Bachelor of Law Degree: European Union Law

The Bachelor of Law degree course is made up of eighteen modules, including the European Union Law module.

The distance learning law course allows you to study for your Bachelor of Law degree through convenient and cost-effective home study. The legal degree program is structured in small, manageable modules, and to gain your LLB degree you will need to complete the necessary modules to gain 360 credits.

The European Union Law module of the distance learning law course will give you a thorough understanding of the legal system that underpins the operation and activities of the European Union. This fascinating area of law gives a clear picture of how the various legal systems of Europe can work together. As well as forming part of the distance learning LLB degree course, the European Union Law module can also be studied on a standalone basis as part of your personal development.

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European Union Law

The aim of this module is to give you an understanding of how the institutions of the European Union operate. Starting with a historical overview of European integration and the legal foundations of the EU, the module looks at the implications of membership of the Union and gives a selective review of some significant issues in European integration. Taking in the wider social and political implications, the module examines the scope of the Treaties, the nature of EU law and its relation to national law.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

>Historical overview of European integration and the legal foundations of the EU
>Scope of the Treaties
>The nature of EU law and its relation to national law
>Individual enforcement of community law
>Enforcement actions and references from national courts to the European Court of Justice
>The review of legality of community actions

Assessment

There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.