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Postgraduate Course: EUCOTAX Wintercourse (LAWS11349)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Law CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryParticipation in the Eucotax Wintercourse involves the preparation of a substantial report, under supervision, on a topic of taxation, prior to participating in an intensive week of discussion and study of that topic with staff and students from other universities. This week culminates in the preparation by the group of a joint report covering the thirteen jurisdictions represented and after return, the final assessment requires reflection on the comparative element.
Course description The course will enable students to acquire an advanced understanding of an area of tax law with domestic and international implications, debate that issue with an international group of staff and students and work within a group to prepare an overarching report and present findings, in the context of significant time restraints and demonstrate their ability to learn from others.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 4, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 172 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) EUCOTAX paper 60%«br /»
Final Paper 40%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. The student will acquire knowledge and understanding of the particular topic under consideration, from a domestic, comparative, EU and international perspective.
  2. The course aims to further develop student abilities and skills in respect of the use of legal materials, appreciation of the law in context and evaluation and criticism.
Reading List
Given the changing nature of the topic, it is not possible to provide a reading list.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Students will develop their research skills in the writing of the country report
Keywordslaw,taxation
Contacts
Course organiserMs Sandra Eden
Tel: (0131 6)50 2627
Email:
Course secretaryMs Olivia Hayes
Tel: (0131 6)50 9588
Email:
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