LLB342 Immigration and Refugee Law
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| Unit code: | LLB342 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | LLH201. LLH201 can be studied in the same teaching period as LLB342. |
| Antirequisite(s): | LWB463 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is recommended that students complete LLH206 prior to enrolling in LLB342, or that LLH206 is studied in the same learning period as LLB342. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,174 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,703 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,456 |
| International unit fee | $5,592 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | LLB342 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LLH201. LLH201 can be studied in the same teaching period as LLB342. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is recommended that students complete LLH206 prior to enrolling in LLB342, or that LLH206 is studied in the same learning period as LLB342. |
| Anti-requisite: | LWB463 |
| Coordinator: | Katherine Keane | katherine.keane@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The movement of people across borders around the globe has influenced the legal, cultural and economic fabric of most countries. Immigration law, driven by historical, social and political forces, has shaped the identity of Australia as a nation. This unit applies key principles of international, constitutional and administrative law to an assessment of Australia’s immigration system. The unit critically examines Australia’s immigration and refugee law, policy and procedures from a range of viewpoints, including human rights and the rule of law. This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply this body of law in practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse, critically evaluate and apply immigration and refugee law in its wider cultural, social and political contexts (CLOs 1.1, 1.5)
- Use legal reasoning and critical thinking to apply the law to legal problems, provide legal advice and address client needs (CLOs 2.1, 2.2)
- Communicate critical analysis and legal reasoning persuasively in the written form (CLO 4.1)
- Identify ethical issues in immigration and refugee law, and the associated professional duties and considerations for legal practitioners (CLO 5.1)
Content
The content covered in this unit includes:
- History and context of migration law
- The international legal framework for migration
- The Australian legal framework for migration, including the visa system
- Types of migration: refugee; skilled; family; other
- Removal: cancellation and deportation
- Control of government action: merits and judicial review
- Citizenship
- Ethics, professional skills and cultural competency
Learning Approaches
This unit employs a problem-based and collaborative approach to learning to develop your problem solving skills and provide opportunities to discuss contemporary issues. Your participation in the unit will include:
- Flexible and self-paced engagement with independent online learning modules that focus on evaluating the legal and policy framework underlying immigration and refugee law at the international and national levels.
- Participation in interactive workshops that provide you with opportunities to apply the law to real-world scenarios and develop skills in cultural competency and the provision of basic legal advice.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on the development of your understanding of immigration and refugee law and the skills taught in this unit is provided through:
- Discussions in interactive workshops
- Online discussion boards
- Individual feedback provided on the first assessment
- General feedback for each item of assessment
- Private consultation sessions with a member of the teaching team during student consultation hours
- Review quizzes that provide formative assessment opportunities
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is both summative and formative.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Letter of Advice
Acting as an immigration lawyer, you will analyse a complex immigration and/or refugee law problem and provide a letter of advice to your client.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Examination
The written examination will assess your understanding of the unit content, including relevant law and principles, as well as your ability to interpret and apply the law to practical scenarios.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources for this unit include:
- Readings as listed in QUT Readings
- LEGENDCom, Department of Home Affairs (electronic database, accessible via QUT Library)
- Procedure and Advice Manual (PAM3), Department of Home Affairs (within LEGENDCom)
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual risks in this unit.
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Online
| Unit code: | LLB342 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LLH201. LLH201 can be studied in the same teaching period as LLB342. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is recommended that students complete LLH206 prior to enrolling in LLB342, or that LLH206 is studied in the same learning period as LLB342. |
| Anti-requisite: | LWB463 |
Overview
The movement of people across borders around the globe has influenced the legal, cultural and economic fabric of most countries. Immigration law, driven by historical, social and political forces, has shaped the identity of Australia as a nation. This unit applies key principles of international, constitutional and administrative law to an assessment of Australia’s immigration system. The unit critically examines Australia’s immigration and refugee law, policy and procedures from a range of viewpoints, including human rights and the rule of law. This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply this body of law in practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse, critically evaluate and apply immigration and refugee law in its wider cultural, social and political contexts (CLOs 1.1, 1.5)
- Use legal reasoning and critical thinking to apply the law to legal problems, provide legal advice and address client needs (CLOs 2.1, 2.2)
- Communicate critical analysis and legal reasoning persuasively in the written form (CLO 4.1)
- Identify ethical issues in immigration and refugee law, and the associated professional duties and considerations for legal practitioners (CLO 5.1)
Content
The content covered in this unit includes:
- History and context of migration law
- The international legal framework for migration
- The Australian legal framework for migration, including the visa system
- Types of migration: refugee; skilled; family; other
- Removal: cancellation and deportation
- Control of government action: merits and judicial review
- Citizenship
- Ethics, professional skills and cultural competency
Learning Approaches
This unit employs a problem-based and collaborative approach to learning to develop your problem solving skills and provide opportunities to discuss contemporary issues. Your participation in the unit will include:
- Flexible and self-paced engagement with independent online learning modules that focus on evaluating the legal and policy framework underlying immigration and refugee law at the international and national levels.
- Participation in interactive workshops that provide you with opportunities to apply the law to real-world scenarios and develop skills in cultural competency and the provision of basic legal advice.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on the development of your understanding of immigration and refugee law and the skills taught in this unit is provided through:
- Discussions in interactive workshops
- Online discussion boards
- Individual feedback provided on the first assessment
- General feedback for each item of assessment
- Private consultation sessions with a member of the teaching team during student consultation hours
- Review quizzes that provide formative assessment opportunities
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is both summative and formative.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Letter of Advice
Acting as an immigration lawyer, you will analyse a complex immigration and/or refugee law problem and provide a letter of advice to your client.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Examination
The written examination will assess your understanding of the unit content, including relevant law and principles, as well as your ability to interpret and apply the law to practical scenarios.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources for this unit include:
- Readings as listed in QUT Readings
- LEGENDCom, Department of Home Affairs (electronic database, accessible via QUT Library)
- Procedure and Advice Manual (PAM3), Department of Home Affairs (within LEGENDCom)
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual risks in this unit.