RSC Pathways: Applications for 2023 cohort are now open

The University of Oxford’s Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) is pleased to announce the launch of applications for RSC Pathways, a three-month online course in Refugee Studies that is available free of charge to individuals who have been affected by forced displacement. The course teaches the interdisciplinary foundations of Refugee Studies, preparing learners for advanced academic, research, and professional opportunities.

Information session 1: Tuesday, 14 March @ 8am GMT (registration link)

Information session 2: Thursday, 16 March @ 12noon GMT (registration link)

Information session 3: Tuesday, 21 March @ 5pm GMT (registration link)

The University of Oxford’s Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) is pleased to announce the launch of applications for RSC Pathways, a three-month online course in Refugee Studies that is available free of charge to individuals who have been affected by forced displacement. The course teaches the interdisciplinary foundations of Refugee Studies, preparing learners for advanced academic, research, and professional opportunities.

DURATION

The online course has eight required modules with additional optional modules that learners can complete alongside a cohort of classmates within three months. Detailed information about the modules can be found on the application form. Learners must be able to commit 12–14 hours per week, beginning 1 May until 31 July.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In order to join this course, applicants must:

Have lived experience of forced displacement (e.g. identifying as a current or ‘former’ refugee, asylum seeker, IDP, stateless person, or another category);

Have completed a bachelor’s degree, or be in the final academic year of their study. Those with degrees in fields related to Social Sciences and Humanities are encouraged to apply (e.g. in International Relations, Politics, International Development, History, etc.). If you do not have a BA but possess comparable academic, research, or professional experience, you are also welcome to apply;

Convey interest in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies and humanitarian issues;

Be able to commit 12–14 hours a week, for a period of 3 months.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Prospective applicants are invited to attend an information session where they can learn more about the online course from RLRH staff, and to ask any questions. Please choose one session and register via the link provided below:

Information session 1: Tuesday, 14 March @ 8am GMT (registration link)

Information session 2: Thursday, 16 March @ 12noon GMT (registration link)

Information session 3: Tuesday, 21 March @ 5pm GMT (registration link)

APPLICATION AND DEADLINES

To apply for RSC Pathways, fill out the application form before 5pm GMT on Monday 27th March. All applications submitted on time will be considered. All applicants will receive a notification on the decision of their application.