Migration seems to be the most important political and societal issue of the past 30 years. A record number of asylum applications in Europe; first, second, and third generation migrant groups from various backgrounds; the free movement of workers and self-employed individuals within the European Union; the presence of expats in major cities.
Ministers struggle with it, governments and the EU propose new plans to manage and limit migration within the EU. At the same time, the demographic composition in many European countries is changing rapidly. New population groups introduce new issues, become part of this changing society, and begin to emancipate. The migration and multicultural society is a reality and has consequences for coexistence. How to live together in this rapidly changing hyper-diverse society, and how to deal with migration in the coming decades? The various opinions, facts, and research reports on this reality are piling up. The public and political debates are polarized: while some see opportunities in migration, others view newcomers as a threat. The complexity and multifaceted nature of the issue is evident in the reception of asylum seekers, the arrival of war refugees from Ukraine, labor migration from Eastern Europe, the issue of undocumented people in European cities, and also the housing shortage and scarcity of labor supply.
Who are these migrants and what are their motivations? How does society respond to these newcomers? What is expected of them, for example, in terms of integration? In this minor, you will search for answers to these and other questions. You will look at facts, opinions, and debates surrounding migration with a sociological, legal, political, and research-oriented perspective. After completing the minor, you will be able to take a well-considered position in the debate about the migration society.

This minor is new and is currently being developed. More detailed information will be provided in early September 2025. For inquiries, email: m.j.hofman@hva.nl

This minor is suitable for International and Dutch students  who have a particular interest in the issues of migration.

The propedeutic year (first year) + 40 ECTS in year 2.

This minor is new and is currently being developed. More detailed information will be provided in early September 2025. For inquiries, email: m.j.hofman@hva.nl

This minor is new and is currently being developed. More detailed information will be provided in early September 2025. For inquiries, email: m.j.hofman@hva.nl

Contact hours: 10-15 / week

This minor is new and is currently being developed. More detailed information will be provided in early September 2025. For inquiries, email: m.j.hofman@hva.nl

Preliminary outline:

1. Introduction to migration

2. International law and legal aspects

3. Political and sociological issues

4. The multicultural society

5. Personal essay on migration issues

6. Organizing seminar

    

Disclaimer:

The final composition and test overview of this minor are recorded in chapter 9 of the Teaching and Examination Regulations (TER). The information in the TER is legally binding.

Costs: Books, syllabi, excursions: € 150

Questions about the minor?
Contact Marco Hofman via m.j.hofman@hva.nl

Questions about the Kies op Maat procedure?
Contact Liesbeth Steenbeek via minoren-fmr@hva.nl 

Applications will be processed in order of receipt signed learning agreements.