European Union Law

Subject 732-711 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations: For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand and be able to assess critically the fundamental aspects of constitutional, institutional and substantive European Union (EU) law
  • Be able to critically discuss the various interactions between the EU and national legal orders
  • Be able to assess the political ramifications of the introduction and development of legal principles in the context of European integration
  • Be able to identify the various models of integration that apply in different areas of EU activities
  • Be familiar with the most topical challenges currently facing the EU
  • Be able to make a personal and reasoned judgment based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in the areas covered in the course.

Syllabus:

This subject will examine the main constitutional and institutional characteristics of the EU and offer an overview of its policies, in particular trade and external relations. In doing so, it places the legal rules governing the EU in their political and economic context.

Principal topics will include:

  • History, structure and institutions of the EU
  • Interactions between EU and national law
  • The rights of individuals under EU law
  • Free movement of goods
  • EU external relations
  • Sanctions, terrorism, human rights and EU law.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (8–11 May)

    or
     
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (11 June) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 732-711European Union LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2009P

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand and be able to assess critically the fundamental aspects of constitutional, institutional and substantive European Union (EU) law
  • Be able to critically discuss the various interactions between the EU and national legal orders
  • Be able to assess the political ramifications of the introduction and development of legal principles in the context of European integration
  • Be able to identify the various models of integration that apply in different areas of EU activities
  • Be familiar with the most topical challenges currently facing the EU
  • Be able to make a personal and reasoned judgment based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in the areas covered in the course.

Syllabus:

This subject will examine the main constitutional and institutional characteristics of the EU and offer an overview of its policies, in particular trade and external relations. In doing so, it places the legal rules governing the EU in their political and economic context.

Principal topics will include:

  • History, structure and institutions of the EU
  • Interactions between EU and national law
  • The rights of individuals under EU law
  • Free movement of goods
  • EU external relations
  • Sanctions, terrorism, human rights and EU law.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (8–11 May)

    or
     
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (11 June) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A. N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.LawLawYNNNParkvillePARKVILLEFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/732711732-7112

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