Forced Displacement and Integration Module
Program Overview
This online course delves into the complexities of forced displacement and integration, providing a comprehensive overview of research, policies, and practices. Led by experts, it explores the history, theories, and global politics surrounding forced migration, with a focus on integration in Western contexts, particularly the UK. Participants engage in discussions, assignments, and presentations, gaining valuable insights for careers in policy development, research, advocacy, and direct service provision with displaced populations.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Objective: This course aims to strengthen participants' capacity for understanding and addressing forced displacement and integration in humanitarian contexts.
- Content:
- Reviews recent research developments, particularly around integration.
- Provides a critical comparative overview of integration policies in Western contexts, focusing on the UK.
- Explores the history of forced migration and forced migrants as a category.
- Discusses key theoretical frameworks, policy innovations, and evidence-based practices for refugee integration in the UK and other contexts.
- Presents a critical overview of the global politics of forced displacement and refugee integration.
- Structure: Single module delivered online over 5 weeks.
- Modules:
- Module 1: "Forced Migration, Integration, and Policy”
- Module 2: "Refugee Integration: Policy Innovations and Evidence-Based Practice"
- Module 3: "The Global Politics of Forced Displacement and Integration"
- Learning Activities:
- Readings from a variety of sources: research papers, policy documents, reports, etc.
- Narrated PowerPoints and podcasts.
- Watching documentaries.
- Engaging in discussions on the course forum with participants, facilitators, guest lecturers, and panel discussants.
- Completing individual written assignments and collaborative group presentations (for credit-bearing option).
Assessment:
- For Academic Credit:
- Individual written assignment.
- Collaborative group presentation.
- For Professional Development:
- No formal assessment; participants receive a certificate of completion upon successful engagement.
Teaching:
- Course facilitators: Dr. Alison Strang and Dr. Arek Dakessian.
- Teaching approach:
- Draws upon various critical perspectives to foster a holistic understanding of integration research, policy, and practices.
- Encourages active learning through discussions and interaction between participants.
- Utilizes diverse learning formats (readings, videos, podcasts, etc.) to cater to different learning styles.
Careers:
- Potential career paths:
- Policy development and implementation in government agencies, NGOs, and intergovernmental organizations.
- Research and academia: focusing on forced migration, displacement, and integration.
- Advocacy and community work with displaced populations.
- Direct service provision with refugees and other forcibly displaced individuals.
Other:
- Suitable for:
- Professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of forced displacement and integration.
- Postgraduate students interested in this field.
- Academic credit option: 15 credit points (equivalent to one-twelfth of a Master's degree).
- Cost:
- Home/EU students: £720
- International students: £1615
Queen Margaret University
Overview:
Queen Margaret University (QMU) is a public university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known for its person-centered and career-focused approach to education and teaching, with a commitment to shaping a better world. QMU boasts widely recognized expertise in various fields, including business, creative industries, education, health and rehabilitation, and social sciences.
Services Offered:
QMU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Learning Facilities:
Library, IT services, remote access, Canvas, QMU Portal, ePortfolioStudent Support:
Careers and Employability, Students' Union, QMU Sports Centre, Clinics, Accommodation, Finance OfficeCampus Life:
Eat and Drink on Campus, QMU Online Shop, Blogs, Ask a Student a QuestionStudent Life and Campus Experience:
QMU provides a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can expect:
Community Feel:
An airy and bright campus with a strong sense of community.Student Services:
Ready access to student services, food outlets, accommodation, sports facilities, and social spaces.Beautiful Grounds:
A beautiful campus with plenty of outdoor spaces for relaxation and socializing.Key Reasons to Study There:
Person-Centered Approach:
QMU focuses on individual student needs and career development.Career-Focused Education:
The university emphasizes practical skills and real-world experience.Renowned Expertise:
QMU has a strong reputation for research and innovation in various fields.Supportive Campus Environment:
Students are provided with a welcoming and supportive community.Academic Programs:
QMU offers a diverse range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate Study:
Various undergraduate degrees across different disciplines.Postgraduate Study:
Master's degrees and postgraduate research opportunities.Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
Short courses and online programs for professional development.Online Learning:
100% online master's courses for flexible learning.Other:
- QMU is committed to social justice and nurturing individuals while promoting collective support.
- The university actively engages with the community through outreach programs and events.
- QMU has a strong international presence with a diverse student body and partnerships with institutions worldwide.
- The university is undergoing a transformation of its teaching and learning spaces to enhance the student experience.
Entry Requirements:
The text you provided mentions that entry requirements for the Forced Displacement and Integration course are similar to those required for Associate Student status for Master's level study. However, it doesn't explicitly list the specific prerequisites.
- It also mentions that the course can be taken for professional development without academic credit.
