Governance of Migration and Diversity (History) (MA)
About the programme
Governance of Migration and Diversity is a cooperation between three leading universities: Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam (LDE).
Governance of Migration and Diversity: History track
Not all of your classmates in the GMD programme concentrate in History; others concentrate in Public Administration, Sociology, Development Studies, or Law. You earn your MA in History from Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities. In addition to this diploma, you receive the Certificate in Governance of Migration and Diversity at the graduation ceremony.
Programme structure
The programme consists of three parts:
- Core courses for all Governance of Migration and Diversity students (25 EC);
- History-specific courses (15 EC) at Leiden University;
- MA thesis (20 EC) written under the supervision of Leiden University staff.
Dilemmas of Diversity Today
What drives international migration?
Migration patterns change. After World War II, the Netherlands was a country of emigration; yet since the 1960s, it is a country of immigration. To understand the drivers of migration, it is not sufficient to choose one theoretical approach, such as economic determinism. Historical case studies allow you to explore which theories from sociology or political sciences best explain migration patterns.
Who gets included, who gets excluded, and why?
The opportunities people receive are often shaped by social boundaries that can seem natural or inevitable. This programme explores how such boundaries were created, challenged, and transformed over time—and what these histories can teach us about building more inclusive societies today.
Detailed programme
For more information on the courses offered to History students of Governance of Migration of Diversity, please check the Prospectus.
Please note that this guide applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may slightly differ.
Admission and Application
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