International Migration
Summary
Why do human beings migrate? Is migration a recent phenomenon? If you are interested in a course that combines practical and theoretical approaches to migration from a global perspective, this course is for you.
About
The course focuses on the patterns of migration that have contributed to shaping the world as we know it: from mass migration to the Americas to the slave trade, to modern labour and refugee migration. The course addresses the causes and the consequences of such migrations for the countries of origin and for the countries receiving the migrants with the help of theory and of case studies.
Prerequisites and selection
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
Studies in Economic History give you the possibility to work in a variety of professions, both in the public and private sectors. For example analysts, information officers, and economists.
Facilities
The School of Business, Economics and Law (usually nicknamed "Handels") is located at Vasagatan 1 and at Viktoriagatan 13. The building at Vasagatan houses the Economics Library, which is several floors high and offers many study places.
