Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies

About this programme

This graduate certificate is intended for graduate students who are currently enrolled at UBC. Prospective students cannot apply directly to this program. Once a student has been admitted to another degree program, they can apply to take this program concurrently. The certificate focuses on knowledge enhancement in migration and mobilities research through interdisciplinary thinking and engagement. Regardless of your degree program, if you have an interest in migration as a field of research or professional practice, a certificate in Migration Studies can significantly enhance your graduate education and career prospects. As a broad-based research field, migration studies have evolved at the intersection of various disciplines such as sociology, political science, anthropology, geography, law, economics, education, history, demography, cultural studies, and health studies. The new certificate program adopts a multi- and interdisciplinary approach, encouraging exploration beyond departmental confines to enrich students’ understanding of migration studies. Rooted in decolonizing approaches, it fosters critical inquiry and invites engagement with diverse perspectives. The Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies is open to graduate students at UBC who are enrolled in any master’s, doctoral, or professional degree program. It provides students with the opportunity to pursue a migration studies credential alongside their graduate degree program. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website