About Course

The five-day programme combines theory and practice to build participants’ capacity to manage irregular migration cases effectively and in line with human rights and legal standards. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and a simulation-based case study, participants will examine migration’s root causes, key legal frameworks, communication strategies, and best practices for inter-agency collaboration and information sharing.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             

Qualification Type: Award ECTS: 1                                              

Duration: 5 days

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

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 20 hours/Self-study: 3 hours/Assessment: 2 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: 20 points The final examination has been meticulously designed to assess the student’s holistic understanding of the course concepts. Weight: 75 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?

  • Understand and differentiate types of migration, including irregular, regular, forced, and undocumented.
  • Identify root causes of irregular migration such as poverty, conflict, environmental change, and persecution.
  • Recognize how personal and structural factors (e.g., gender, age, ethnicity) influence migration decisions.
  • Apply key legal principles from international, regional, and national frameworks.
  • Make informed, ethical decisions in managing irregular migration cases.
  • Communicate sensitively and professionally with migrants, handling challenges independently.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Introduction to Irregular Migration
  • Root causes and motivations behind Irregular Migration
  • Gender and Vulnerability in Migration

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5