Module Descriptors
IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM
ADVC50168
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kelly Cartlidge
Email: Kelly.Bridge1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 25
Independent Study Hours: 125
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Either: essay 2000 words (weighted 100%) contributes to all LO's
Or: portfolio of students own work 2000 words (100%) contributes to all LO's
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided within the online discussions
Or: portfolio of students own work 2000 words (100%) contributes to all LO's
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided within the online discussions
Module Indicative Content
The module conforms to National Occupational Standards SFJIB27 and SFJIB30, and includes:
The history and background of UK immigration legislation.
An overview of the immigration system/rules.
Government policy on immigration and asylum.
Naturalisation and British citizenship.
Right of free movement for EAA nationals.
Rights of non-EEA nationals with regard to entry clearance requirements, permission to work and study.
Seeking asylum - the asylum application procedure for adults and families.
Support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Failed asylum seekers.
Refugee status.
The history and background of UK immigration legislation.
An overview of the immigration system/rules.
Government policy on immigration and asylum.
Naturalisation and British citizenship.
Right of free movement for EAA nationals.
Rights of non-EEA nationals with regard to entry clearance requirements, permission to work and study.
Seeking asylum - the asylum application procedure for adults and families.
Support for unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Failed asylum seekers.
Refugee status.
Module Learning Strategies
This module is delivered by blended learning using Blackboard VLE
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (25)
10 hours lecturers/tutorials
5 hours module/assessment support, which may be virtual or face to face
10 hours online lecture and interactive exercises and activities via Blackboard VLE
Guided Independent study hours: (125)
15 hours preparation for scheduled sessions, and follow up work
65 hours independent study and wider reading, including researching web based resources
45 hours assessment preparation
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (25)
10 hours lecturers/tutorials
5 hours module/assessment support, which may be virtual or face to face
10 hours online lecture and interactive exercises and activities via Blackboard VLE
Guided Independent study hours: (125)
15 hours preparation for scheduled sessions, and follow up work
65 hours independent study and wider reading, including researching web based resources
45 hours assessment preparation
Module Texts
Clayton G, (2012 or latest edition) Textbook on Immigration and Asylum Law, Oxford University Press
Module Resources
PC and internet access
Access to Blackboard
Access to Blackboard
Web Descriptor
In this module you consider the history and background of UK immigration legislation and current government policy on immigration and asylum. You will learn about the complexities of the immigration system and rules, the asylum application procedure for adults and families and refugee status.