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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Acquiring the necessary knowledge on both practical and theoretical aspects of the prevailing laws is a key ingredient in building a career in law. The advanced-level Asylum and Refugee law certification course is ideal for those who want to understand these nuances in law studies. The course is offered by the online educational provider, edX in partnership with Université catholique de Louvain (UNLouvain), one of the oldest universities in England. This online self-paced course is under the guidance of experienced faculty from UNLouvain itself. This Asylum and Refugee law certification course provides advanced-level knowledge of Law studies for eligible candidates.

The Asylum and Refugee Law training course mainly highlights the importance of learning the law concepts, especially the Geneva Convention, which helps in improving the legal reasoning of the candidates. The students analyze different definitions in-depth and understand the Usage of conceptual tools along with three-scale theory and a comprehensive approach towards decision-making and a career in law.

EdX gives two tracks for enrolling in the programme; certificate paid and free audit modes. The first mode provides unlimited access to the programme whereas the second mode renders only limited access.

The Highlights

Course presented by edX
Advance level course on Law
In association with UCLouvain
Self-paced online course
Shareable and verified certification
Curse length of 14 weeks with 6-8 hours per week
Trained by experienced UCLouvin professors

Programme Offerings

Online Class
Instructor-led
video tutorials

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 16316	yes	Catholic University of Louvain

The course on Asylum and Refugee law certification fee has both audit track account with limited benefits and verified track account with full benefits.
The audit track account is provided to all enrolled students without any payment.
The verified track account needs an upgrade worth which provides them with certification and other benefits.

Fee category	Amount in Rupees
Verified Track Certificate Course	Rs.16,316
Audit Track	Free

Eligibility Criteria

Work experience

The candidates with working experience in Human rights, that is, been in frequent contact with migrants or worked in Asylum rights organizations, or have collaborated with refugee aid associations, can opt for this course.

Education

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Law (LLB, License) or have completed an undergraduate degree in any other field can choose this program.

Certification qualifying details

The students are provided with the certification of completion in the course: Asylum and Refugee law, after the successful conclusion of the course. Further details are not provided regarding this topic. However, students can check the course updates after complete registration.

What you will learn

The advanced-level Asylum and Refugee law certification syllabus, provides a learning experience that ensures enriching knowledge on fields such as:

The students are able to define the concepts of Asylum and refugee status with in depth analysis.
The applications of refugee status and asylum concepts are taught to the students.
It makes the students capable of formulating rigorous legal reasoning on the right to international protection and asylum of refugees.
Students are trained how to justify or criticize the reasoning of an administrative or judicial asylum authority.
Students are made to explore through making good arguments in an appeal or decision.
The Complete analysis of case law decisions of international, regional and national tribunals and courts which are related to Asylum and Refugee law, are learned by the student.
Imparts the precise and needed theoretical and practical knowledge of regional, international, and national law.
To completely learn the potential of Geneva convention and its significance even in the modern age.
Students are teached on adopting the value of interdisciplinary approach even beyond law.
Students are prompted to discuss and imagine the future challenge in the asylum field as it will increase their legal reasoning.

Who it is for

Lawyer

The aspirants like lawyers who wish to improve their legal reasoning required for advancement in their career can opt for this course.
The aspirants who want to learn about the concepts of asylum and refugee laws in depth can opt for this course.

Admission Details

The course on Asylum and Refugee law classes has an online based registration procedure which can be easily followed by the students.

The candidates can register in the course by following these simple procedure:

Step: 1 - Direct to the course website with the URL- https://www.edx.org/course/asylum-and-refugee-law.

Step: 2 - Create an account in edX or sign up using any of your social media accounts like Google.

Step: 3- Complete the verification of the registered mail Id through the confirmation link.

Step: 4- With the completed verification, now the students should enroll in the course they want to pursue and will be directed to select an verified account or just audit the course.

Step: 5- If the students want to continue auditing the course, opt for audit of the course. Otherwise, they can upgrade their account with the Upgrade option.

Step: 6- Complete the payment using any suitable payment options and with that, the complete registration for the course is done.

The Syllabus

You will explore both the history and the current state of the right of asylum, illustrating the permanence of the debates related to asylum.

You'll learn the concept of asylum, the principle of non-refoulement and the distribution mechanism of asylum seekers in Europe under the Dublin Regulation.

This module is devoted to international protection and, in particular, to the refugee definition under the Geneva Convention (1951 refugee Convention).

This module discusses regional protections that complement international protection and the refugee definition in the 1951 Geneva Convention.

You will explore the different components of an asylum procedure through the journey of asylum seekers from their country of origin to the country of destination.

You will explore some current challenges to migration, for example finding solutions in law to adapt to new realities, such as climate refugees, or question the future effects of the Global Compact for Migration and the Global Compact in Refugees.

Instructors

Catholic University of Louvain Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the video content of the classes in only french?

The audio of the video classes is provided in french since it was made like that. However, edX has provided English subtitles and complete content in English.

2: When will the students receive the certification of the course?

Students can find their earned certificate (only online printable form) from the link ‘view the certificate’ in the dashboard. It is awarded to them as soon as upon course completion.

3: What are some of the basic concepts handled in this course?

This advanced-level course on Asylum and refugee law cover key concepts like Geneva convention, principles of non-refoulment, definitions of asylum, refugee status and international protection and so on.

4: Is there any deadline for availing financial assistance?

The enrolled students should request for the provision of financial assistance before the deadline of upgrading the account, which is provided to them, expires.

5: What all are required for identity verification?

Students must complete an identity verification for upgrading their profile by providing a photo of themselves and photo identification card with matching name with the edX profile.

6: What are the refund policies of edX?

Candidates can get the full refund if they unenroll within the refund eligibility period of 14 days prior to the purchase or the start of the course.

7: What is the complete course duration?

This advanced course on laws has a duration of 14 weeks with an expected work of 6-8 hours per week. Students can personalize the schedules since it's a self-paced course.

8: What all benefits are unlocked with a verified track account?

With the verified account track, the students can avail certificates of completion, unlimited access to the course, graded assessments along with the common feature available for the audit period.

9: Can the students resume the previous course after sometime?

The candidates can resume their required course at any time and they can do so by clicking on the option Resume course which is provided in each course.

10: Where can the students clear queries regarding the course content?

The students can get help regarding the assignments, grading or the course content from contacting the course instructors in the discussion forums in the course.