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Course
International refugee law
Module information>
In this course we will initially look at the historical move towards affording protection to persons who may be deemed to be a refugee. We will examine what is meant by the term refugee, the classical definition, as well as investigating the main international instrument which determines whether or not someone is defined as a refugee. This course also covers the European dimension to refugee law, the rights of refugees and contemporary issues in refugee law and will give you a strong overall understanding of International Refugee Law and its ongoing importance.
Module A: The development of, and responsibility for, international protection of refugees
LWM60A
- Historical perspective
- The legal framework: The 1951 Refugee Convention and other instruments
- Definition of refugee: Beyond the classical definition
- Assessment in refugee status determination procedures
- International approaches to refugee protection
- Legal protection of international displaced persons and stateless persons
Module B: The European dimension of refugee law
LWM60B
- European immigration practices and policies
- The evolving European Union Acquis on asylum: The European framework for refugee protection
- European Union refugee status determination procedures
- Responsibility and internal protection: European Union Directive on qualification for international protection
- European Union jurisprudence: Interaction of the European Convention on Human Rights and refugee law
Module C: The rights of refugees
LWM60C
- Standards of treatment
- Durable solutions to refugee problems
- Selected substantive rights of refugees under the 1951 Refugee Convention:
- Principle of non-discrimination
- Right to a fair trial
- Family reunification
- Employment
- Housing
- Education
- Freedom of movement
Module D: Contemporary issues in refugee law
LWM60D
- Refugee issues and armed conflicts: Dynamic of mobility and displacement
- Women and children refugees
- Non-Refoulement: A peremptory norm of international law
- Loss and denial of refugee status: Article 1F of the 1951 Refugee Convention
Assessment
Each module will be assessed by a 45-minute unseen written examination.
Sequence
It is strongly recommended you complete Module A first.
How to apply
You can apply to study a module individually as a standalone unit or as part of a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws qualification. (In either scenario, they must be studied in order.)
These modules also contribute towards the following specialist pathways for Laws:
- Human Rights Law
- International Justice
- Law and Development
- Public International Law
