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Diploma in Immigration and Nationality Law About the Course This is one of the most comprehensive immigration and nationality law courses available. The course discusses both the theory and practice of immigration and nationality law. At the end of this course, students are expected fully understand the nature of immigration law, the machinery of immigration control, British citizenship, European immigration law and free movement rights, different categories of immigrants, refugee and asylum law, the appeal system and sanctions for breaches of law. The course is delivered and assessed at level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Course Accreditation
Learning OutcomesAt the end of this course, students should be able to:- · Demonstrate understanding of the general principles of English law · Analyse an apply current cases to different situations · Explain in detail the machinery of immigration control · Critically appraise the rules relating to British citizenship and indefinite leave · Evaluate the free movement and residency rules under the Treaty of Rome · Analyse appraise the different aspects of the point-based system and the sponsors register · Critically appraise the asylum and refugee law and its applications · Demonstrate understanding of the rules relating to deportation and the defences available · Critically analyse the rules relating to appeals and procedures · Demonstrate clear understanding of the welfare rules for different classes of immigrants Target AudienceThis diploma course will be suitable for employees of law firms, UK Border Agency staff, independent immigration consultancies, charities, local governments, the United Nations and anyone who is employed or (intends to be employed) in the legal field. In addition, due to recent changes, knowledge of immigration law is now essential in social housing, social welfare, health services, education, human resource (and for anyone who recruits or manages staff) and many other related areas. Course ContentUnit 1 - General Principles of Law English Legal System Civil and Criminal liability Negligence Trespass Nuisance Agency law Unit 2 - Principles in Immigration & Nationality Law Key concepts in immigration law Evolution of UK immigration law The machinery of immigration control The entry clearance system Control at port of entry Control after entry Powers of immigration officers Psychology of immigration control Unit 3 - Citizenship and Indefinite Leave Citizenship Philosophy of Citizenship and statelessness Powers of the Secretary of State Indefinite leave (permanent residency) Right of abode How to acquiring British citizenship Citizenship Test Allegiance to Her Majesty Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 Unit 4 - European Immigration Law Evolution of European law The Common market Right of free movement and residence of EEA nationals Treaty of Rome 1957 Treaty rights Miscellaneous issues Unit 5 - Point-Based Immigration System and the Sponsors Register The Sponsors Register and Point-based system Tier 1 - Highly skilled workers Tier 2 - Skilled workers with job offers Tier 3 - Low skilled workers filling specific temporary labour shortage Tier 4 – Students Tier 5 – Youth Mobility and temporary workers Visitors Unit 6 - Partners and Other Family Members Partners Children Elderly dependent relatives Marriage and civil partnership Forced marriage Domestic violence Other categories Unit 7 - Returning Residents Returning residents Miscellaneous categories of admissions. Unit 8 - Asylum Seekers and Refugees 1951 Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees 1967Protocol to the convention Refugees, asylum seekers and the immigration rules Family reunion for asylum seekers Humanitarian protection Discretionary leave Asylum and refugees services Unit 9 - Enforcement Deportation Grounds of deportation Illegal entry and removal powers Criminal offences Challenges Unit 10 - Appeals The immigration appeal system and other remedies Right of appeal and practice and procedure in appeals Judicial review MPs’ representations Other remedies Human rights appeals Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993 Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 Human Rights Act 1998 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 Unit 11 – Rights and Social Welfare Human Rights Claims Universal Declaration of Human Rights European Convention on Human Rights Discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity Confidentiality Freedom of information Immigration Rules and Public Funds Entry RequirementsApplicants must meet one of the requirements below:- · Have successfully completed GCSE A/level or equivalent examinations with good passes; or · Have at least 3 years work experience in the industry and is aged 19 years or more; or · Do not meet the entry requirements above, but is aged 21 years or more Plus · Meeting the English language requirements below. English Language Requirements To be considered for admission, you must show competence in spoken and written English, in addition to meeting the entry requirements above AssessmentIt is by means of direct examinations and continuous essay-based assignments. Duration12 weeks (Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm) 84 hours of studies Course Fees £869 Course Commencement Dates January, April, July and October each year Further Studies Students completing this course may proceed to attend a law degree at a UK university. |
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This course is accredited by NCFE, UK. NCFE is one of the oldest course accreditation and awarding bodies recognised by the Government of the UK.
This course is also accredited by The Institute of Paralegals, UK.
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