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

Course Overview

The Critical International Migration Law online course delves into the multifaceted world of migration crises and the role of law in shaping migration patterns and protection for migrants. This Critical International Migration Law certification by FutureLearn is designed for individuals interested in law, human rights, and international migration, and offers valuable insights into the complex factors influencing global migration.

Throughout the Critical International Migration Law certification course, participants will gain a critical understanding of migration crises by examining the root causes of migration, such as civil wars, violence, and extreme poverty, and the impact of states' policies and laws on legal routes to safety for migrants seeking refuge. The course also evaluates the human rights of migrants and questions the universality of international human rights law.

The learning journey begins with exploring how laws and policies protect states' borders and create vulnerability for migrants. Participants will gain insights into the main international treaties related to migration and critically analyse the pol

The Highlights

Approx. 12 Weeks To Complete
Certification accredited by the University of Kent
100% online
Introductory Level Course

Programme Offerings

Certification
Live Video
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

The Critical International Migration Law certification fee comes at a monthly subscription price of Rs. 900.

Critical International Migration Law fee structure

Course Name	Fee
Critical International Migration Law	Rs. 900 p.m.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Completion of Critical International Migration Law training is enough for certification.

What you will learn

During Critical International Migration Law classes, participants will:

A critical understanding of migration crises and the causes behind them.
The role of international and domestic law in shaping migration patterns and protection for migrants.
How laws and policies impact states' borders and create vulnerability for migrants fleeing human rights violations.
Evaluation of the human rights of migrants and an exploration of the universality of international human rights law.
Knowledge of the main international treaties related to migration and their significance.

Who it is for

LawyerHuman Rights LawyerImmigration LawyerGovernment Lawyer

The Critical International Migration Law certification syllabus is designed for individuals interested in law, human rights, and international migration. It is relevant for various professionals and career options, including:

Admission Details

Follow the steps below to join the online course.

Step 1- Click on the link below: https://www.futurelearn.com/experttracks/international-migration-law

Step 2- Register to the Futurelearn platform

Step 3- Subscribe to the FutureLearn service and start learning

The Syllabus

Introduction to Critical International Migration Law

Welcome to Week 1
History of migration and why people move
An examination of terminology
Weekly wrap up

What constitutes international migration law?

Welcome to Week 2
Sovereignty and its impact on migrants and migration
Three categories of migrant in treaty law
Weekly wrap up

Discourses on migration

Welcome to Week 3
Depictions of migrants and migration
Scholarly analysis of migrants as threats
Peer Graded Assignment
Weekly wrap up

Migration crises

Welcome to Week 4
The meaning of crisis
The work done by “crisis”
Weekly wrap-up

Border controls and freedom of movement

Introduction
Border controls
The right to freedom of movement in international law
The impact of globalisation on migrant movements
Wrap up

Asylum seekers and refugees

Introduction
Analysis of the protections provided by the Refugee Convention 1951
Relevance of the Refugee Convention in the 21st century
Wrap up

Deterritorialisation of border controls

Introduction
A focus on visas
Focus on interdictions at sea
Consequences for migrants of deterritorialisation of border controls
Peer Graded Assignment
Wrap up

Human trafficking and smuggling of persons

Introduction
Key provisions of the Trafficking Protocol
Analysis of the Protocols
Wrap up

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Introduction
The “discovery” of IDPs by the international community
IDP protection needs
The international response to IDP protection needs
Wrap up

Environmental displacement

Introduction
Calls for protection for “climate refugees”
Securitising the narratives
Wrap up

Enforcement: Immigration detention

Introduction
Immigration detention as “crimmigration" and data from the UK and the USA
International legal framework relating to detention of asylum seekers
Scholarly debates on the use of immigration detention
Wrap up

Human rights of undocumented migrants

Introduction
Shortcomings of the ICCPR and the Migrant Workers’ Convention
Scholarly Analysis of Universality Claims and the Person of the Undocumented Migrant
Wrap up

Instructors

University of Kent, Canterbury Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the Critical International Migration Law online course suitable for?

This course is designed for individuals interested in law, human rights, and international migration. It is ideal for lawyers, policymakers, advocates, NGO workers, researchers, social workers, journalists, and students interested in migration-related fields.

2: Do I need any prior legal experience or qualifications to take this course?

No, this course does not require any formal law experience or qualifications. It is open to all individuals interested in the subject matter.

3: What will I learn upon completing the Critical International Migration Law online certification course?

By the end of the course, you will gain a critical understanding of migration crises, the role of law in shaping migration patterns, the human rights of migrants, and the main international treaties related to migration.

4: How is the course delivered, and what is the duration?

The course is delivered online through FutureLearn. It consists of three courses and can be completed at your own pace, typically over several weeks.

5: Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, participants will receive a digital certificate for each completed course and a final digital certificate for the entire ExpertTrack, highlighting their expertise in international migration law.