Description
This module examines the constitutional and legal framework of the European Union and its key institutions, the law relating to the single market within the EU and the principles of free movement and EU citizenship, as well as considering the constitutional implications and procedures of Brexit.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the constitutional and administrative framework of the EU, the principles of the EU legal system, and aspects of substantive EU law.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. analyse, examine and discuss the role and rationale of the EU institutions
2. analyse and discuss the relationship between national and EU law
3. analyse, examine and discuss the key features of the EU legal system: supremacy, direct effects, general principles, references, infringement proceedings, judicial review, and state liability
4. analyse and apply the principles of EU free movement, competition and equality law.
5. identify, state and apply legal principles and demonstrate skills of oral and written communication and legal reasoning.
6. Analyse and examine the key procedures arising from Brexit and the UK’s withdrawal agreement.
Indicative Content
1 History
History, objective and evolution of the treaties and legislation.
2 Institutions
Principal institutions of the EU, including Commission, Council, Courts, Parliament, ECB, Court of Auditors; other important bodies such as the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
3 Judicial Role
References, review, principles of supremacy, direct and indirect effects, state liability, general principles. The procedures of the Court of Justice
4 Law of the EU internal market
Free movement of Goods, Services, Persons and Capital; Right of Establishment in another member state.
5 EU equality law
Sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or other belief
6 Brexit
The UK and the EU, Article 50, withdrawal agreement.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 26 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 13 |
| Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 121 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
