Module Descriptors
ASYLUM SEEKERS, REFUGEES AND IMMIGRATION ADVICE
ADVC50101
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Helen Robson
Email: H.R.Robson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Students are required to undertake an assessed seminar- 500 words (30%) which contributes to all learning outcomes
AND
2. An assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
OR
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided via the online seminar discussion forums and also during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum of grade point 2 in the online seminar and an average grade point 4 overall.
AND
2. An assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
OR
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided via the online seminar discussion forums and also during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum of grade point 2 in the online seminar and an average grade point 4 overall.
Module Indicative Content
- The history and background of UK immigration legislation. An overview of the immigration system/rules. Government policy on immigration and asylum.
- Asylum seekers - the asylum application/appeals procedure for children and adults. Definitions of refugee under UN Convention. Human Rights appeals.
- Financial support for asylum seekers.
- Asylum seeking children - support under the Children Act 1989 and entitlement to leaving care services
- Asylum seekers and community care.
- Failed asylum seekers - removal, voluntary returns scheme, hard case support, National Assistance Act, NHS and Community Care Act. Schedule 3 nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act, 2002.
- Refugees - different types of status. Post decision entitlements to family reunion, benefits, housing, healthcare, education. Effect of travel/leaving the UK
- Rights of EAA nationals, with regard to rights of entry, residence, work, entitlements to benefits, housing, healthcare, access to education. Consideration of the rules that apply to workers, visitors, retired workers, self-employed and students.
- Rights of Non-EEA nationals (that is, not asylum seekers) - with regard to entry clearance requirements, permission to work, benefits- housing, healthcare and access to education.
- Naturalisation and British citizenship.
- Asylum seekers - the asylum application/appeals procedure for children and adults. Definitions of refugee under UN Convention. Human Rights appeals.
- Financial support for asylum seekers.
- Asylum seeking children - support under the Children Act 1989 and entitlement to leaving care services
- Asylum seekers and community care.
- Failed asylum seekers - removal, voluntary returns scheme, hard case support, National Assistance Act, NHS and Community Care Act. Schedule 3 nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act, 2002.
- Refugees - different types of status. Post decision entitlements to family reunion, benefits, housing, healthcare, education. Effect of travel/leaving the UK
- Rights of EAA nationals, with regard to rights of entry, residence, work, entitlements to benefits, housing, healthcare, access to education. Consideration of the rules that apply to workers, visitors, retired workers, self-employed and students.
- Rights of Non-EEA nationals (that is, not asylum seekers) - with regard to entry clearance requirements, permission to work, benefits- housing, healthcare and access to education.
- Naturalisation and British citizenship.
Module Texts
- Clayton, G. (2006) Textbook on Immigration and Asylum Law, Oxford University Press, London
- Seddon & Duran (2006) Immigration, Nationality and Refugee Law Handbook, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.
- Willman, S. (2004) Support for Asylum Seekers, London, Legal Action Group
- Seddon & Duran (2006) Immigration, Nationality and Refugee Law Handbook, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.
- Willman, S. (2004) Support for Asylum Seekers, London, Legal Action Group
Module Resources
- Access to a PC with internet access.
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and undertake the assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and undertake the assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.