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
Introduction to Forced Migration and Global Displacement

Definitions and typologies

Historical and contemporary trends

Root causes and triggers (conflict, climate, persecution)

International Refugee Law and Asylum Systems

1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol

Regional instruments (OAU Convention, Cartagena Declaration)

Rights and obligations of states and asylum seekers

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Statelessness

Definitions and legal gaps

Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Responses to stateless populations

Humanitarian Response and Protection in Displacement Settings

Roles of UNHCR, IOM, NGOs, and host governments

Protection principles: SGBV, child protection, and durable solutions

Humanitarian accountability and coordination mechanisms

Migration Policy, Integration and Return

Integration models and challenges

Repatriation and resettlement

Voluntary return vs. forced return

Human Rights, Ethics, and Forced Migration

Human rights violations and access to justice

Ethical dilemmas in humanitarian work

Intersectionality in migration (gender, age, disability)

Climate Change, Environmental Displacement, and New Trends

Climate-induced migration

Legal and policy responses to non-convention displacement

Migration and development nexus

Research Methods in Forced Migration and Displacement Studies

Qualitative and quantitative approaches

Participatory and ethical research

Designing and conducting case studies

Case Studies in Regional Displacement

Displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, and Latin America

Protracted refugee situations

Urban displacement and informal settlements

Research Paper

Students conduct an independent applied research paper

Topics chosen in consultation with academic supervisors

Presentation of findings and peer feedback

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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