This module is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the law of the European Union. It will commence with a study of the constitutional law of the EU and conclude with an examination of the substantive law of the EU. Students are able to take this module ab initio; no preliminary study of law is required and there are no pre-requisites.
Upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the institutional, substantive and constitutional dimensions of European integration.
- Explain the different roles of the institutions of the EU, and the allocation of competences between the EU and its Member States.
- Apply the fundamental principles of EU law, such as the doctrine of direct effect, supremacy of EU Law and state liability.
- Explain and apply substantive principles of EU Law which are common to the law of the Member States.
- Apply the relevant legal principles to specific cases
Upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the institutional, substantive and constitutional dimensions of European integration.
- Explain the different roles of the institutions of the EU, and the allocation of competences between the EU and its Member States.
- Apply the fundamental principles of EU law, such as the doctrine of direct effect, supremacy of EU Law and state liability.
- Explain and apply substantive principles of EU Law which are common to the law of the Member States.
- Apply the relevant legal principles to specific cases