Law School Module Details
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Title ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION LAW
Code LAW335
Coordinator Dr A Neylon
Law
A.Neylon@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

This module explores the rapidly evolving law on asylum and immigration in the UK, with an emphasis on the law's interaction with wider contemporary debates on migration.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To demonstrate and understanding of, and an ability to critically analyse, the law on asylum and immigration in the UK;

(LO2) To show an appreciation of the interrelationship between provisions at international, EU and domestic level;

(LO3) To understand the practical implications of this legal framework on the lived experiences of a range of migrants in the UK;

(LO4) To situate the law on immigration and asylum within its broader sociological, political and historical context;

(LO5) To use an appropriate range of legal resources (including electronic) to carry out independent research into asylum and immigration law.

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report writing

Syllabus
 

Possible topics to be covered include:

Introduction to asylum and immigration law.

Refugee and asylum law.

Work-based migration.

Detention and deportation.

Trafficking in human persons

Border security and enforcement in the UK.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: The lectures are positioned at key points in the course and are designed to give you a broad introduction to central themes and topics. They should inform your independent study and preparation for seminars.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Most of the learning in this module takes place through knowledge- and skills-based seminars. These are designed to reinforce independent learning and develop skills, each one lasting 90 minutes. You are expected to complete the set reading in advance of each session and come prepared to ask questions, discuss the materials and debate key points.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 3 - Other
Description: Drop in Sessions
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Two drop-in sessions at the end of the module allows for feedback on, and discussion around, the module's assessments.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 18

 12

         30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  0    90       
Multiple-choice test There is no resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  0    5       
Multiple-choice test There is no resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  0    5       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.

Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Dr SJ Currie Law Samantha.Currie@liverpool.ac.uk

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LAW210 Law of the European Union 

Co-requisite modules:
LAW310 Law of the European Union 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Additional Programme Information