| Unit name | European Policy Process |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOLM1034 |
| Credit points | 15 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Smith |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will cover the governance of the European Union in a examination of the role of EU institutions in the policy process; the relationship between EU institutions, member state governments, supranational agencies; the emergence of policy networks and other interest groups. It aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the policy making process of the EU and, more specifically, to comprehend the role of a variety of institutions at the supranational, national and subnational levels in the policy process.
