Award in Legal Migration Essentials

This programme aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of Legal Migration and equip participants with the practical skills necessary to manage and facilitate its processes effectively. Learners will acquire the ability to analyse migration trends, understand key legal frameworks, and apply rights-based approaches to ensure the protection and integration of migrants. Additionally, the course will explore various tools and policies used to manage migration, including labour migration visa regimes, bilateral labour agreements, and standard employment contracts. The programme will also offer learners the chance to develop and implement programmes addressing the needs of migrants throughout the migration cycle and engage with key stakeholders to promote safe and legal migration.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 1                                              Duration: 5 days

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 20 hours/Self-study: 2 hours/Assessment: 3 hours)

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Address: Training Institute on Migration Capacity Partnership for the Mediterranean (MCP Med TI), Development House, 4A, St Anne Street, Floriana, Malta.

Modes of teaching

• Lectures
• Visual aids
• Plenary/guided discussions
• Practical and group exercises
• Case studies
• Self-paced self-study

Assessment

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 5 points

Formative Assessment :
Learners will be expected to participate throughout the duration of the course in interactive activities and discussions and partake in Q&A sessions.

Weight: 35 points

The final examination has been meticulously designed to assess the student’s holistic understanding of the course concepts. It comprises two sections: Section 1 with True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching Questions, and Section 2 with open-ended questions (free narrative text).

• • Section 1:
    • True or False (6 questions)
    • Multiple Choice (7 questions)
    • Matching Questions (3 questions)
  • Section 2:
    • Open-ended questions (4 questions)

Sample question: Section 1: Multiple choice:  

Which international agreement is primarily concerned with the protection of migrant rights?

1. A) The Geneva Convention
2. B) The Migrant Workers Convention
3. C) The UN Refugee Convention
4. D) The Schengen Agreement 

Sample question: Section 2: Open-ended questions:

Summarise the impact of mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) on labour markets of countries of destination.

Important Remark: the sample questions above serve as examples to provide an initial idea of the type of questions that may be asked and may be revisited at a later stage.

Weight: 60 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100

Additional Information:

• Dates for next intake: N/A
• Educational programme fees: N/A
• Registration method: N/A