Studying at York
European Public Policy - POL00060M
- Department: Politics and International Relations
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of the course is to examine the historical context behind integration, the contemporary institutional set-up, the decision-making process and the main policies of the European Union (EU). These themes will help students better understand the policies and processes underpinning current debates on the EU’s future.
Module learning outcomes
Subject content:
- the historical development of the EU
- the internal organisation and functioning of the main EU institutions
- the main policies of the EU and its complex policy-making process
- topical issues in the governance of the EU
Academic and graduate skills
- Communication skills: Present written and oral material
- Interpersonal skills, including a negotiating exercise
- Research skills, especially the use of primary EU sources
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Students will receive written timely feedback on their formative assessment. They will also have the opportunity to discuss their feedback during the module tutor’s feedback and guidance hours.
Indicative reading
Bache, I., George, S. and Bulmer, S., Parker, O. (2014). Politics in the European Union, 4thedition. Oxford: OUP.
Jones, E., Menon, A. and Weatherhill, S. (2012). The Oxford Handbook of the European Union.Oxford: OUP.
Richardson, J. and Mazey, S. (eds.) (2015). European Union: Power and Policy-Making, 4th edition.Abingdon: Routledge.
Wallace, W. H., Pollack, M. and Young, A. (eds.) (2015). Policy-Making in the European Union,7hedition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.