LLM Immigration Law
This LLM provides a focused study of UK immigration law, including citizenship, asylum, deportation, administrative removal and human rights. It combines legal analysis with consideration of immigration policy, politics and decision-making processes, and includes research methods training and a dissertation.
About this course
This LLM examines UK immigration law in both its legal and policy contexts. It considers the principles and concepts that shape immigration decision-making, alongside the economic and political factors that influence immigration policy.
You will explore practical and contested areas including citizenship, naturalisation, registration, asylum claims, deportation, administrative removal, illegal working and right-to-rent issues. The course also considers human rights challenges arising from immigration policy and individual decisions.
Research methods training supports you to develop an independent dissertation in immigration law. This may suit law graduates and professionals seeking a focused understanding of immigration law, asylum and human rights issues.
What you will study
Core modules include:
• Immigration Law • Research Methods Training • Dissertation in Immigration Law
Topics include immigration law in practice; British citizenship; naturalisation and registration; asylum claims; deportation and administrative removal; illegal working and rent-related immigration rules; and human rights challenges linked to immigration policy and decisions. You will also examine key theories, concepts and principles of UK immigration law, and the role of economics and politics in policy-making and immigration decision-making.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
- Immigration Law (core)
- Research Methods Training (core)
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in Immigration Law
Assessment
Assessment includes an unseen written examination, coursework assignments and a thesis.
Entry requirements
A minimum second-class honours degree is required.
Careers
The course may support progression into immigration practice, judicial review work, policy roles, charities or NGOs, and international organisations.
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