One of King's unique interdisciplinary programs, Migration and Border Studies (MBS) examines the causes, consequences and experiences of borders and the people who cross them.
In this program, you’ll investigate how borders can make mobility impossible, often leading to precarious circumstances, and even death. You can get a minor in this program that teaches you the impact of frontiers and borders locally, globally, aesthetically and intellectually, and their effects on nation states, cultures, Indigenous Peoples, languages, gender, the class system, and growing digital divides.
MBS draws on a range of interdisciplinary perspectives, and investigates geographically diverse examples. It integrates experiential learning and research for you to engage with the material, and will provide opportunities for collaboration on faculty research projects.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIGRATION AND BORDER STUDIES |
Money Matters
Scholarships/Awards
Investigate the generous unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships King's offers to domestic and international high school students.
Residence
Explore your options for on-campus accommodations – they're guaranteed for first-year students who apply before June 2.
Potential Career Paths
Career paths for graduates from Migration and Border Studies include the following:
- Governmental and non-governmental organizations focused on
- citizenship and immigration
- border services
- passports and ID
- Refugee and migration advocacy
- Education
- Law
- Policy analysis
What People Are Saying
Studying at King's gave me a strong academic foundation and an environment where I was encouraged to ask hard questions, challenge ideas, and think critically about the forces shaping our world. King's helped shape my values and sense of purpose. Through mentorship from my professors, I developed a deeper appreciation for human rights, social justice, and listening to diverse perspectives.
Choosing King's meant entering a community that challenged me to turn ideas into action. Leading on Students Council, participating in experiential learning delegations to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, and completing hands-on internships, transformed an initial interest in social justice into my life's defining passion. Ultimately, King's shaped the worldview that continues to guide my life today. As I advocate for human rights at the United Nations in New York and Geneva, I rely directly on the foundation King's provided to make a global impact.
