Labour Migration MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD at Abertay University
| Labour Migration MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD at Abertay University |
| Course Duration |
1-3 Years |
| Course Intake |
February, June , October |
| Course Details Website Link |
Visit Website |
| Course Level |
PhD |
| Tution Fees |
£ 14,750 |
| English Language Requirment |
| IELTS |
6.5 |
| TOEFL |
80 |
| PTE |
61 |
This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.
A research degree in labour migration would allow you to explore highly- and/or low-skilled labour migration from a sociological perspective, critically engaging with literature from a wide array of disciplinary areas comprising migration studies, sociology, management and human resource management, economics and others. Example topics include the use of migrant workers within the employment relationship or their inclusion in, and engagement with, the labour market abroad.
A research degree at Abertay is excellent preparation for a career as a researcher and an academic, as well as a diverse range of professions outside of academia.
MSc by Research normally 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, MPhil normally 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, PhD normally 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Abertay University Highlights
| Foundation Year |
1994 |
| Type of University |
Public |
| Location |
Urban |
| Percentage of Undergraduates |
89% |
| Graduate Prospects |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate |
29.04% |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Type of Courses |
Full time/Part-time |
Abertay University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International applicants are always encouraged to have an estimate of the expenses required to study in a foreign land before enrolling at any institute abroad. A basic estimate of the expenses comprising cost of living in the UK is as compiled below.
Tuition fee*
| Course |
Fee for International students (in pounds) |
| Undergraduate programmes |
15,500 / 14,000** |
| Postgraduate taught degrees |
16,000 |
| PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Food, Environment, Sport, Science, Engineering |
14,750 |
| PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Ethical Hacking, Computing, Nursing, Computer Games, Computer Arts |
13,750 |
| PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Economics, Accountancy, Counselling, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Business |
12,750 |
| Pre-sessional English programme (5 weeks) |
1100 |
| Pre-sessional English programme (9 weeks) |
2200 |
*One must note that the tuition fees are different for Scottish and EU students and students from England, North Ireland and Wales.
**Note that the tuition fee may vary for different courses.
Other expenses
| Entity |
Estimated cost (in pounds) |
| Accommodation |
300 – 400 per month |
| Electricity and gas |
30 – 50 per month |
| Telephone bills |
15 – 20 per month |
| Travel (student railcard) |
30 per year |
| TV licence |
147 per year |
Abertay University Application Process
Basic Admission Requirements
- Offer letter
- Referees
- Personal statement
- Minimum 65% in boards or equivalent A-levels or IB
- Specific requirements of countries.
- Visa
- Proof of proficiency in the English Language: The minimum score required for application with the university are as follows:
| English Proficiency Test |
Minimum Score |
| IELTS |
6.0 |
| TOEFL |
78 |
| Pearsons(PTE Academic) |
54 |
| WAEC/NECO |
C6 |
| International Bacc |
English B at S5 or H5( if pursuing English A then the result is not needed) |
| Cambridge B2 First |
Cambridge Grading Scale-169 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced |
Cambridge Grading Scale-169 |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency |
