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Research Project (GCCL) A (LAWS90068)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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In this capstone subject students will conduct in-depth research and produce a substantial research paper on a topic relevant to competition or consumer law. Students will be individually supervised in their research by a subject coordinator, including in relation to the identification of their research topic and methodological design. It will be open to students to formulate topics and draw on methods aligned with their legal background and interests.
Students will be expected to undertake a project that investigates research questions and draws on research methods that are primarily law-related. These students will be encouraged to identify research questions for the project that will be directly relevant to their particular areas of interest in legal practice in this field (for example, in mergers, cartels or unilateral conduct).
Students will master sophisticated research and analytical techniques in conceptualising research frameworks, drawing on and synthesising extensive theoretical and comparative material to enrich their analysis and conclusions and exploring at an advanced level the legal, economic and practical implications of their findings. The subject will involve students in presenting their research project and being tested by experts on their research methods, analysis and conclusions, either in person at a workshop or online. Students will be encouraged to produce research papers of publishable quality and assisted in seeking out publication opportunities.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have developed:
- An advanced knowledge of the topic relevant to their competition and consumer law research project;
- Sophisticated cognitive and technical skills relevant to conducting research in the field of competition and consumer law; and
- A capacity to use the knowledge and skills students have gained in the subject in a way that demonstrates effective autonomy, judgment, adaptability and responsibility as an expert learner and practitioner in the field of international competition and consumer law.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Each of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS90064 | Cartels |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90069 | Competition Law in a Globalised World | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
LAWS90071 | Institutions | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
LAWS90072 | Mergers |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90066 | Unilateral Conduct |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90065 | Foundations: Competition Law & Economics |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
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12.5 |
And one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS90070 | Consumer Protection | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
LAWS90067 | Asian Competition Policy and Law | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Participation in and contributions to discussion board; tutorials and research workshop, Throughout term: weeks 1-8 (20%)
- Final assessment task (research paper) (max 10,000 words), Week 9 (80%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
150 hours Students are expected to log into the LMS and familiarise themselves with the subject, layout, navigation, activities, readings and assessment the week before formal teaching begins. Students will not be expected to complete any set tasks or readings but will be encouraged to make a start on readings for the module if they so choose.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered completely online and there are no printed subject materials.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Laws (Global Competition and Consumer Law) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022