Module manager: Josh Warburton
Email: J.Warburton1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
| LAW3145 | European Union Law |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module considers the history and structure of the EU and the development of EU law and the role that law has played in the process of integration, by means of doctrinal development by the Court of Justice of the European Union. Particular attention is given to the constitutionalisation of the EU through case law, Treaty reforms and other mechanisms. The course also focuses on substantive law and the provisions which form the basis of the internal market: Free Movement of Persons, of Goods and of Services. The module provides opportunity to study the constitutional and institutional structures of the EU, the way in which EU law impacts upon national law, and law-making in the internal market.
Using a variety of materials – journal articles, case law and official documents - this module aims to give students a thorough grounding in this world of law through exploration of the constitutional and institutional foundations of the EU and specific core topics of substantive law.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
- Identify the significance of legal concepts, values, principles, and rules within broader cultural and societal debates, particularly in regards to the European Union;
- Analyse legal and non-legal information to gain insights into how European Union law operates within broader societal contexts ;
- Use theories and legal authorities to formulate responses to actual and hypothetical problems relating to the law of the European Union;
- Employ various research methods to conduct independent legal research, integrating different sources of European Union law.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
Apply critical thinking to analyse complex legal issues, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving
Frame complex questions clearly and use research methodologies to approach these questions systematically
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Seminar | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 179 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
179
A formal formative assessment opportunity will be provided for the summative assessment task, which is specifically pedagogically aligned to that task. As part of this, each student will receive feedback designed to support the development of knowledge and skills that will be later assessed in the summative task.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Coursework | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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