European Union Law (M5031)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

The module examines the law and policy of the European Union (EU), with an emphasis on the role of law as a tool of European integration.

The module concentrates on a detailed study of the constitutional principles and values of the EU as expressed in the treaties and case law of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), including:

  • supremacy
  • subsidiarity
  • direct effect
  • indirect effect
  • state liability
  • protection of fundamental rights.

The module also explores the key substantive elements of EU law, including:

  • the Single Market
  • four fundamental freedoms of movement (persons, goods, services and capital)
  • EU citizenship.

Teaching