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Research Project (GCCL) B (LAWS90073)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 3
Associate Professor Julie Clarke (Coordinator)
Term 4
Associate Professor Julie Clarke (Coordinator)
Overview
Availability | Term 3 - Online Term 4 - Online |
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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 and 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 non-legal background and interests.
Students will be expected to undertake a project that investigates research questions and draws on research methods informed primarily by their particular disciplinary background. For students with an economics background, for example, this may entail a project that uses economic research methods to investigate challenges involved in drafting and applying the law in this field. Students will be encouraged to identify research questions for the project that will be directly relevant to their particular areas of interest or career background or aspirations in the economics of this field.
Students will master sophisticated research and analytical techniques in conceptualising research frameworks, drawing on and synthesising extensive material from a range of sources 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 in Melbourne 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 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90069 | Competition Law in a Globalised World |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90071 | Institutions |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90072 | Mergers |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90066 | Unilateral Conduct |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90065 | Foundations: Competition Law & Economics |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
And one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS90070 | Consumer Protection |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LAWS90067 | Asian Competition Policy and Law |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
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 webinar, throughout term: weeks 1-8 (5%) and
- Research presentation and participation in research workshop, Week 8 (15%)
- Final assessment task (research paper) (max 10,000 words), Week 10 (80%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Julie Clarke Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 80 hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 16 July 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 16 September 2018 Last self-enrol date 17 July 2018 Census date 10 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 August 2018 Assessment period ends 23 September 2018 Term 3 contact information
Associate Professor Julie Clarke (Coordinator)
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Julie Clarke Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 80 hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 8 October 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 15 October 2018 to 9 December 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 October 2018 Census date 2 November 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 November 2018 Assessment period ends 16 December 2018 Term 4 contact information
Associate Professor Julie Clarke (Coordinator)
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 Global Competition and Consumer Law - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022