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    MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies

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    Oxford, GBMScIn-person9 months
    £40,710.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    25
    Cohort
    students
    £75.00
    App fee

    MSc in Refugee and Forced 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

    The program introduces forced migration from anthropological, political, and legal perspectives through core courses and research methods training, includes two optional courses, and requires a 10,000-15,000 word thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 19, 2027

    Standardized tests

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

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £16,945.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford is £40,710.
    Is MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford online or in-person?
    MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford take to complete?
    MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Refugee and Forced 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 competitive is MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford?
    MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at University of Oxford reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.