About Course

The training programme on irregular migration offers a foundational understanding of the key issues surrounding this phenomenon. Delivered over four days, it features thematic sessions incorporating presentations, practical activities, and case studies. The programme employs an interactive, blended learning approach to enhance engagement and retention.
Its primary objective is to equip participants with a basic yet comprehensive grasp of irregular migration management. It explores social, economic, political, and legal dimensions, covering core concepts, underlying causes, consequences, key challenges, regulatory frameworks, security considerations, and holistic response strategies.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             

Qualification Type: Award ECTS: 1                                              

Duration: 4 days

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

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 20 hours/Self-study: 4 hours/Assessment: 1 hours)

Language of instruction: English 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 and samples
  • Plenary discussions
  • Practical exercises
  • Verbal and written quizzes
  • Self-paced self-study

Assessment Attendance: A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies. Weight: 5 points Practical Application : Weight: 35 points The final examination has been meticulously designed to assess the student’s holistic understanding of the course concepts. 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
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What Will You Learn?

  • Explain the main definitions and concepts related to irregular migration.
  • Identify the different sources of data on migration in general and irregular migration in particular.
  • Cite the main international legal instruments related to irregular migration
  • Identify the different national legislation related to irregular migration
  • Identify the root causes of irregular migration
  • Identify the consequences of irregular migration
  • Describe the causal links between the causes, consequences and challenges of irregular migration
  • Summarise the dimensions structuring a safe approach to irregular migration.
  • Summarise the dimensions structuring a holistic approach to irregular migration.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Contact and Dynamics of the Phenomenon
  • Concepts and Definitions
  • Irregular Migration Data
  • Evaluation Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4