This module aims to: ·          Use a series of contemporary issues to explore in-depth the UK’s legal regulation of migration; ·          Offer insights into the relationship between legal regulation of migration and the wider social, political, economic and cultural context; ·          Encourage students to explore the influence of international and European frameworks on national and local legal regulation; ·          Promote critical analysis of the status of migrants in UK law using social justice perspectives.

(LO1) Show an advanced understanding of the law relating to asylum and immigration in its UK, European and global context.

(LO2) Think critically about complex issues in immigration law, including: the impact of immigration law on individuals; the political and economic factors which shape immigration law; the fluidity and complexity of immigration status(es).

(LO3) Demonstrate an ability to research independently in the field of immigration and asylum law.

(LO4) Synthesise a range of complex sources and present a clear argument to a particular audience.

(S1) Written communication

(S2) Comunicating to a non-legal audience

(S3) Synthesis

(S4) Critical Analysis

Substantive module themes will be explored at the beginning and the end of the module and will run through the case-studies: ·          The impact of immigration law on marginalized groups; ·          The relationship between the political/economic environment and immigration law; ·          The fluidity of immigration status(es), including regular/irregular migration; ·          The relationship between immigration law and human rights. An indicative list of case-studies is as follows, the list will change depending upon which issues are of the greatest contemporary relevance and staff availability: ·          People trafficking and forced migration; ·          The immigration system in the Brexit era; ·           EU citizens before, during and after Brexit; ·          Immigration detention; ·          Gender and immigration; ·          Labour migration; ·          Children and the immigration system.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: The modules themes will be explored through introductory and concluding lectures at the start and the end of the module. Three case-studies will be addressed each via a lecture (to outline the broad legal framework) and a seminar (to explore complex and/or contentious issues) in successive weeks . A further lecture on assessment tips will be held towards the end of the module .

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Three case-studies will be addressed each via a lecture (to outline the broad legal framework) and a seminar (to explore complex and/or contentious issues) in successive weeks .

Teaching Method 3 - Supervision
Description: As part of the assessment and feedback strategy, students will be able to book a 10 - 15 minute appointment with a member of the module teaching team to discuss their coursework.