Managing Migration (815F8)
Managing Migration: Law, Governance and Politics
Module 815F8
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to how migration is managed by national governments and international organisations and how political and legal processes and frameworks shape governments' attempts to manage migration. You will develop an understanding of the theoretical frameworks and models used by researchers to explain migration policymaking, as well as an empirical knowledge of the main patterns and trends in migration policies. A recurring theme of the module is how states exhibit both inclusionary and exclusionary tendencies towards migrants and how these apparent contradictions can be understood. The module will cover, among other topics, the politics of immigration, migration governance by and beyond the state, gender and migration, media and migration, intergroup relations and prejudice, and the ethics of migration. The module objectives are:
To develop knowledge ok key trends in migration policies, including immigration, citizenship and integration policies.
To develop an understanding of how domestic and international political processes shape migration policies and practices.
To develop an understanding of the European and international legal framework for migrants' rights.
Module Objectives:
To develop knowledge of the main trends in migration policies in Europe, including immigration, citizenship and integration policies.
To develop an understanding of how domestic and international political processes shape migration policies and practices.
To develop an understanding of the European and international legal framework for migrants' rights.
Module learning outcomes
Critical appreciation of the way in which the social phenomenon of migration is perceived differently over time
Awareness and understanding of the core legal concepts which contribute to the legal framing of migration
Critical evaluation of the moral dilemmas arising from the contemporary Migration Management regime
Conduct of an independent piece of research
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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