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It is the first time in history that we can approach the problem of European security architecture in terms of governance, rather than hegemony or the balance of power. The proliferation of European and global institutions concerned with addressing different dimensions of broadly defined security is encouraging and an indication of progress in light of the extremely violent first half of the 20th century.

At the same time, however, some of Europe’s centuries-old demons seem to have returned with vengeance (conflict with Russia) and new challenges undermine the established security order (Brexit). At the centre of these progressive and regressive developments is the EU and the ever-important problem of the nature and scope of European integration. In the field of international security, the EU has made an important, if often overlooked progress, transforming the very approach to long-term security challenges. At the same time, the security dimension of European integration is very much work in progress and, in light of the aforementioned challenges, raises some fundamental questions.

It is the first time in history that we can approach the problem of European security architecture in terms of governance, rather than hegemony or the balance of power. The proliferation of European and global institutions concerned with addressing different dimensions of broadly defined security is encouraging and an indication of progress in light of the extremely violent first half of the 20th century.

At the same time, however, some of Europe’s centuries-old demons seem to have returned with vengeance (conflict with Russia) and new challenges undermine the established security order (Brexit). At the centre of these progressive and regressive developments is the EU and the ever-important problem of the nature and scope of European integration. In the field of international security, the EU has made an important, if often overlooked progress, transforming the very approach to long-term security challenges. At the same time, the security dimension of European integration is very much work in progress and, in light of the aforementioned challenges, raises some fundamental questions.

It is the first time in history that we can approach the problem of European security architecture in terms of governance, rather than hegemony or the balance of power. The proliferation of European and global institutions concerned with addressing different dimensions of broadly defined security is encouraging and an indication of progress in light of the extremely violent first half of the 20th century.

At the same time, however, some of Europe’s centuries-old demons seem to have returned with vengeance (conflict with Russia) and new challenges undermine the established security order (Brexit). At the centre of these progressive and regressive developments is the EU and the ever-important problem of the nature and scope of European integration. In the field of international security, the EU has made an important, if often overlooked progress, transforming the very approach to long-term security challenges. At the same time, the security dimension of European integration is very much work in progress and, in light of the aforementioned challenges, raises some fundamental questions.

It is the first time in history that we can approach the problem of European security architecture in terms of governance, rather than hegemony or the balance of power. The proliferation of European and global institutions concerned with addressing different dimensions of broadly defined security is encouraging and an indication of progress in light of the extremely violent first half of the 20th century.

At the same time, however, some of Europe’s centuries-old demons seem to have returned with vengeance (conflict with Russia) and new challenges undermine the established security order (Brexit). At the centre of these progressive and regressive developments is the EU and the ever-important problem of the nature and scope of European integration. In the field of international security, the EU has made an important, if often overlooked progress, transforming the very approach to long-term security challenges. At the same time, the security dimension of European integration is very much work in progress and, in light of the aforementioned challenges, raises some fundamental questions.

This module examines European Union (EU) law and the ongoing UK-EU relationship. The focus of the first part is upon the EU institutions and law-making power, and key principles of EU law. With this structural foundation in place attention turns to EU substantive law in the second part, examining the core principles and rules of the EU internal market. The third (final) part of the module moves to consider the post-Brexit legal, economic and political relationship between the European Union and UK.

Building on the knowledge developed in the first two parts, this final part examines the ongoing dynamic impact of EU law in the UK legal order, the tension between UK exercise of sovereignty and the need for legal certainty, and the realities of the ongoing regulatory relationship between the two jurisdictions which is governed by the UK-EU trade agreement and shaped in part by the particular political and economic position of Northern Ireland.

This module examines European Union (EU) law and the ongoing UK-EU relationship. The focus of the first part is upon the EU institutions and law-making power, and key principles of EU law. With this structural foundation in place attention turns to EU substantive law in the second part, examining the core principles and rules of the EU internal market. The third (final) part of the module moves to consider the post-Brexit legal, economic and political relationship between the European Union and UK.

Building on the knowledge developed in the first two parts, this final part examines the ongoing dynamic impact of EU law in the UK legal order, the tension between UK exercise of sovereignty and the need for legal certainty, and the realities of the ongoing regulatory relationship between the two jurisdictions which is governed by the UK-EU trade agreement and shaped in part by the particular political and economic position of Northern Ireland.

This module examines European Union (EU) law and the ongoing UK-EU relationship. The focus of the first part is upon the EU institutions and law-making power, and key principles of EU law. With this structural foundation in place attention turns to EU substantive law in the second part, examining the core principles and rules of the EU internal market. The third (final) part of the module moves to consider the post-Brexit legal, economic and political relationship between the European Union and UK.

Building on the knowledge developed in the first two parts, this final part examines the ongoing dynamic impact of EU law in the UK legal order, the tension between UK exercise of sovereignty and the need for legal certainty, and the realities of the ongoing regulatory relationship between the two jurisdictions which is governed by the UK-EU trade agreement and shaped in part by the particular political and economic position of Northern Ireland.

Evaluating Widening Participation Initiatives (1) is the second module in the Postgraduate Certificate in Widening Participation and Evaluation. It will provide you with an understanding of how to effectively approach evaluation from a substantive and conceptual perspective that will see you consider evaluation design right from the outset of your intervention planning.

Similar to module one, an overview of key themes will be introduced in the first of the learning retreats, offered at the beginning of semester one, with the majority of content delivered in the second half of the first semester. You will be encouraged to share your current evaluation practices with other learners on the course to support in the sharing and learning of good practice.

In this module, you will learn to consider evaluation as a holistic concept, removed from simple, reductive measures of success or monitoring processes. You will understand the value of Theories of Change, beyond just the need of completion, exploring templates with which to develop a core theory of change. This forms the summative assessment for this module, in preparation of an enhanced theory of change, which will be assessed at the end of the semester. You will build confidence in using theories of change and espousing their utility within your team or at an institutional level.

Evaluating Widening Participation Initiatives (1) is the second module in the Postgraduate Certificate in Widening Participation and Evaluation. It will provide you with an understanding of how to effectively approach evaluation from a substantive and conceptual perspective that will see you consider evaluation design right from the outset of your intervention planning.

Similar to module one, an overview of key themes will be introduced in the first of the learning retreats, offered at the beginning of semester one, with the majority of content delivered in the second half of the first semester. You will be encouraged to share your current evaluation practices with other learners on the course to support in the sharing and learning of good practice.

In this module, you will learn to consider evaluation as a holistic concept, removed from simple, reductive measures of success or monitoring processes. You will understand the value of Theories of Change, beyond just the need of completion, exploring templates with which to develop a core theory of change. This forms the summative assessment for this module, in preparation of an enhanced theory of change, which will be assessed at the end of the semester. You will build confidence in using theories of change and espousing their utility within your team or at an institutional level.

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of the nature of studies to monitor and evaluate intervention programmes, using examples from Government and other related areas. There is a particular focus on the contribution of statistical methods in both the design and analysis of such studies.