The Court of Justice of the European Union: Constitutional and Procedural Perspectives, 15 Credits

The course aims at deepening the student’s knowledge and understanding of the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the European Union’s complex, multilevel constitutional system. The dialogue that is taking place between the CJEU and the Member State’s constitutional and supreme courts is also discussed. Moreover, a special focus is placed on the CJEU’s institutional setting and decision-making process. Topics discussed during the course include the various procedures before the CJEU and the rule of law mechanism.

ECTS Credits

15 Credits

Level of education

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements (A1N)

School

School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences

When is the course offered?

Prerequisites: 180 credits at the bachelor level out of which 90 credits with increasing depth within law, and including 5 credits of EU law; alternatively, 180 credits at the bachelor level of which 90 credits with increasing depth within political science and 5 credits of EU law. Additional requirements: English Course 6/English Course B.

Selection: Academic points

Course syllabus

Application code: X3807