Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Forced Migration, Asylum and Refugee Studies

Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Forced Migration, Asylum and Refugee Studies
Institution: Stratford International BDLC
Duration: 12 Months
Delivery Mode: Online (with live sessions)
Target Audience: Policy professionals, humanitarian workers, government officers, legal practitioners, NGO staff, and scholars in migration and refugee affairs
Course Fee: $1,200
Contact: WhatsApp: +254 768 383839 /Email: info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk

Course Overview
This program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of forced migration, asylum systems, and refugee protection from a global perspective. It equips participants with critical knowledge, practical skills, and analytical tools to understand and respond to the complex causes and consequences of displacement.

By blending theoretical frameworks with case-based learning and policy analysis, students will examine legal, political, economic, and social dimensions of forced migration and refugee studies—enhancing their ability to work effectively in humanitarian, governmental, and academic settings.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Critically analyze the causes and patterns of forced migration.
• Understand international legal frameworks for asylum and refugee protection.
• Assess the role of global and regional institutions in managing displacement.
• Evaluate policies and interventions aimed at refugee protection and integration.
• Examine ethical, political, and practical challenges in humanitarian response.
• Conduct applied research on migration and displacement issues.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Forced Migration and Global Displacement

Key concepts, definitions, and typologies

Historical and contemporary patterns of displacement

Root causes: conflict, persecution, inequality, disasters, and climate change

Mapping global displacement trends and statistics

Module 2: International Refugee Law and Asylum Systems

1951 Refugee Convention & 1967 Protocol

Regional frameworks: OAU Convention, Cartagena Declaration, EU asylum directives

Rights and obligations of refugees, asylum seekers, and states

Procedures: refugee status determination and asylum adjudication

Module 3: Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Statelessness

IDP definitions, vulnerabilities, and protection gaps

Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Legal and practical challenges in statelessness

Responses and durable solutions for stateless populations

Module 4: Humanitarian Response and Protection in Displacement Settings

Humanitarian principles and accountability frameworks

Key actors: UNHCR, IOM, NGOs, host governments

Protection programming: SGBV prevention, child protection, disability inclusion

Camp coordination, camp management (CCCM), and humanitarian coordination

Module 5: Migration Policy, Integration, and Return

Policy frameworks at global, regional, and national levels

Local integration: social, political, and economic dimensions

Durable solutions: repatriation, resettlement, and voluntary vs. forced return

Challenges of protracted refugee situations

Module 6: Human Rights, Ethics, and Forced Migration

International human rights instruments and protection of displaced persons

Ethical dilemmas in humanitarian practice

Power, politics, and access to justice

Intersectionality in displacement: gender, age, and disability perspectives

Module 7: Climate Change, Environmental Displacement, and Emerging Trends

Climate-induced and disaster-related displacement

Legal and policy responses for “non-convention” migrants

The migration-development-security nexus

Technology, digital identity, and migration management innovations

Module 8: Research Methods and Regional Case Studies in Forced Migration

Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches

Ethical research with displaced and vulnerable populations

Designing and conducting case studies

Regional displacement patterns: Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Latin America, South Asia

Urban displacement, informal settlements, and cross-border challenges

Training Format
Learning Materials: Available via Stratford Online Learning Platform

Live Webinars: Monthly expert-led interactive sessions

Case Studies & Group Work: Practical, real-world applications

Assessments: End-of-module assignments and final Exam

Student Support: Academic advisors and 24/7 tech support

Assignments and Evaluation
Module-based assignments and critical reflections

A final Exam

Graded on participation, analytical skills, and research quality

Certification
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded the Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Forced Migration, Asylum and Refugee Studies by Stratford International BDLC.

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Join a global community of scholars and professionals transforming the future of migration and humanitarian protection.

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