Political Science: EU Law

In this course, you will learn how the EU has developed from an international agreement into an autonomous legal order. It starts with describing the EU constitutional structure and institutions, with a special emphasis on the role of the European Court of Justice. You will explore key principles, such as the direct effect and the primacy of EU law, which are elaborated on in detail.

Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on the internal market and the four freedoms that are central to European integration. Coupled to this, you will learn about issues of current relevance in the EU, such as climate policy and the social dimension. BREXIT and the EU’s external competences in global interactions are examined. Finally, you will discuss emerging challenges, including fundamental rights protection and the common foreign and security policy from a legal point of view.

Eden and Campus Paradis: a central study environment in Lund

Campus Paradis is home to the social science programmes. The campus area is located in the centre of Lund, a stone's throw from the University Main Building and the cathedral, which makes it easy for those who commute.

The Department of Political Science is located in a building called Eden in the middle of the Paradis neighbourhood. Here you will find lecture halls and plenty of space to sit on your own and study on several floors.

In the leafy Campus Paradis you will find the Social Sciences Library (Sambib) and the University Library (UB), where you can borrow course literature and find a quiet place to study. On the campus, you will also find Samvetet, where the student union for social scientists is located.

The cultural-historical buildings in the area were formerly hospitals and have therefore been given names such as Gamla kirurgen (The Old Surgeon) and Gamla barnsjukhuset (The Old Children's Hospital). There are two cafés: Karnas Café at the School of Social Work and Café Eden.

Welcome to a classic campus area in a classic educational city!

The course mixes lectures and seminars and is highly interactive. You are encouraged to come prepared and actively contribute with questions and analysis in all teaching moments.

There is a strong focus on learning to read and understand case law from the Court of Justice, and several seminars are designed to assist you in acquiring the relevant experience in this regard. Group work and presentations offer you the possibility to develop practical skills in working with legal material and prepare solid analysis and lines of argumentation.

The aim of the course is to give you a solid basis in EU law and to provide tools to understand the EU as a legal entity, as well as to open the door to legal methodology and analysis.

After completing the course, you will have a thorough understanding of EU legislation and case law, as well as the foundational rights enjoyed by all EU citizens. 

Prerequisites

At least 150 higher education credits, including a Bachelor's degree essay in Political Science or Peace and Conflict Studies or the equivalent disciplines, and English course 6/B

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 31,250
First payment: SEK 31,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.