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

Whole group sessions
These will mainly be used to introduce broad concepts but will also involve case studies and group exercises where appropriate.
3 hours per week for 4 weeks = 12 hours.

Small group 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.
4 three-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 Blackboard. 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.
126 hours.

The EU Study Guide and associated materials.
Appropriate texts, legislation, cases and journals.
Computing facilities (necessary to access materials on the web and specialist online databases.)

J. Fairhurst, Law of the European Union, 9th Edition, Longman Pearson 2010

A two hour examination at the end of the teaching block weighted at 100%