Module Descriptors
EUROPEAN UNION LAW (TB3)
LAWS51136
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Dewi Williams
Email: D.Williams@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the institutional framework of the European Union and to enable them to develop problem-solving skills in relation to some of the main substantive areas of European Union Law. In particular, the course will focus on the following areas:
- the relationship between Union Law and national law,
- the lawmaking process within the EU,
- the role of the Court of Justice of the EU,
- free movement of goods,
- citizens' rights
- the relationship between Union Law and national law,
- the lawmaking process within the EU,
- the role of the Court of Justice of the EU,
- free movement of goods,
- citizens' rights
Module Learning Strategies
Seminar sessions:
These will mainly be used to introduce broad concepts but will also involve case studies and group exercises where appropriate.
2 hours per session 10 sessions = 20 hours.
Workshop sessions
These will be used to explore particular aspects of EU law in more detail. They will consolidate and build on the knowledge acquired in the whole group session and will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills on which the students will be assessed.
6 two-hour sessions per teaching block = 12 hours.
Independent study
Students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time on independent study. The main resources to assist them with this are the Study Guide and the blackboard page. The Study Guide will provide a directed programme of learning guidance. For each small group session, it will include preparation tasks and follow-up tasks as well as reflective assessment forms to help students to assess their progress by identifying strengths and weaknesses.
118 Hours of independent study comprised of structured pre reading, revision and preparation for seminars.
These will mainly be used to introduce broad concepts but will also involve case studies and group exercises where appropriate.
2 hours per session 10 sessions = 20 hours.
Workshop sessions
These will be used to explore particular aspects of EU law in more detail. They will consolidate and build on the knowledge acquired in the whole group session and will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills on which the students will be assessed.
6 two-hour sessions per teaching block = 12 hours.
Independent study
Students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time on independent study. The main resources to assist them with this are the Study Guide and the blackboard page. The Study Guide will provide a directed programme of learning guidance. For each small group session, it will include preparation tasks and follow-up tasks as well as reflective assessment forms to help students to assess their progress by identifying strengths and weaknesses.
118 Hours of independent study comprised of structured pre reading, revision and preparation for seminars.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 100%.
A two hour examination at the end of the teaching block weighted at 100% which will assess all Learning Outcomes.
Additional Assessment Details including formative feedback / assessment:
One piece of formative assessment, mock examination, which is undertaken during one of the contact sessions.
A two hour examination at the end of the teaching block weighted at 100% which will assess all Learning Outcomes.
Additional Assessment Details including formative feedback / assessment:
One piece of formative assessment, mock examination, which is undertaken during one of the contact sessions.
Module Texts
John Fairhurst Law of the European Union 9th Edition. Longman Pearson 2010
Module Resources
Access to Law Library
Internet access
Internet access
Module Special Admissions Requirements
For students registered at APIIT.
Students should have successfully completed all level 4 and studied all other level 5 studies at APIIT
Students should have successfully completed all level 4 and studied all other level 5 studies at APIIT