6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Not offered in 2017
Synopsis
This course will examine the sources of international refugee law and the evolution of the international regime for refugee protection. It will discuss comparative implementation of the refugee definition in Europe and other jurisdictions; modification of the Refugees Convention in domestic legislation; restrictive concepts such as 'internal protection' and 'safe third country' and the development of 'complementary protection' for asylum-seekers. It will then address issues raised by regional responses and creation of 'burden sharing' arrangements between states; procedures for determination of refugee status and proposals to reformulate the refugee protection regime.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to International Refugee Law and Practice with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to International Refugee Law and Practice;
- Conduct research in International Refugee Law and Practice based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and
- Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to International Refugee Law and Practice.
Assessment
Research assignment (3,750 words): 50%
Examination (2 hours writing time plus 30 minutes reading and noting time): 50%
Workload requirements
36 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)