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Postgraduate Module Descriptor
LAWM087: Competition Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module's precise content may vary, it is envisaged that the syllabus will include all/some of the following topics, which will be covered in this order.
Content, Context and Modernisation of Competition law; Article 101 TFEU: Defining Relevant Markets and the Undertaking, criteria of assessment.
Article 101 TFEU Analysis & Article 102 TFEU: The abuse of dominance.
European Merger Control Regulation 139/2004
Article 106 TFEU: States and Markets.
Articles 107-109 TFEU State Aids Policy
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 270 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 30 | 10 x 3 hour Lecturer-led seminars |
| Guided independent study | 150 | Preparation for seminars |
| Guided independent study | 120 | Preparation and writing of summative essay assessment |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
See in particular the Web pages of the European Commission on:
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html
Case law of the European Court of Justice available at: http://curia.eu
Other Learning Resources
Westlaw, Lexis, EURLex