01/2026 |
50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Carlos Gigoux Gramegna, email: cgigou@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Carlos Gigoux Gramegna
socpgtad@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Luke Yates
University of Manchester
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Available via Moodle
Of 8 hours, 8 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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