Module catalogue: LL6067

LL6067 - Law of Immigration and Asylum (2026/27)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2026/27

Module title

Law of Immigration and Asylum

Module level

Honours (06)

Credit rating for module

School

Guildhall School of Business and Law

Total study hours

150

36 hours	Guided independent study
114 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Qualifying mark	Description
Coursework	100%		A research-based piece of coursework, requiring a critical analysis of a contemporary issue or problem-based case-study

Running in 2026/27

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

No instances running in the year

Module summary

The Law of Immigration and Asylum provides students with an understanding of the legal concepts of immigration and nationality. This will involve a study of the rules relating to temporary admissions, settlement, deportation, illegal entry, removal and asylum.

You will gain a critical appreciation of the rules, policies, Conventions and cases which are integral to this field of law and become aware of the variety of applications that may be made in the tribunals, both through independent research and by visits to the relevant tribunals. You will also develop an understanding of the ethical implications arising out of UK Immigration policy as evidenced in the most recent case law and legislation.

The module aims to develop several key transferable skills including independent research, critical analysis, legal drafting and academic writing in the context of the law of immigration and asylum, emphasising the use of primary and secondary sources of law.
Student employability will be enhanced by the development both of these skills, and by
the practise of written and oral communication skills and group participation skills in class discussions.
• An accessible curriculum, that places students at the heart of the learning experience
• Enabling students to see themselves reflected in the curriculum by embracing and developing diverse perspectives.
• Empowering the students as change-makers by equipping them with skills to contribute positively to a global and diverse world

This module supports graduate opportunity and employability by giving you key knowledge of a subject which is practised within the professional legal sector; and by giving you a host of transferable skills, including research, critical thinking and communication.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to the Concepts, Rules, Policies and Historical Development LO1, LO2 and LO3

2. Affected and Interested Parties LO1, LO2 and LO3
• Spouses and Partners
• Children and other family members
• Visitors, students and other temporary visitors
• Workers and business people
• EEA Nationals and Families

3. Asylum and Human Rights LO1, LO2 and LO3
• Deportation
• Illegal entry
• Removals and Directions
• Criminalisation and Immigration Law
• Expulsions and anti-terrorism
• Expulsions and Article 8

4. Tribunal Structure LO1, LO2 and LO3
• Structure and role of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
• Tribunal representation
• Appeals
• Judicial review

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

Learning & Teaching Strategy
Weekly two-hour lecture and one-hour seminar.
The lecture will be used for:
• Dissemination of knowledge through an overview of each topic with detailed guidance on appropriate aspects;
• An introduction to relevant academic literature;
• Guidance on learning strategies;
• Use of WebLearn and IT resources;
• Whole group questions and discussion.
The seminar will be used for the development of skills necessary to attain the module learning outcomes through:
• Written and oral questions/answers designed to reinforce fundamental rules, principles and cases;
• A range of step-by-step analytical exercises;
• Problem solving;
• IT tasks, such as research of cases and statutes;
• Legal writing;
• Oral presentation;
• Oral communication;
• Teamwork.

Blended Learning
All learning materials, previous examination questions and sample Q/A’s will be on blackboard for use in directed private study.
Student engagement will be encouraged in both lectures and seminars through weekly use of WebLearn for access to all of the above materials.
There will be required use of the professional legal databases, especially Westlaw and Lexis Library, for legal research.

Opportunities for reflective learning/pdp
Each weekly seminar will contain space for students to reflect on what they have learnt in relation to the overall syllabus. There will be frequent feedback opportunities structured into the timetable and a range of sample answers posted onto WebLearn.

Employability
Employability strategy will aim to acquaint students with a range of employment avenues both in the legal profession and in those professions into which legal qualifications and skills are transferable.

Student’s Study Responsibilities
The need for attendance, punctuality, preparation and engagement will be emphasised with particular reference to written and IT research, problem-solving, team-work, discussion, debate and critical awareness of the subject.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

1, Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the syllabus.

2. Demonstrate the ability critically to discuss case study problems relating to the syllabus, devising and sustaining arguments, and showing appreciation of uncertainties and ambiguities in legal principles and policy.

3. Demonstrate the ability to write critical, discursive essays relating to the topics covered in the syllabus, commenting on current research and primary sources.

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