LC2S168 - Law of the European Union 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Law of the European Union | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Howard, Hannah Coburn | ||
| Module Team: | Sadaf Shariat, Holly Evans, Iain Hammett | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100680 - European Union law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To enable students to develop:
1. a clear understanding of the constitutional and substantive laws of the European Union;
2. a clear understanding of the relationship between European Union law and national law;
3. the ability to analyse, evaluate and apply European Union laws .
Content Summary
History and background of the European Communities and European Union.
The institutions of the E.U.
The sources of Law of the E.U.
Free movement of capital, goods, persons and services
An introduction to E.U. policies e.g. social policy, competition
Supremacy of E.U. Law
Enforcement of E.U. Law
Direct effect, Indirect effect and State liability
The preliminary ruling
Judicial review
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a detailed and accurate knowledge and understanding of the constitutional and substantive laws of the European Union and the relationship between European Union law and national law. |
| LO2 | To analyse, evaluate and apply European Union laws. |
| LO3 | To present information in a comprehensible and accessible way and in a manner that meets relevant academic conventions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | Time Constrained Assessment | 120 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |