The Single Market of the EU (M6431)
The Single Market of the European Union
Module M6431
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module examines the European Single Market as developed by the European Union (EU), with an emphasis on the role of law as a tool of European integration. The module concentrates on a detailed study of the EU substantive law, particularly in relation to the single market in persons, goods, services, as well as non-market issues such as citizenship of the EU.
Module learning outcomes
Explain the nature, characteristics and key elements of the European Single Market
Understand the impact of the European Single Market on national systems
Interpret and apply key principles, rules and concepts of the European Single Market to factual situations
Critically assess the contribution of the Court of Justice to the development of the European Single Market
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Exam (1500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Spring Semester Week 9 Wed 14:00 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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