JUS5310 – EU Competition Law
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course examines the competition rules of the European Union; particularly the competition rules concerning undertakings in Articles 101-106 TFEU.
Competition law is the rules which regulate private firms` market conduct, in order to prevent anti-competitive effects on the markets and thereby to maintain efficient competition. Competition law contains three "pillars": prohibition of anti-competitive agreements (the "cartel prohibition"), prohibition of abuse of market power (the "abuse prohibition") and regulation of mergers and take-overs ("Merger Control"). These rules are supplemented both by other Treaty provisions as well as secondary legislation. The rules are of great significance since any firm may be subject to heavy fines and/or liability for damages if infringing them. The maximum fine for infringement may be as high as 10% of a firm`s annual turnover.
The European Commission plays an active part in enforcing the competition rules, and a study of Competition Law is therefore also a study of EU Administrative Law. This area of Law also gives the student a good opportunity to study the interrelation between Law and economics, since these legal norms often are based on economic theory.
Students need no former knowledge of EU Law before taking this course, but it may require some additional reading.
Students are expected to take an active part in the course since the emphasis is placed upon seminars and discussion groups rather than formal lectures. Students must also be prepared to give presentations to the rest of the group.
For students enrolled in Rettsvitenskap (jus) (master): Have you considered a specialization as part of your degree? The course is part of the profile Marked, innovasjon og konkurranse.
This subject is taught at Master 's level. The subject is also taught at Bachelor's level (10 ECTS credits), see JUR1310 – EU Competition Law (BA).
Learning outcome
See learning outcome for JUS5310
Admission to the course
You may register for this course if you have admission to a Master’s programme at UiO or the faculty's exchange programme and meet the formal prerequisites.
Have you met the formal prerequisites at another institution than the University of Oslo, and the results are not formally registered at UiO, you must apply for admission to courses at Master’s level (information in Norwegian only). Students with admission to Master’s degree programmes at other faculties than The Faculty of Law must also apply for admission.
All students are required to meet the formal prerequisites.
When your admission is in order you must register for courses in StudentWeb.
Special admission requirements
Students must fill one of these requirements:
- Passed 1st - 3rd year of the 5-years degree Master of Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) (or exams that qualify for exemption for these) or
- Hold a 5-years Master’s degree in Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) or equivalent.
Exemptions from the formal prerequisites will be given to students with admission to the faculty`s own exchange or master’s degree programmes. This rule does not apply to students with admission to other master’s degree programmes at the University of Oslo, unless otherwise agreed.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with JUR5310 – EC Competition Law (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUR1310 – EU Competition Law (BA).
- 10 credits overlap with JUR5290 – Konkurranserett (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUR1290 – Konkurranserett (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with VALECOMP – EC Competition Law (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUTECOMP – EC Competition Law (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with VALKONK – Konkurranserett (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUXKONK – Konkurranserett (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with JUS5290 – Konkurranserett (discontinued).
Teaching
Lectures/seminars
Language of teaching for this course is English. This means that all communication during lectures/seminars will be in English, and all literature and materials are in English.
Examination
Students are graded on the basis of a 4-hour written open book digital school examination.
The candidates will take the exam on a PC and the submission is digital in Inspera.?Read about School exams in Inspera
You must familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to exam support materials, and the use of sources and citations.
Examination support material
This is an open book digital school examination. You are permitted to use any materials written on paper during the examination. This includes books, lecture materials and your own notes, whether handwritten or printed. There are no restrictions on marking up or highlighting these written materials. Printouts/notes from Lovdata are allowed.
No electronic support materials are allowed. Lovdata Pro will be closed for all students during the 4 hour school exam.
Rules for citation are crucial for determining whether the use of exam resources is legal.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Guide on grading of elective courses, for examiners.
Resit an examination
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Resitting an examination.
- There are special rules for resitting a passed examination in the master`s programme in Law.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- How to use AI as a student
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.