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Master of Global Competition and Consumer Law (MC-GCCLAW) // Course structure
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Julie Clarke
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Course structure
Students must complete 100 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects, of which 25 credit points will represent a capstone experience in the course. The capstone will comprise of Research in Competition & Consumer Law (LAWS90073) along with one other subject that has a research paper option.
Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete Fundamentals of the Common Law (LAWS70217). It is strongly recommended this subject be taken at the start of the course.
Intensive teaching period (mix of delivery modes)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS90289 | Asia-Pacific Comparative Consumer Law | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS70380 | Australian Consumer Law | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90095 | International Trade and Competition Law | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90165 | Regulating AI | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS70046 | Trade Marks and Unfair Competition | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS70385 | White Collar Crime | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90111 | Chinese Competition Law and Policy | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90171 | Competition in Digital Markets | November (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LAWS70208 | Competition Law, IP & Personality Rights | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS70082 | Privacy Law |
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| LAWS90279 | ASEAN Competition Regime | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS90309 | Comparative EU and US Antitrust Law | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS90070 | Consumer Protection | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
Extended teaching period (online learning)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS90287 | Australian Merger Law | July (Online) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90064 | Cartels | October (Online) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90069 | Competition Law in a Globalised World | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS90065 | Competition Law and Economics |
January (Online)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
| LAWS90072 | Mergers | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| LAWS90073 | Research in Competition & Consumer Law | May (Online) |
12.5 |
| LAWS90066 | Abuse of Market Power | May (Online) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 21 January 2026