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Postgraduate Course: Introduction to European Union Law (LAWS11272)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Law CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaLaw Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is designed as an introduction to European Union law for postgraduate students who have not studied law and/or EU law at undergraduate level. The approach taken will emphasise the sources of EU law, and the key concepts and principles underpinning the continuing evolution of EU law in general. Institutional, constitutional and substantive elements of EU law will be outlined, with a particular focus on the application of legal principles to actual and hypothetical situations in practice. Specific methodological questions will also underpin each of the substantive topics addressed.

Aims & objectives:

Through the use of primary sources, secondary literature and case studies, the course aims to:
&· Emphasise a legal understanding of EU integration, but one sited in relevant economic, political and social considerations and debates;
&· Explore the ways in which EU law has developed and, in particular, explore the role played by different EU and national actors in that process;
&· Demonstrate the relevance and effects of EU law in a range of practical situations and contexts.

List of sessions
1. Introducing the European Union: history and evolution
2. The sources of EU law: competence and hierarchy
3. EU institutions I: overview of functions
4. EU institutions II: jurisdiction of the Court of Justice
5. Principles of EU constitutionalism I: primacy and direct effect
6. Principles EU constitutionalism II: fundamental rights
7. The framework of free movement law: overview of key principles
8. Free movement law I: free movement of goods
9. Free movement law II: capital, services and establishment
10. Free movement law III: persons and EU citizenship
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Students should have regular and reliable access to the Internet. Print consumables are recommended to provide hard copy of some on materials.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Appreciate the distinctive legal structure of the European Union;


2. Understand both the scope and limitations of EU legal competence;

3. Analyse and evaluate the substantive development of EU law, from the perspective of both the EU and national legal orders.
Assessment Information
One essay of up to 5,000 words (60%); one piece of assessed work (20%); contribution to online discussions (20%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Niamh Nic Shuibhne
Tel: (0131 6)50 2049
Email: niamh.nicshuibhne@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Clare Neilson
Tel:
Email: clare.neilson@ed.ac.uk
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