Immigration & Asylum Law (M3083)
Immigration & Asylum Law
Module M3083
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of core areas, international, regional and domestic Immigration and Asylum law.
Demonstrate an understanding of the social and political context in which the UK’s Immigration and Asylum System operates.
Show critical skills in evaluating the legal and policy frameworks regulating migration, including from the perspective of broader ethical, normative and political debates.
Conduct independent research using primary and secondary sources
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 65.00% |
| Coursework | 35.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Observation | T1 Week 11 | 28.57% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 | 71.43% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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