College of Social Sciences and International Studies
European Union Law
Module LAW2103 for 2020/1
Module LAW2103 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW2103: European Union Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to equip you with a detailed understanding of some of the key features of the European Union and its legal system. To this end, the module will introduce you to the institutional framework and decision-making processes of the EU, explore the sources of EU law and the core principles of the European legal order and provide you with an overview of certain free movement rights.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate awareness of some wider social and contextual implications of the areas of EU law studied; 2. Demonstrate ability to identify, explain and discuss key issues in EU law and to apply relevant rules and theories; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Demonstrate knowledge of legal concepts and their contextual, social, and political implications; 4. Demonstrate ability to select and present in a coherent way, relevant law and legal or theoretical arguments; |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. Communicate effectively and accurately, in a manner appropriate to the discipline; 6. Demonstrate ability to work independently and to manage time efficiently in preparing for scheduled learning activities and assessments. |