The Master Migrations is a 2-years master programme launched in 2020 by two Parisian higher education institutes. It responds to the increasing need for expertise on migration, asylum and discrimination issues. Its multidisciplinary teaching is based on law, economics, demography, history, sociology, geography and socio-anthropology, with particular attention paid to methods. The master also aims to connect students with migration-related professional fields. The programme is taught in French, with the exception of the first term of the second year which is taught in English. Essays may be written in English. Incoming exchange students are welcome to stay for one semester or an entire year and may choose their courses from a wide range of first, second and third semester courses.
For more information about the programme, please visit: https://www.icmigrations.cnrs.fr/mastermigrations/
Course offer
Year 1 (October - June)
During the first year, courses are taught in French.
Semester 1
- Socio-anthropologie des migrations (5 ECTS): Studying migration from an anthropological and sociological perspective, focusing on the cultural and social aspects of migration.
- Démographie des migrations (5 ECTS): Exploring the demographic trends and population movements that shape migration patterns.
- Catégories, concepts et enjeux des migrations (5 ECTS): Delving into the key concepts and issues surrounding migration, from legal frameworks to societal impacts.
- Méthodologie (6 ECTS): An introduction to research methods and tools, equipping students with the necessary skills for conducting rigorous migration research.
- Langue (3 ECTS): A language course aimed at enhancing language skills, potentially in French or another relevant language.
- Préparation au mémoire ou au stage professionnel (3 ECTS): Preparing for the thesis or professional internship, giving students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field.
Semester 2
- Droit des migrations (6 ECTS): Legal aspects of migration, focusing on migration law and human rights.
- Histoire des migrations (6 ECTS): A historical perspective on migration patterns and dynamics.
- Genre et migrations (6 ECTS): Examining the intersection of gender, intersectionality and migration.
- Politiques migratoires (6 ECTS): Analyzing the national and international policies that govern migration and their socio-political impacts.
- Méthodologie (Collective Fieldwork) (2 ECTS): Fieldwork-based research, enabling students to engage with real-world migration issues.
Semester 3
In the second year (semester 3), the programme transitions to English:
- Geography of Migration (Camille Schmoll, Aurélie Varrel, 5 ECTS): local and regional patterns, geography concepts and approaches.
- Economics of Migration (Jérôme Vallette, 5 ECTS): Analyzing the economic aspects of migration, including labor markets, remittances, the migration/development nexus.
- Multicultural Societies (Patrick Simon, 5 ECTS): A critical examination of the challenges and dynamics of multicultural societies, with a focus on integration, discrimination and social cohesion issues
- Health and Migration (Marwan-al-Qays Bousmah, 5 ECTS): Exploring the relationship between migration and health, including healthcare challenges faced by migrants and refugees.
Choice of 2 seminars in different disciplines (in French or English)
Semester 4
Internship or research fieldwork and essay
Language requirements
B2 in French is recommended, but it is not mandatory for Semester 3.
Practical information
French courses for non-native French-speakers are offered before and during the semester.
More details on practical information on : https://www.ehess.fr/fr/incoming
Or https://international.pantheonsorbonne.fr/en/join-paris-1-pantheon-sorbonne/exchange-student
Nomination and application procedure for pre-selected incoming candidates
October 31st, May 15th
Contact person and further details
EuMIGS academic coordinators:
Camille Schmoll
Programme coordinator
Patrick Simon
Programme coordinator
EuMIGS administrative contacts:
Claire de Castellane