Postgraduate Certificate in Migration and Refugees
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Postgraduate Certificate in Migration and Refugees program at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Belgium:
In this course students will learn about the impact on social transformation and cultural identity when vulnerable people move from one geographical location to another, circumstances in which human rights may be violated and sources of support and protection.
This block study programme focuses on Belgian and European legislation by contrasting the developments and responses, to the opportunities and challenges, connected with migration today.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 12 months
- Degree awarded by: Howest University of Applied Sciences
- Admission criteria: Bachelor’s Degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Tuition fee: 1,000
- Application fee: 50
- Currency: Euro
- Type: Full-time
- Format: In person
Curriculum:
- Cultural and socio-economic
- introduction to Belgium Intercultural learning and identity
- Global Social Work
- Integration in different fields
- Project Work
- International & national policy and (legal) frame work
- Cultural Frameworks in Health
- Psychological aspects of migration
- English for non-EU students – optional evening course
Career opportunity:
This program provides an ideal foundation for anyone with a future interest in working in support services for migrants or wider international development.
This postgraduate provides you the essential knowledge and experience to work within a superdiverse and intercultural world.
Application requirements:
- Motivation letter
- Minimum of a bachelor degree in ‘humanities’ and/or experience with working with migrants and/or refugees. This will need to be confirmed by means of an official certificate, a survey of completed courses, or a signed letter from the sending university. As part of the application process, you will be invited by the coördinator of the program for an interview.
- reference letter of employer/higher education institution
English language requirements:
| Language certificate | Score |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 550 |
| TOEFL (computer-based) | 213 |
| TOEFL (internet-based) | 79 |
| GCSE | A*-C |
| Duolingo | 110 |
Deadlines and intakes:
- Start Academic Year 2023-2024: 11/09
- Start 1st semester: 11/09 – 16/09
- Start 2nd Semester: 12/02 – 17/02
Deadlines:
- 1 June, 2023 for non-EEA students who will need to apply for a visa in order to study in Belgium
- 1 July, 2023 for EEA citizens and other applicants who do not require a visa.
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
1,500
Application Fee
50
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
50
accommodation
Students who are studying at Howest university have multiple options for accommodation. Those who have applied to the Bruges campus can reside in The Lodge, which is fairly close to the campus and costs about 350 to 450 euros a month. And the applicants of the Kortrijk campus can stay in The Wing. It is walking distance from the campus and consists of 80 rooms. It has been equipped with facilities like
communal kitchen, bathroom, TV-room, study room, dining room and showers. Along with private toilet and sink. It costs from 315 to 405 euros per month. The cost varies depending on the size of the room.
Furthermore, students who prefer to reside privately, have the ability to seek help from the university in order to find Private rooms and flats.
After Graduation
Students are encouraged to gain professional experience by working while studying. However, the must adjust the time they put into work in a way that their education is not harmed. Studying must be their first priority; that is why, according to their student visa, international students are not allowed to attend the courses in the form of part-time. generally, students are able to work up to 20 hours per week. Obviously, this the hours will be able to expand during holidays and breaks, giving students the opportunity to earn extra money. It must be mentioned that students are not allowed to skip classes or ignore assignments for their work.