Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI The Politics of the European Union
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 37827
Module Lead	Graham Timmins
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will consider the key issues and debates relating to the European Union and the European Integration process. It will examine both theoretically and empirically the historical context of European integration and the development of the EU treaty framework from 1945 to the modern day. It will focus on key European institutions, as well as major areas of policy and key external relations.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the historical context and theoretical perspectives on the European Union and integration process; Demonstrate a critical appreciation of EU governance covering institutions, policies and decision-making processes; 20. 3Analyse the EU’s external activities and relations.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 word briefing report (25%) 1x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment by failed component
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