LC3S323 - The Law of the European Union 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Law of the European Union | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Howard | ||
| Module Team: | Clare Lewis, Ismail Makda, Brian Dowrick, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide students with an understanding of the constitutional and substantive laws of the European Union.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between European Union law and national law;
2. Discuss historical and recent developments in the UK's relations with the EU and the impact on the constitution;
3. Analyse, evaluate and apply European Union laws;
4. Debate the nature of EU law and its relationship with UK law within the context of the UK’s constitutional framework.
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
• 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
• Direct effect, Indirect effect and State liability
• The preliminary ruling
• Judicial review
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Groupwork | 9 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 9 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence 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 | Analyse, evaluate and apply issues and laws relating to the European Union. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Provide written answers to set questions requiring address of both UK laws and retained EU law. 48 hours duration. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Individual coursework on a key issue of the constitutional and substantive law of the EU. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |