LLM

LLM/MA European Union Law
The course is intended for those concerned with developing both a professional and academic interest in the European Union and its legal and political dynamics. Experience shows that course members are part of the "global village" with a spread of participants covering a seemingly infinite number of vocations, age groups, countries and nationalities, all with a shared interest in learning about the European Union. This diversity is one of the most exciting features of the University of Leicester distance learning experience.

Aims
The overall aims of the programme are:
• To provide you with a working knowledge of the European Union's institutional framework including the legislative process and the judicial system;
• To develop your understanding of the methods adopted by the European Union to achieve the goals of economic and political integration through the Single Market and Economic and Monetary Union;
• To provide specialist expertise by offering you a choice between modules emphasising either commercial law or employment law;
• To enable you to have an operational understanding of the relationship between the commercial, employment and political aims of the European Union;
• To enable you to comment critically on all aspects of European Union law and policy which you have encountered during the course programme.

Structure of the Course
Students can choose to specialise in either the commercial or employment aspects of European Union Law. The residential programme will be common for the whole group with separate seminars and workshops for certain sessions. The first two modules on the Community legal order and the internal market are common to all students. The final two modules contain specific units on commercial law or employment law together with some areas to be covered by the whole student group. Successful students will have their specialism reflected in their degree award. In making your choice you should refer to the accompanying chart of the programme outline on page 10 which sets out the course modules including the options that form part of Modules 3 and 4.
The programme of study will enable you to cover the four modules by distance learning over an eighteen-month period beginning in October in the year of entry. Each of the modules will last approximately fifteen weeks and around ten to fifteen hours per week study time should be allowed.

Modules
Module 1: The Foundations of European Union Law
This module is concerned with the economic, political and legal development of the European Community and the Union. The course materials will provide you with a working knowledge of the Union institutions; an understanding of the Community law-making process; the interpretative approach of the European Court of Justice; the relationship between Community law and national law and the application of general principles of law. The final unit will address the emerging area of fundamental rights.

Module 2 The Internal Market and Economic and Monetary Union
This module will provide an overview of the fundamental freedoms that underpin the Internal Market and an assessment of Economic and Monetary Union. The materials will enable you to gain an understanding of the rules relating to free movement of goods, persons and services; the specific free movement rights associated with Union Citizenship; and the legal framework of Economic and Monetary Union.

Module 3 (Commercial) Competition Policy
This optional module identifies the goals of the Community's competition policy by focusing on the key principles of the rules relating to restrictive practices, abuses of market power and mergers. There will also be an overview of the Community law regimes for the supervision of State aids and subsidies. The module will examine the dividing line between matters of Community jurisdiction and those falling within the competence of national authorities or allowing national derogations from Community law obligations. We conclude the module by focusing on the particular impact of competition policy in the field of intellectual property law.

Module 3 (Employment) Social Policy
This optional module explores the origins and development of Community social policy from the Treaty of Rome through to the expansion of the Community's aspirations with the launch of the "Social Charter" and the controversy over the adoption of the revised "Social Chapter" of the EC Treaty. A number of themes will be addressed including the scope of employment protection initiatives and occupational health and safety. Community equalities law will be featured in Module 4 (Employment).

Module 4 (Commercial) Commercial law and consumer protection
This optional module begins with an examination of the competence of the Community in the fields of commercial policy and external relations. The exclusive nature of Community policy in the commercial field will be considered together with its impact on trade agreements. This will link in with an examination of the Community's legal competence in external policy areas. The second unit contains an introduction to Community company law with some pointers for students wishing to research further in this complex area. Finally, there will be some material on the increasingly significant area of consumer protection policy with a focus on selected developments of interest.

Module 4 (Employment) Equalities, employment and consumer protection
This optional module begins with a discussion on the scope of the principle of equality and a detailed examination of developments in the fields of equal pay and equal treatment. Consideration will be given to the widening approach of the Union towards equality with developments in policies concerning racism and xenophobia, disability and ageism. The module will also address the increasing emphasis on labour market policies now buttressed by the Amsterdam Employment Title. Finally, there will be some material on the increasingly significant area of consumer protection policy with a focus on selected developments of interest.

ΔΙΚΑΙΟΛΟΓΗΤΙΚΑ ΠΟΥ ΣΥΝΟΔΕΥΟΥΝ ΤΗΝ ΑΙΤΗΣΗ
• Αντίγραφο πτυχίου ή επαγγελματικού διπλώματος
• Βιογραφικό σημείωμα
• Δυο συστατικές επιστολές

LLM/MA and Diploma in Law and Employment Relations

Who is the Course for?
The course is intended for those concerned with developing both a professional and academic interest in the practice of employment law or the management of employment relationships.

The Aims of the Programme
• provide an understanding of the legal basis of the employment relationship
• better enable students to manage employment relations, including matters such as collective and individual dismissals
• appreciate the impact of anti-discrimination and equal opportunities policy, law and practice
• appreciate new and emerging aspects of employment law, such as consultation and participation
• give an understanding of collective employment relations
• provide a working knowledge of United Kingdom and European Community case law in the employment sphere
• appreciate the emerging fundamental rights aspects of employment law
• understand the legal implications of new forms of work and working practices
• enable students to approach Employment Tribunals with greater confidence

Structure of the Course

The course is based upon the principle of continuous assessment rather than formal examinations. Students are required to complete an assignment which must be within the range 5,000 - 7,500 words at the end of each module.

Successful completion of the four taught modules to a satisfacto ry level will entitle candidates to proceed to the dissertation stage. The dissertation, of between 12,000 and 15,000 words, on an approved subject of the student's own choosing will be presented for the degree of LL.M. or M.A.

Students are required to complete the following course modules by distance learning over an eighteen-month period beginning in September. Each of the modules will last approximately fifteen weeks and approximately ten to fifteen hours per week study time should be allowed.

At the end of each of the periods allowed for study of the course modules, there will be a residential weekend. Students are expected to attend at least two of the residentials and are strongly advised to attend all of them as they form an integral part of the course.

Module 1: Contemporary Employment Relations:
• The Development of Employment Relations
• Individual Employment Relationship
• Constituting the Contract of Employment
• Sources of Terms of the Contract of Employment
• Contents of the Contract of Employment

Module 2: Equality at work
• Labour Market Segmentation and Diversity
• Impact of Community Law on UK Employment Regulation
• Discrimination Law
• Pregnancy and Maternity and Parental Leave Rights
• Disability in Employment
• Equal Opportunities in the Workplace

Module 3: Termination of Employment and Individual Dispute Resolution
• Termination of Employment at Common Law
• Unfair Dismissal
• Employment Tribunal Procedure
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment

Module 4: Collective Bargaining, Conflict Resolution, and Social Dialogue
• Collectivisation and the Labour Market
• Freedom of Association
• Trade Union Recognition
• Employee Representation and Consultation
• Regulation of Industrial Conflict

ΔΙΚΑΙΟΛΟΓΗΤΙΚΑ ΠΟΥ ΣΥΝΟΔΕΥΟΥΝ ΤΗΝ ΑΙΤΗΣΗ
• Αντίγραφο πτυχίου ή επαγγελματικού διπλώματος
• Βιογραφικό σημείωμα
• Δυο συστατικές επιστολές