2015: Fortress Europe and the Migration Crisis (V1428)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

In this module, you analyse how national policies in the 20th century have contributed to shaping refugee policies in the European Union. 

You examine how Europe has dealt with large numbers of people seeking help, and why there has been some resistance with the creation of restrictive legislation.  

You explore:

• the reasons for this ever more stringent approach
• its implementation from drafting restrictive legislation to setting up especially trained police forces guarding the borders
• how refugees are housed and treated once they have crossed the border, legally or illegally
• (political) self-organisation by refugees to safeguard their interest
• the chances of being granted asylum or even integrated into the host society.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• History BA
• History and Anthropology BA
• History and International Relations BA
• History and Philosophy BA
• History and Politics BA
• History and Sociology BA
• Liberal Arts BA