Balance of Power and Constitutional Enforcement (Juristprogrammet) 15 credits
About the course
The course focuses on two of the most central constitutional issues: balance of power and enforcement of constitutional rights, rules and principles. The approach of the course is comparative, and not limited to a single constitutional system. Rather, the course will study the issues, outlined below, by discussing examples from different jurisdictions, with some emphasis on European systems such as the European Union and the Council of Europe.
Balance of Power includes both vertical (actors on different constitutional levels) and horizontal perspectives (actors on the same constitutional level). Both perspectives can be applied both within and beyond a nation state. Constitutional Enforcement concerns the issue of moving from paper to reality, i.e. the legal protection of constitutional rights by courts and other authorities. The position and power of the courts as a guardian of constitutional rights is a central aspect of constitutional enforcement, including issues such as judicial independence, judicial review, and constitutional interpretation.
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This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
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Spring 2026
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Balance of Power and Constitutional Enforcement (Juristprogrammet)
Offered as a part of a Degree programme
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts19 January 2026
Ends24 March 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-25133
Eligibility Univ: 120 university credits from the Law Programme, or equivalent qualifications.ApplicationOnline applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
Total fee: SEK 24,150
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