Migration Rights and Governance (953M3)
Migration Rights and Governance
Module 953M3
Module details for 2026/27.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the main patterns and trends in the migration policies of liberal democracies, at national, regional and international levels
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of international and regional laws and practice governing the regulation of migration
Demonstrate critical awareness of current problems in relation to the realisation of migrant rights at international and regional levels – i.e. of relevant human rights law mechanisms as well as the ethical and political implications of framing migrant issues as rights issues
Be able to evaluate the methodologies that are used to analyse migration politics and policy making
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the intersecting themes within migration law and politics – eg governance, rights, security, solidarity, mobility
Demonstrate self-direction, autonomy and communication of new insights in the planning and production of a written piece of independently researched work
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 00100100100 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000001 |
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