Basic EU Law

Education facts

Code: 2JU002

The overall aim of the course is for students to attain basic knowledge of the EU legal system. The course is broadly divided into three parts. The first part consists of a presentation of the historical background of the EU, its institutional structure, the character of its legal sources and its policy-making process. The second part gives an overview of the substantive rights and obligations protected by EU law with a focus on the rules of the internal market and fundamental rights. The third and final part focuses on the enforcement of EU law vis-à-vis the Union, the Member States, and individuals. All aspects of this course, including the examination, are conducted in English

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Basic EU Law

  Umeå University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %