About Course

The training programme provides a comprehensive foundation in the intersection of migration and international human rights law. Delivered over three days through eight thematic sessions and a final capstone exercise, the course uses interactive lectures, case studies, and practical applications to ensure participants understand both established legal frameworks and emerging contemporary challenges.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 3 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

Mode of delivery/attendance: Fully Face-to-face

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 14 hours/Self-study: 10 hours/Assessment: 1 hour)

Language of instruction: English

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

  • Lectures
  • Visual aids, props, and equipment
  • Plenary/guided discussions
  • Verbal and written quizzes
  • Practical and group exercises
  • Written reference material
  • Recorded and live demonstrations
  • Case studies
  • Self-paced self-study

Assessment

10% Practical Application: 30% / Final Examination: 60% / Pass rate: 60/100

Additional Information:

  • Intake Dates: No fixed intake dates. This programme is delivered on request and scheduled in cooperation with partner institutions and national authorities. Please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org for information on upcoming deliveries.
  • Programme Fees: There are no standard tuition fees. Participation is free of charge for nominated participants from eligible public institutions, in accordance with the applicable agreements and communications with MCP Med TI. For further information, please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
  • Registration Method: Registration currently is not open to the general public. Participants are nominated by partner institutions or competent national authorities. Organisations interested in delivering this programme may contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.

Visa Requirements:

Third-country nationals attending this programme in Malta should consult Identity Malta for visa requirements: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the fundamental concepts of migration, including types (regular, irregular, internal, cross-border), global trends, and diverse drivers such as conflict, socio-economic factors, and climate change.
  • Distinguish between the core international and regional legal frameworks, including International Human Rights Law (IHRL), the 1951 Refugee Convention.
  • Identify appropriate legal safeguards and referral mechanisms for migrants, including persons with specific needs.
  • Use the 4-A scheme (Availability, Accessibility, Acceptability, Adaptability) to evaluate the respect, protection and fulfilment of economic, social, and cultural rights of migrants by the state
  • Use migration procedures that balance administrative requirements with migrants’ rights and access to protection.
  • Recognise situational and individual factors that may place migrants in vulnerable circumstances and require additional safeguards.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Introduction and Pre-Assessment Exercise
  • Lesson 1: Overview of Migration
  • Lesson 2: Key Human Rights Frameworks
  • Lesson 3: Key Categories of Persons
  • Recap & Quiz

Day 2

Day 3