Module catalogue

LL6061 - Law of the European Union II (2026/27)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2026/27

Module title

Law of the European Union II

Module level

Honours (06)

Credit rating for module

School

Guildhall School of Business and Law

Total study hours

150

114 hours	Guided independent study
36 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Qualifying mark	Description
Coursework	100%		Coursework (2,000 words maximum)

Running in 2026/27

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

Period	Campus	Day	Time	Module Leader
Spring semester	North	Tuesday	Afternoon

Module summary

This core LLB module builds on the knowledge gained in the Law of the European Union I and provides you with a detailed understanding of the underlying concepts of European Union Law and its relationship to domestic law of the Member States.

In this module you will be able to develop a sound understanding of the key areas of EU law such as EU citizenship; the rights of EU workers; free movement of goods; and competition law.

You will develop several key transferable skills including independent research, critical analysis and academic writing in the context of the Law of the European Union and how to use primary and secondary sources of law.

This module will provide you with the opportunity to choose a subject of assessment within the syllabus according to your own particular interests, in accordance with the Inclusive Assessment aims of the ESJ Framework.

This module supports graduate opportunity and employability by giving you key knowledge of a subject which is practised within the professional legal sector; and by giving you a host of transferable skills, including research, critical thinking and communication.

Syllabus

1. EU Citizenship (LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4)

Acquiring and loosing EU citizenship.
Derived rights.

2. Rights of EU Workers (LO1, LO2, LO3)

Prohibition of direct and indirect discrimination of workers (Article 45 TFEU).
Removal/deportation from host State.

3. Free Movement of Goods (LO1, LO2, LO3)

Tariff and tax barriers (Articles 28-31TFEU and Article 110 TFEU).
Non-tariff barriers (Articles 34 and 36 TFEU).

4. Competition Law (LO1, LO2, LO3)

Anticompetitive practice (Article 101 TFEU).
Abuse of a dominant position (Article 102 TFEU).

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

Learning & Teaching Strategy
Weekly two-hour lecture and one-hour seminar.

The lecture will be used for:
• Dissemination of knowledge through an overview of each topic with detailed guidance on appropriate aspects;
• An introduction to relevant academic literature;
• Guidance on learning strategies;
• Use of WebLearn and IT resources;
• Whole group questions and discussion.
The seminar will be used for the development of skills necessary to attain the module learning outcomes through:
• Written and oral questions/answers designed to reinforce fundamental rules, principles and cases;
• A range of step-by-step analytical exercises;
• Problem solving;
• IT tasks, such as research of cases and statutes;
• Legal writing;
• Oral presentation;
• Oral communication;
• Teamwork.

Blended Learning
All learning materials, previous examination questions and sample Q/A’s will be on blackboard for use in directed private study.

Student engagement will be encouraged in both lectures and seminars through weekly use of WebLearn for access to all of the above materials.

There will be required use of the professional legal databases, especially Westlaw and Lexis Library, for legal research.

Opportunities for reflective learning/pdp
Each weekly seminar will contain space for students to reflect on what they have learnt in relation to the overall syllabus. There will be frequent feedback opportunities structured into the timetable and a range of sample answers posted onto WebLearn.

Employability
Employability strategy will aim to acquaint students with a range of employment avenues both in the legal profession and in those professions into which legal qualifications and skills are transferable.

Student’s Study Responsibilities
The need for attendance, punctuality, preparation and engagement will be emphasised with particular reference to written and IT research, problem-solving, team-work, discussion, debate and critical awareness of the subject.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

1, Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the syllabus.

2. Demonstrate the ability critically to discuss case study problems relating to the syllabus, devising and sustaining arguments, and showing appreciation of uncertainties and ambiguities in legal principles and policy.

3. Demonstrate the ability to write critical, discursive essays relating to the topics covered in the syllabus, commenting on current research and primary sources.

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