Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH New Migration and Super-Diversity
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Soc Policy, Sociology & Crimin
Module Code	08 28763
Module Lead	Angelo Martins Junior
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-40 hours External Visits-6 hours Guided independent study-154 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Over the past ten years the nature of immigration to UK has changed and brought with it a transformation of diversity, which has been termed super-diversity. This major shift has reached all corners of the UK and is being experienced across the EU and has brought with it a range of challenges for policymakers and academics around how we research and respond to rapid change. This module aims to introduce students to the concepts of super-diversity and new migration and to develop their understanding of the ways in which policy responses to new migration impact upon the provision of social welfare. The module is also intended to develop students' ability to think critically and to present their ideas.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the key theories underpinning thinking around new migration and super-diversity. Assess the main influences on the new-migration policy-making process. Analyse the relationships between social inclusion, integration and cohesion and new-migration and super-diversity. Differentiate the impacts and inter- relationships of new-migration in a range of different policy areas. Be able to demonstrate team-working, presentation and essay writing skills.
Assessment	28763-01 : Presentation : Coursework (50%) 28763-03 : Essay : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	10 minute presentation (50%) and 1500 word essay (50%) Reassessment by failed component
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