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.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                              

Duration: 5 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

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, French or Arabic

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

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:

  • 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 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

  • 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