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This course will provide students with an understanding of the international, regional and domestic law relating to refugees and migrants and the challenges and policy considerations in its implementation. The course will cover the sources and legal framework of refugee law, in particular the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (Refugee Convention) and the 1967 Protocol, with an emphasis on specific aspects, for example the historical context, the definition of a refugee and status determination; the protection regime under refugee law; the non-penalisation on account of illegal entry or presence in accordance with Article 31(1) of the Refugee Convention; the principle of non-refoulement in refugee law and its complementary considerations in international human rights law. After establishing the legal framework, the main focus of the course will be on present domestic and global challenges, which may include for example: offshore processing centres and the examples of Australia and recently the UK with its agreement with Rwanda; the interaction of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Refugee Convention in the UK asylum system; discriminatory immigration practices such as the ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy under the U.S. Trump administration; exploitation of migrants and the link to human trafficking and modern slavery; specific issues relating to maritime migration, including maritime securitisation for border surveillance and search and rescue of migrants at sea; and the problem of climate displacement.

This course will provide students with an understanding of the international, regional and domestic law relating to refugees and migrants and the challenges and policy considerations in its implementation. The course will cover the sources and legal framework of refugee law, in particular the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (Refugee Convention) and the 1967 Protocol, with an emphasis on specific aspects, for example the historical context, the definition of a refugee and status determination; the protection regime under refugee law; the non-penalisation on account of illegal entry or presence in accordance with Article 31(1) of the Refugee Convention; the principle of non-refoulement in refugee law and its complementary considerations in international human rights law. After establishing the legal framework, the main focus of the course will be on present domestic and global challenges, which may include for example: offshore processing centres and the examples of Australia and recently the UK with its agreement with Rwanda; the interaction of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Refugee Convention in the UK asylum system; discriminatory immigration practices such as the ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy under the U.S. Trump administration; exploitation of migrants and the link to human trafficking and modern slavery; specific issues relating to maritime migration, including maritime securitisation for border surveillance and search and rescue of migrants at sea; and the problem of climate displacement.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 6 weeks, key contemporary themes will be introduced, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing. Special attention will be given to how these practices support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Each theme encourages students to consider responsible and sustainable marketing approaches that align with global efforts toward sustainable economic growth and environmental stewardship.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will be introduced to key contemporary themes in marketing practice, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will be introduced to key contemporary themes in marketing practice, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 6 weeks, key contemporary themes will be introduced, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing. Special attention will be given to how these practices support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Each theme encourages students to consider responsible and sustainable marketing approaches that align with global efforts toward sustainable economic growth and environmental stewardship.

This module is designed to develop knowledge of the critical issues that surround graphic communication. It introduces key ideas and concepts through a review of the social, political and cultural influences that are shaping where the discipline is heading. Using a range of relevant critical texts, case studies, projects and practitioners, you will be introduced to methods and approaches that will inspire you to critically examine contemporary practice and identify and unpack key ideas, issues and concepts. You will communicate your ideas in written and visual form utilising credible and substantiated source materials to add validity to your development of argument and communication.

This module is designed to develop knowledge of the critical issues that surround graphic communication. It introduces key ideas and concepts through a review of the social, political and cultural influences that are shaping where the discipline is heading. Using a range of relevant critical texts, case studies, projects and practitioners, you will be introduced to methods and approaches that will inspire you to critically examine contemporary practice and identify and unpack key ideas, issues and concepts. You will communicate your ideas in written and visual form utilising credible and substantiated source materials to add validity to your development of argument and communication.

This module is designed to develop knowledge of the critical issues that surround graphic communication. It introduces key ideas and concepts through a review of the social, political and cultural influences that are shaping where the discipline is heading. Using a range of relevant critical texts, case studies, projects and practitioners, you will be introduced to methods and approaches that will inspire you to critically examine contemporary practice and identify and unpack key ideas, issues and concepts. You will communicate your ideas in written and visual form utilising credible and substantiated source materials to add validity to your development of argument and communication.

This module is designed to develop knowledge of the critical issues that surround contemporary illustration practice and the wider image cultures in which it operates. It introduces key ideas and concepts through a review of the social, political and cultural influences shaping the discipline.

Using a range of critical texts, case studies, projects and practitioners, you will be introduced to methods and approaches that support critical analysis of contemporary practice. You will examine how illustrators engage with current issues and consider the role of illustration in shaping narratives, publics and cultural discourse across different contexts and platforms.

You will identify relevant sustainable and ethical contexts and explore how these inform both written and visual responses. Through this, you will further develop your academic skills in research and writing, alongside your ability to communicate critical ideas using credible and substantiated sources to support your arguments and creative work. As part of the module, you will produce creative work that synthesises your understanding of current and emerging debates, issues and critical contexts.