Law | Legal
Award in European Union Law
This study programme will serve as a basic introduction to the European Union and its unique legal order vis-à-vis its sovereign members
Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the development of the Union treaties and the composition of the most important bodies of the Union and their powers and competencies. They will also gain a comprehensive understanding of EU law (directives and regulations) and the manner in which they apply to member states, in terms of applicability and direct effect.
This unit will also encourage further study into the workings and jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice, its proceedings and powers, together with a basic introduction to the concept of the four freedoms of the Union
8th Jan 24
Start Date
100 Hours
Duration
MQF L5
Certification
KPMG Learning Academy
Course Provider
€475
Prerequisites
See Below
Basis
Part-Time
Location
Online
Course Fees
€475
What you'll learn
By the end of the study programme, participants will have been exposed to and:
- Understand the basic concepts and fundamental principles of the Union
- Grasp the basic principles of Union law and the application thereof
- Study the correlation between the supranational nature of the Union vis-a-vis the sovereignty of its Member States
- A thorough understanding of the principles of Union law and the historical development of the Treaties constituting it
- An understanding of all forms of Union legislation and accords
- The implications of the supremacy of Union law supremacy on Member States
- The manner in which Union law is drafted, approved and applied
- Competence in interpreting Union law and understanding the manner in which it is applied in the local scenario
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in understanding European Union Law, In-house lawyers, lawyers working in private practice, law students.
Prerequisites
- 2 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better, and 3 Intermediate level subjects at Grade C or better. 1 of any of these subjects must be Maltese or English
OR - 3 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better
OR - Mature / Adult learning student (must be at least 23 when the course starts) subject to an interview by the Head of the Academy.
Course Modules
Course Provider
The KPMG Learning Academy aims to leverage on an extensive amount of subject matter expertise generated from years of experience and hands-on approach of its trainers, in a Big 4 International Audit and Consultancy firm.
It provides diverse educational and training programmes which include ACCA qualifications, Continuous Professional Education seminars in accounting, tax, people management and other areas, postgraduate and undergraduate degrees and industry certifications.
Training is delivered in different formats, from live online sessions, to eLearning modules, classroom and blended training courses. All sessions offered by the Academy can be tailored to the individual needs of a business, while new subject areas can be explored according to the business’ requirements. The Academy works with its clients to design and build effective and practical learning solutions centred on the learner experience.
The Academy has its own Learning Management System (LMS) for online learning which can also be made available to businesses as repository of the eLearning content for access by their employees.
KPMG Learning Academy is licensed as a Further and Higher Education Institution (License number: 2017 – 010) by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education.
