Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

This Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies MA programme from the University of London equips you to begin or advance your career in refugee and related fields.
The degree is based at the School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative (RLI), a unique academic centre promoting interdisciplinary research on law, policy and practice in refugee and displacement contexts. The RLI utilises its wide network of specialists to deliver the Master's, giving you access to the foremost expertise.
The programme is grounded in an interdisciplinary approach that combines the perspectives of law, policy and social sciences. You'll learn the practical skills needed to succeed in related careers, with module content updated continuously based on the cutting-edge expertise of specialist academics and practitioners.
The University of London is a truly global institution, with students across 190 countries. While studying online, you’ll connect directly with your tutors and fellow students around the world, so you can learn from their diverse perspectives and experiences of working in the refugee and related fields.
Career opportunities: This MA is designed for anyone who wishes to pursue careers in a range of professional contexts in the refugee, human rights or humanitarian fields. By combining your studies with your existing commitments, you will be able to maintain your career momentum. Potential employers include international agencies, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), governmental bodies and non-governmental organisations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

This Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies MA programme from the University of London equips you to begin or advance your career in refugee and related fields.
The degree is based at the School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative (RLI), a unique academic centre promoting interdisciplinary research on law, policy and practice in refugee and displacement contexts. The RLI utilises its wide network of specialists to deliver the Master's, giving you access to the foremost expertise.
The programme is grounded in an interdisciplinary approach that combines the perspectives of law, policy and social sciences. You'll learn the practical skills needed to succeed in related careers, with module content updated continuously based on the cutting-edge expertise of specialist academics and practitioners.
The University of London is a truly global institution, with students across 190 countries. While studying online, you’ll connect directly with your tutors and fellow students around the world, so you can learn from their diverse perspectives and experiences of working in the refugee and related fields.
Career opportunities: This MA is designed for anyone who wishes to pursue careers in a range of professional contexts in the refugee, human rights or humanitarian fields. By combining your studies with your existing commitments, you will be able to maintain your career momentum. Potential employers include international agencies, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), governmental bodies and non-governmental organisations.

Admission Requirements

What qualifications do you need? You need an undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) that is comparable to a UK upper second class honours degree; in the social sciences, humanities, laws or other related subject areas. You can still apply without this, and we will consider each application on its merits.
English Language requirements You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved the following within the past three years:
(IELTS) International English Language Testing System - overall score of at least 7.0 with at least 6 in reading and writing. (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language with an overall score of 95 or above, including a minimum of 24 attained on the reading and writing skills sub-tests and a minimum of 25 attained on the speaking sub-test and 22 attained on the listening sub-test. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (at grade C or above). Duolingo: must achieve an overall score of at least 130.

Application Deadline

01 Feb 2026

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