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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 30/03/2022 18:56:28
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Title of Module: Immigration and Asylum Law |
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Code: LAWW09028 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Susannah
Paul |
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| Summary of Module |
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Module descriptor – This module will provide an introduction to immigration and asylum law in the United Kingdom.
The course will be based around 4 themes:
- Introduction to the conceptual and legal framework in relation to immigration, asylum and human rights
- Introduction to the contextual, political and socio-legal dimensions of immigration and asylum law.
- Migration: UK Legal Migration – case study on ‘family’ and on ‘non-family’ migration routes.
- Asylum: international refugee law, seeking asylum in the UK, asylum and human rights.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legal framework that relates to Immigration and Asylum in the UK.
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Identify the main reasons for migratory flows and critically evaluate the existing legal framework in the light of them.
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To use and analyse appropriate sources to explain and critique the law as it relates to Immigration and Asylum in the UK.
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Utilise learning resources including electronic resources to acquire knowledge and understanding of Immigration and Asylum Law. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Understanding the ways in which Immigration and Asylum Law has developed in the UK;
Understanding the main principles of UK Immigration and Asylum Law;
Critically evaluating the existing legal frameworks and the law as it relates to Immigration and Asylum in the UK.
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| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
To be able to apply knowledge of legal frameworks and Immigration and Asylum Law to critique the legal frameworks and the current law.
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| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Using information from a variety of sources to present reasoned opinions. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing;
Interpreting complex primary materials;
Making effective use of information retrieval systems and use information technology applications to present documents in an appropriate form. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
Working effectively, together with others in groups or teams, taking a leadership role where appropriate.
Systematically identifying and addressing their own learning needs both in current and in new areas, making use of research primary legal source materials as appropriate. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
LAWW07019
LAWW07020
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Public Law I
Public Law II
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| Other: | Module is only available to students enrolled on a relevant BA Law Programme (e.g., BA Law, Law & Business or Legal Studies). |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
| Module Title:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| This module will be delivered through 6 x 2-hour seminars. The sessions will run over 12 weeks. These will be supported by pre-recorded explainer videos. Students will be expected to prepare in advance of every seminar by completing essential reading and engaging with discussion questions. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 12 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 24 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Clayton, G. (2021) Immigration and Asylum Law, Ninth Edition, Oxford University Press
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
In line with the Academic Engagement and Attendance Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on Moodle, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement and Attendance Procedure at the following link:?Academic engagement and attendance procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
Yes
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Moderator | Dr Samuel White |
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| External Examiner | |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Essay worth 100% |
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(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The Equality, Diversity and Human Rights policy underpins student engagement. We aim to make UWS a fair and equal place to study an institution which addresses specific issues covering all aspects of equality, diversity and human rights. Where required module assessment will be adapted to meet student requirements.
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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