Migration and Integration: People, meetings and methods
Summary
How are administrative processes of migration and integration experienced in practice by public servants, civil society actors, and migrants themselves? This course invites you to explore and problematize the impact of public administration on migration and integration from multiple perspectives.
About
This course explores how migration and integration processes unfold within public administration and in settings where collaborative actors are involved. Through case studies, theoretical insights, and innovative methods—including arts-based approaches—students gain a deeper understanding of how policies are shaped, implemented, and experienced in practice. The course highlights how institutional frameworks and professional encounters affect individuals’ perceptions of, and opportunities for becoming established and participating in society.
The course is ideal for students pursuing advanced studies in public administration, political science, or related fields. It also offers valuable perspectives for professionals working in public administration who wish to broaden or deepen their understanding of migration and integration in a policy context. With a focus on real-world application, critical reflection, and exploratory methods of inquiry, the course provides participants with practical and analytical tools for working with inclusive public policy in theory and practice.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in social science or equivalent Swedish or foreign degree. Language skills equivalent to English A/English 5 are also required.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Facilities
The course is held in connection with the School of Public Administration premises on Sprängkullsgatan in Haga in central Gothenburg. In addition to teaching premises, the Haga campus also contains group rooms that students can book and a large number of study places that students can use both weekdays and weekends.
In the same area is the Social Sciences Library, where it is possible to borrow course literature. In the pleasant Haga there are plenty of cafes and a vibrant student life. Tram and bus stops are nearby.
Teaching is conducted through lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent project work.
The course is assessed through active participation in mandatory seminars and workshops, as well as through an individual project that is presented at a final course exhibition.
