By the end of the module, the diligent student should (i) be familiar with and adept at using the technical terminology employed in European Union law; (ii) be familiar with the constitutional evolution of the Union, as well as its institutional structure and the operation of both its legislative and judicial processes; (iii) be familiar with the sources of Union law; (iv) understand the major doctrines of EU law and be familiar both with their significance, the case-law concerning them and the main controversies or difficulties associated with them; (v) have been exposed to EU citizenship law and (vi) have experienced learning both in large classes and working in small groups (tutorials).

1. THE CONSTITUTIONAL EVOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION - THIS MAY INCLUDE THE LAW OF THE EUROZONE AND/OR BREXIT
2. THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION I - THE POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
3. THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AT EUROPEAN UNION LEVEL
4. THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION II - THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
5. LITIGATION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
6. SOURCES OF EUROPEAN UNION LAW I - SECONDARY LEGISLATION
7. SOURCES O F EUROPEAN UNION LAW II- GENERAL PRINCIPLES
8. GREAT DOCTRINES OF EUROPEAN UNION LAW I: AUTONOMY, DIRECT EFFECT, SUPREMACY
9. GREAT DOCTRINES OF EUROPEAN UNION LAW II: STATE LIABILITY, INTERPRETATIVE OBLIGATION
10. CITIZENSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
11. THE PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
12. THE ABSORPTION OF EUROPEAN UNION LAW INTO IRISH LAW

Not applicable to this module.

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

An explanation of what was being looked for in the examination question will be posted on Brightspace in the wake of the examination so that students will gain a better understanding of their grade.