This module explores the experience of refugees and other forced migrants
displaced by conflict. It examines the causes of contemporary forced migration in
order to understand the implications of different causes for the nature of migration
flows and the corresponding humanitarian response. It critically evaluates the
international and regional normative frameworks for the protection of forced migrants,
considering different migrant categories: refugees, internally displaced persons,
stateless persons, and victims of human trafficking. The module considers the
practical dilemmas in protecting the rights of forced migrants.
The course runs from April to July each year. It is developed over 8 weeks for non-
credit and 11 weeks for those taking the course for credits. This includes 2 reading
weeks, 6 interactive weeks and for those taking the course for credits 3 weeks for
finalising assessments. Most of the course is asynchronous except for a one hour
per week webinar. It is designed to be accessible for learners working full time.

Course Description

Course Content
The course has 6 key sessions:
 Causes of forced migration in the 21 st century
 International and regional protection of refugees
 Protection of other forced migrants: internal displacement, environmental migrants,
statelessness and trafficking
 Spaces of displacement: livelihoods in camps and cities
 Responding to refugees: protection, humanitarianism, and localisation
 Rights of refugees and durable solutions