Description
The course is well suited for:
- Students studying law, criminology, politics or other related subjects
- Individuals who want to pursue a career in immigration law
- People who work with refugees, asylum seekers or migrants.
- People who are in NGOs, advocacy organisations or support services.
- Individuals interested in Irish immigration and international protection law.
No previous specialist knowledge of immigration law is required, unless otherwise specified by
the course provider.
Course overview
The immigration law course is a 12 week course which gives students an introduction to Irish immigration law and the area of international protection. Students will look at how immigration law has evolved in Ireland as well as how international and EU law have influenced Irish law. With a focus on the International Protection Act of 2015, the course will show students the main sources of international protection law, such as the 1951 Refugee Convention, EU law, and Irish legislation.
Course Modules
- History of immigration Law in Ireland
- Legal Sources of immigration Law in Ireland
- Principles of International Protection
- Rights of Persons Granted International Protection
- International Protection Act 2015 — Qualification for International Protection
- Bilateral Readmission Agreements
- Visa Applications, Appeals, Leave to Land, Refusal of Entry & Removal
- Long-Term Residence & Citizenship
- Deportation
- Family Reunification
- International Students, Graduates & PhD Candidates
- Revision & Examination
Course Duration
12 weeks, with 10 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of revision and examination
Accreditations / Awards
Upon completion the student will receive CPD level 3 diploma in family law (Continuing professional development)
Learning Aims & Objectives / Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Explain the historical development of refugee and immigration law in Ireland.
- Identify the principal sources of Irish immigration and international protection law.
- Explain the significance of the 1951 Refugee Convention.
- Explain the relationship between Irish, EU and international law.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the International Protection Act 2015.
- Explain the principle of non-refoulement.
- Distinguish refugee status from subsidiary protection.
- Explain the legal meaning of persecution.
- Identify circumstances that may result in exclusion from international protection.
- Explain the international protection application process.
- Understand the appeals process in international protection cases.
- Explain the rights associated with international protection.
- Understand the Irish visa application and appeal process.
- Explain leave to land, refusal of entry and immigration permissions.
- Explain the principles governing long-term residence.
- Identify the different routes to Irish citizenship.
- Explain citizenship by birth, descent and naturalisation.
- Understand the circumstances surrounding revocation or loss of citizenship.
- Explain the process and legal consequences of a deportation order.
- Examine detention and removal within the immigration framework.
- Identify potential legal remedies available in immigration matters.
- Explain the principles governing family reunification.
- Examine immigration arrangements for international students, graduates and PhD candidates.
- Research and analyse relevant legislation and case law.
- Apply immigration and international protection law to factual scenarios.
- Develop written and oral legal arguments.
- Critically evaluate immigration law and its interaction with human rights.
Course Delivery
online/ in person
Schedule
Duration: 12 weeks
Classes: once per week
Class time: 2 Hours
Day: Thursdays 3.30pm (provisional day)
Entry requirements
- Leaving certificate
- Sufficient English-language proficiency
- No previous legal knowledge required.
