6A002E - The Law of the European Union and European Human Rights 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6A002E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Law of the European Union and European Human Rights | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Lewis | ||
| Module Team: | Iain Hammett, Hannah Coburn, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2026 | 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: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 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 and European Human Rights.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between European Union law, European Human Rights and national law;
Discuss historical and recent developments in the UK's relations with the EU, the European Convention on Human Rights and the impact on the constitution;
Analyse, evaluate and apply European Union and human rights laws;
Debate the nature of EU and human rights law and their relationship with UK law within the context of the UK’s constitutional framework.
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
EU
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
Brexit and the status of assimilated EU Law
ECHR
International, European and domestic equality law
The UK Constitution and membership of the Council of Europe
European Convention on Human Rights and related jurisprudence
Human Rights Act 1998 and related jurisprudence
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminars | 20 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 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, critically evaluate and apply issues and laws relating to equality and European Human Rights law. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | A poster presentation critically evaluating the concepts of European Human Rights law and equality as it relates to a particular group(s) of individuals. | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Provide written answers to set questions requiring address of both UK laws and retained EU and human rights law - 48h assessment. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |