The aim of the course is to convey a theory-based understanding of European governance, that is, the political system of the EU and its processes of policy-making and to encourage independent in-depth analysis of current key issues in European governance. The course is divided into two parts: an overview of the overarching themes of the course, and a study of a particular topic, related to the student´s own interest within the themes of the course. The course presents and investigates four themes: first, the development of the European project; second, the driving forces in European governance, elaborating on theories of European integration, as well as conflicting values in European governance and channels of interest mediation; third, the institutions of the EU and the operation of the decision-making machinery, focusing on executive, legislative and judicial politics; and forth, the output of the system in the form of markets, money and regulation; enlargement, justice and home affairs.