Course guide
Introduction
Welcome to Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration advisor, which is likely to be of particular interest to anyone considering becoming an immigration adviser.
The course is divided into four sessions of study, each one covering a specific topic that is relevant to immigration law and advice. It includes links to the relevant sources of law on that topic.
All of the teaching materials are delivered online and include opportunities for you to self-assess your own progress, for example through self-test activities.
Transcript: Audio 1 Welcome to the course.
Hello, and welcome to the course. I’m Liz Moody, and a member of the team that developed this free introductory course designed to introduce you to key aspects of the UK’s immigration system.
You may have already encountered the UK’s immigration system, as it is often the subject of news reports. You may have a general interest or work, or be planning to work, within the immigration system itself. Whatever your reasons for studying, we hope that you find this course interesting and informative.
UK immigration is a reserved area of law-making, and it is the UK Government and UK Parliament at Westminster who propose and make the UK’s immigration laws and regulate its structure. This course provides an overview of that structure, an introduction to some of the key concepts of immigration law, and explores the legal framework within which immigration laws are made.
As you progress through your studies, you will learn about key aspects of the UK system: how it developed, who has responsibility and the types of laws that have been created. You will learn what it’s like to represent a client, and the skills required when advising an individual making an application.
Throughout the course, there are activities which encourage you to think about what you have learnt and that provide you with an opportunity to try out some key legal skills. They also provide an opportunity for reflection and to demonstrate what you’ve learned. We really hope that you enjoy exploring this introduction to immigration law and wish you the very best for your studies.