EURA311

European Union Legal Studies

30 points

Not offered 2026, offered in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

The course is designed to give non-lawyers a grounding in the basics of the European Legal System and its importance to the operation of the European Union. Topics to be examined will include the constitution of the European Union, the role of the European Court of Justice and the implications of European Union Law on domestic political and legal structures. Students will have the opportunity to examine these issues through deeper research-led examination of particular policy areas and constitutional structures.

Prerequisites

Any 30 points at 200 level from EURA or LAWS, or
any 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

Restrictions

EURO 311, LAWS355