About Course

The course aims to develop learner skills in communicating effectively with diverse audiences, gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding migration policy, and enhance their career prospects in fields related to migration policy. The course is of a highly-interactive and learner-centred nature and will be articulated around the following lines:

  1. Introduction to migration policy communication
    This session will provide an overview of the role of communication in migration policy. It will explore how communication strategies can shape public perceptions, influence policy decisions, and inform stakeholders. The session will also introduce key concepts and theories related to communication and migration, including the interplay between media, narratives, and public opinion.
  2. Communicating migration statistics and data visualisation
    In this session, participants will learn about the importance of effectively communicating complex migration data and statistics to various stakeholders, including policy-makers, media, and the public. They will also learn about best practices for data visualisation and how to effectively use charts, graphs, and infographics to communicate migration data in a clear and accessible manner.
  3. Effective storytelling in migration policy communication
    This session will tackle the importance of incorporating stories and narratives into migration policy communication and how to craft effective and impactful stories.
  4. Drafting a communication and dissemination strategy
    This session will focus on developing a communication and dissemination strategy for migration policy. It will delve into the key components of a successful strategy, including target audiences, messaging, channels, and evaluation methods.
  5. Communication monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
    This session will cover terminology, findings and recommendations from the private and public sectors and academia to synthesise a set of five general steps for practitioners when performing impact assessments.
  6. Wrap-up and presentation skills
    This session will conclude the course by summarizing the key concepts and learning outcomes. The focus will be on developing effective presentation skills to communicate the acquired knowledge to different audiences.

The course will entail 4 hours of self-study (to take place prior to the start of the course/during the course):

  • Reading of the core reading list to be shared with learners prior to the start of the course.
    Estimated time needed: 2 hours

Status: MFHEA Accredited             Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 4 days

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

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 19 hours/Self-study: 4 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)

Language of instruction: English, French 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

  • Interactive Lecture
  • Practical exercises
  • Plenary discussions and Q/A

Assessment

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 10 points

Participation and interaction:
Learners will be expected to participate throughout the duration of the course in interactive activities and discussions and partake in Q&A sessions.

Weight: 30 points

Final examination:

The exam is designed to test the students’ understanding of the concepts covered during the course and their ability to apply them in practical scenarios. The questions will be presented in a multiple-choice format, with four options for each question.

Students will be expected to select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. The exam will be timed, and students will have 90 minutes to complete it. 30 minutes will be allocated for the exam intro, room setup, and explanation of rules.

The questions will be of varying difficulty, with some requiring simple recall of concepts while others will require more critical thinking and analysis. To prepare for the exam, students should review the course materials and engage throughout the duration of the course (this is factored in self-study hours).

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?

  • Describe fundamental concepts related to public policy, including key theories and models shaping policy formulation and implementation processes.
  • Explain the roles and functions of diverse actors involved in policy processes, ranging from government institutions to non-governmental organisations, businesses, and citizens.
  • List various techniques for mapping policy actors, enabling them to identify stakeholders, understand power dynamics, and anticipate policy influences.
  • Describe the policy cycle breaking it down into its key development stages, from agenda setting and formulation to decision-making, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Explain how to use data to shape effective migration policies.
  • List the stages of the policy cycle and the essential activities associated with each stage.
  • Enumerate the different actors involved in migration policy processes and their roles in agenda-setting, decision-making, and implementation.
  • List various migration policy measures, i.e., admission policies, border control measures, asylum, labour migration, and integration.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Introduction to communication for migration policy
  • Communicating migration statistics and data visualisation

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4