SELU Teaching

Postgraduate Teaching

EU Law Foundations

This module is an introduction to EU law, primarily aimed at those graduate students who have not had a chance to study the module at undergraduate level.

EU International Relations Law

This module provides an in-depth study to the ever-expanding law of EU international relations. It positions the EU as an international player in a growing number of policy areas within the international legal system. To understand this ever-expanding role of the EU, the constitutional and substantive aspects of foreign relations of the EU are covered, as well as the policy issues which surround them. The module is therefore divided into three main themes: I. Constitutional Framework; II. External Law Making and III. Substantive Policy Areas. EU IR Law is an area of study in a dynamic period of development. The module provides insight to the projection of the EU internationally as a global actor and studies the reception of international law in the EU legal order.

Law and Policy of EU External Trade

This module will examine Europe’s key role in the development of international discussions about global trade. Disputes between Europe and states outside the European Union are resolved by a series of complicated trade agreements. Students will be provided with a sound introduction to the EU law governing trade and international economics.

Law of the European Convention on Human Rights

This module introduces students to the law of the ECHR.  It covers the procedure before the European Court of Human Rights as well as the key substantive rights, such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right not to be subjected to torture or inhuman or degrading treatment.

Undergraduate Teaching

European Union Law (Level 4)

This module, taught in the second term, covers what can be referred to as the European Union's constitutional law.  Students examine the nature of its legal order, with a particular focus on the doctrines which have been developed by the European Court of Justice and how these doctrines have led to individual citizens being able to rely upon EU law in the national courts. 

European Union Law (Level 5)

This module, taught in the second term, mainly deals with substantive EU law. It provides a thorough introduction to the Law of the Internal Market, especially the free movement of goods and persons.  

Law of the European Convention on Human Rights I (Level 5)

This module is intended to introduce students to the law of the European Convention on Human Rights. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the basic doctrinal concepts adopted by the European Court of Human Rights, such as the margin of appreciation, dynamic interpretation, European consensus, and proportionality.  Furthermore students are introduced to substantive rights, such as right to life, prohibition of torture and degrading treatment, prohibition of slavery, right to privacy and freedom of speech.

Law of the European Convention on Human Rights II (Level 5)

This module furthers students’ understanding of the law of the European Convention on Human Rights.  Students build on their knowledge from ECHR I.  More substantive rights are discussed, such as freedom of religion and right to property.  Furthermore, students are provided with a deep analysis of the institutional framework of the ECtHR and are confronted with questions of its legitimacy and reform.  

Law of the EU Internal Market (Level 6)

This module provides an in-depth study of the law of the internal market, looking in detail at the EU fundamental freedoms.

EU International Relations Law (Level 6)

This module provides an overview of the law, policy and current issues relevant to the ever-expanding law of EU international relations.

Counter-Terrorism Law (Level 6)

This module explores the European and international approaches to countering serious crime and terrorism through an examination of the proliferating body of anti-terrorism legislation stemming from the United Nations, international bodies and regional organisations. Counter-terrorism is a rapidly developing policy regime within both the international and European legal communities. As such, the module provides a critical overview of the institutional and legal counter-terrorism framework in both EU and public international law. It also considers the effectiveness of national action in preventing and suppressing terrorism.

For further information on these modules, see the Module Catalogue.