Foundations of Competition Law (M5074)
Foundations of Competition Law
Module M5074
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module looks at the development of competition law, its interaction with other legal fields, and its relevance for the (inter)national market robustness and human welfare protection. Focusing on the UK and EU law, the module offers a detailed discussion of three key competition infringements: anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant market power, and anti-competitive market concentrations. It also engages with the challenges of public and private competition enforcement and provides insights based on the discussion of landmark competition cases
Module learning outcomes
Know how competition affects markets, firms and consumers – LO1 remains unchanged
Demonstrate an ability to identify different types of anti-competitive practices
Demonstrate knowledge of the applicable UK competition law, as well as its similarities to and differences from the EU competition law
Develop an appreciation of the contemporary challenges of public and private competition enforcement.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010101 |
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