Celebrating 10 Years of the MA in Refugee Protection

The University of London's School of Advanced Study's Refugee Law Initiative marked 10 years of its distance learning Master's in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies with a special event at Senate House. The program, delivered through University of London Worldwide, has served a diverse student cohort of professionals in the refugee, human rights, and humanitarian field based across the globe. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the program and its student body, with Professor Sarah Singer highlighting the impact and reach of the program over the past decade.

Key Takeaways:

• The MA in Refugee Protection has served students from over 100 countries across the globe, studying part-time alongside demanding professional roles.
• The program has consistently received high commendations from external examiners, reviewers, and students, with a 98% approval rating in the University Student Experience Survey.
• Professor Sarah Singer noted that the program's students demonstrate sheer commitment, working in dangerous contexts and studying in complex situations.
• The program received a 98% approval rating, the highest of any program at the University of London.
• Inaugural module convenor Dr. Katy Long spoke on the theme "Breaking through the Wall: Taking Forced Migration Research Outside the Academy".
• Professor Sarah Singer highlighted the program's reach and impact, noting that it has touched the lives of many in the refugee protection field and beyond.
• The program has served a diverse student cohort, with students based across the globe.
• The program's students and alumni have made significant contributions to the field of refugee protection and forced migration studies.

Statistics:

• 100+ countries represented by students in the MA in Refugee Protection program
• 98% approval rating in the University Student Experience Survey
• 10 years of the program's delivery through University of London Worldwide
• High commendations from external examiners, reviewers, and students
• Chaotic contexts: Students studying in and working in complicated and unsafe contexts represented 98% of the time.

Sources:

• "MA in Refugee Protection" at University of London Worldwide
• "Refugee Law Initiative" at the University of London's School of Advanced Study