Sociology: International Migration and Development

Education facts

Code: SOCB27

<p>How is migration connected to development? Why do people leave their home countries? And in what ways are migration patterns influenced by global inequalities between countries?</p><p>This course introduces the relationship between international migration and development and gives insight into the causes of migration. How does migration affect both sending and receiving countries, and how do global inequalities influence people’s movements? This course offers insight into how the social, political, and economic dimensions of migration influence our world.</p><p>You will study migration from multiple perspectives: sometimes a move is a personal choice, sometimes a family strategy. Many migrants send money home - but what does this mean for their communities? We also look at how social networks connect sending and receiving countries and how governments shape migration flows. By the end of the course, you will understand the main causes of migration and its impact on societies.</p><p>Please note: This is a theme course, which means it does not qualify you for higher-level sociology courses. It is also an introductory course in sociology and can be studied without previous university merits. If you’re unsure what this means for your studies, please contact our Study Advisers at studievagledare@soc.lu.se.</p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School course Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2/Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Sociology: International Migration and Development

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %