EU Law and Human Rights

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During class, the emphasis will be on solving case questions, as well as reading and analysing case law from the European Courts of Justice and Human Rights. Additionally, you will learn how to find your way in the tangle of European institutions. You will monitor current legal developments in European law and legislation and will interpret those developments for a client.

Useful to know

Start	September
Number of ECTS	30 Dutch Education System
Programme level	Minor
Programme code	ADR-MINOR-10-09
Language of instruction	English
Year of study	Year 3 or 4
Practical Matters	Housing and Immigration
Location	Utrecht Science Park

What do you need to enter this programme? And what can you expect when you apply? In this section you'll find all you need to know!

The minor EU Law and Human Rights is an excellent choice for students who have the ambition to work for an organization with international (legal) contacts in Europe. After completion of this minor, you will be able to distinguish yourself because you have learnt to (better) recognize signals indicating the applicability of European law. This will enable you to better assess the concrete consequences of European rules for everyday legal practice.

This minor programme is particularly suited for Law, Social Legal Services, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Journalism and Management, Economics & Law students. As this minor programme is also open to exchange students, you will work in a truly international environment.

Would you like to know more about this programme or do you have a specific question? Please contact the programme coordinators, Martijn Wools or Bart Hoeijmaekers.

The programme takes place during one semester (two blocks) and consists of the following courses:

Period	Title	Subject	ECTS
A Sept- Nov	Law of the European Union	EU-institutions and the internal market	5
	Human Rights Law in Europe	Freedom of speech and belief	5
	EU Moot Court Skills	Work as part of a team to argue the facts of a fictional case on either EU law or Human rights law before a (student) Court	5
B Nov - Jan	EU Social Law	EU labour law, EU social security law and discrimination	5
	EU Asylum Law	Entry in EU as an asylum seeker, Turkey-deal, procedure, return, and human rights incorporated	5
	EU law for sub-central authorities	State Aid Law and EU public procurement law	5

Students may swap one or more of the courses above. You may choose one of the following courses offered in collaboration with partners (subject to availability). If you want to know more, please contact programme coordinators Martijn Wools or Bart Hoeijmaekers.

Title

Subject

ECTS

International week Germany

Join the International week of Heidelberg College, Germany

3

Dutch as a second language

Available to international students only

5

In our Course Guides you can find all relevant information about the programme in one practical document. Download them here for your convenience.

This minor requires a general legal background and basic knowledge of European law. Therefore, the programme is particularly suited for This minor programme is particularly suited for Law, Social Legal Services, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Journalism and Management, Economics & Law students. To acquire a beginning of a general legal background and basic knowledge of European law interested students are advised to order and study the following recommended study material:

Anthony Arnull, European Union law: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2017, ISBN 978-0-19-874998-1

If you want to check whether the programme is for you, please contact our programme coordinators, Martijn Wools or Bart Hoeijmaekers.

English CEFR level B1.

Please note: You may be asked to take a language assessment test before the start of the programme. If your English language skills are below the required level, you may not be able to enter the course, as you need to be able to actively participate in (parts of) the programme. In all cases, the programme manager makes the final decision.

Dutch students are allowed to take the tests, which are set in English, in Dutch.

When you move to a different country to study, there are lots of things to arrange. For instance, where will you live, how much are the costs? Visit our practical information page to help you prepare your stay. It is also important to start arranging a living space as soon as possible. Our housing pages will help you on your way. A student living in the Netherlands needs about € 800 - 1000 a month to cover living expenses, such as housing, food and transportation. This includes insurances – health insurance is mandatory.

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Connect local and European laws

Concentrating on the implications of European legislation and its ever-increasing presence, the courses in this minor are predominantly legal, practical and topical in nature. With your fellow students you will study cases, learn how to advise clients and monitor developments.
Inspiring international setting

HU supports your ambitions. During your time in Utrecht, you will meet students from all over the world and make connections to last a lifetime.
Benefits of the Utrecht Science Park Campus

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