Skip to main content
    Back to Programs
    University of Oxford

    MSc in Migration Studies

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Oxford, GBMScIn-person9 months
    £40,710.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford is a 9-month, in-person MSc program based in Oxford, GB. Tuition is £40,710.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary nine-month course exploring human mobility in relation to global development, inequality, border politics, and social change. Includes core courses, electives, methods training, and a 15,000-word dissertation.

    Focus: both
    1 (QS Subject Rankings for Anthropology)

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    2027-28 Intake
    Jan 27, 2027
    2028-29 Intake
    Jan 26, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT* including the 'Home Edition'(Institution code: 0490) 110 Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) 7.5 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £20,520.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford is £40,710.
    Is MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford?
    Per the program's published guidance: A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours
    How large is the MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford cohort?
    MSc in Migration Studies at University of Oxford typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.