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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Immigration Law | |||
| Reference | LL4320 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with an understanding of key legal concepts and processes related to UK immigration law and current issues in the rapidly changing dynamics of UK immigration law. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the history and sources of UK immigration law. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the concept of nationality, citizenship and right of abode. |
| 3 | Critically appraise the requirements for applications made under the Immigration Rules and the rights and obligations of holders/applicants. |
| 4 | Critically appraise the system of immigration control in the UK. |
| 5 | Demonstrate sound understanding of the concept of free movement under EU law. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Common Definitions; History and sources of UK Immigration Law; Nationality, Citizenship and Right of Abode; Points-based System 1; Visitors and Other Categories; Immigration Appeals; Deportation and Removal; Free Movement Under EU Law, Asylum and International Protection; Immigration Regulation in the UK; Providing Immigration Advice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars develop associated higher level skills through student centered learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Written essay worth 30% of the overall mark | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written examination worth 70% of the overall mark. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 30% weighting of C1 coursework and 70% weighting of C2 examination components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | B | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | D | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton G. and Firth G., Immigration and Asylum Law (8th edn, Oxford University Press 2018) |
| 2 | Phelan M., Gillespie J., et al Immigration Law Handbook (10th edn, Oxford University Press 2018) |
| 3 | Brettell C.B, Hollifield J.F., Migration Theories: Talking Across Disciplines (3rd edn, Routledge 2015) |