Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
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Migration and population development
- Spring 2025
About the course
The course provides an overview of core concepts and relations in the field of population science. All the main components of demographic change – fertility, mortality and migration – will be covered, with emphasis on migration. The course will present theories and research on population development from several perspectives, and historic patterns of migration and population trends will be related to current developments. Students will also get hands-on experience in finding, understanding and using demographic data at the national and local level.
Instructors
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can examine systematically theories on migration and population development from the perspective of economics, geography and social sciences.
- knows how to find and use data on population and demographic change at the national and local level.
- can relate historical migration and population trends to current developments.
- has demonstrated ability in reading scientific papers and critically evaluating them.
- has the ability to present and explain findings from scientific literature and discuss them with peers.
- has demonstrated that they can apply their knowledge, understanding and proficiency in new and unfamiliar situations or in an interdisciplinary context.
- has developed their critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills, through course assignments.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites registered for the course
Assessment: 10 % Class participation; 90% written assignments
Final Exam: Assignment