Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students should
be able to express an informed understanding of the legal principles underlying selected ares of EU law and the institutional architecture.
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is designed as an Introduction to EU law and Institutions and is not offered to UCD Law students enrolled in a four year BCL or BBL programme . It is available to 'visiting' or international law students and UCD students enrolled in non-law programmes. r
It examines the powers and roles of key EU institutions and pays close attention to the European Commission and the European Courts (Luxembourg). It examines important EU principles such as supremacy and direct effect.
It analyses selected areas of EU Economic Law such as free movement of citizens/workers/ goods throughout the EU.
It examines the powers and roles of key EU institutions and pays close attention to the European Commission and the European Courts (Luxembourg). It examines important EU principles such as supremacy and direct effect.
It analyses selected areas of EU Economic Law such as free movement of citizens/workers/ goods throughout the EU.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 110 |
| Total | 134 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
face to face lecturesRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:LAW10050 - Constitutional Frameworks, LAW20340 - EU Economic Law, LAW41920 - Advanced EU Economic Law, LAW41990 - Advanced Constitutional Law 1
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Work Assignment: Students will be assigned to a group and a research project assigned to that group which relates to a particular aspect of the module subject matter. | Week 7 | Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): In person closed book examination | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
General written feedback will be provided to the class as a whole after grading is completed
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Professor Gavin Barrett | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |