EU Competition Law

Through the course you will gain an understanding of the substantive rules of EU Competition Law and the procedural framework in which they operate. This programme is studied by professionals alongside full time work commitments. The estimated time commitment is 240 hours of self study plus 32 hours teaching at the weekend seminars. Further time is needed in April for the coursework and May for examination preparation. Students are expected to manage their time independently. Please note that the optional MA (second year) is only available for application once the Postgraduate Diploma has been completed at Merit level.

Key benefits:

• Gives an in-depth insight into European Competition Law principles and practice.
• Course materials are written by leading academics at King's College London and by professional experts in the field.
• Can be studied anywhere in the world.
• Weekend seminars led by programme directors.
• Hard copy study material with online additional support, one year traditional cohort.
• Established programme with an enviable reputation in the sector and exceptional ratings by students.

Our distance learning EU Competition Law programme is particularly suited for practising lawyers and regulators or if you have a specific need for knowledge in this area.

MA, PgDip

The PG Diploma programme is structured into three modules of 12 units in total. Each unit comes in the form of hard copy print and as a pdf file via the programme website. The units are designed to be largely self-contained, but recommended and further reading will be suggested. Some of the further reading suggestions may not be readily available online, either at King's library or elsewhere, so students may have to source recommended reading themselves.

A unit will comprise text, copies of relevant Regulations, Commission Decisions and Notices, Judgments of the General Court and the Court of the European Union. Practical examples, questions and model answers will test your knowledge as you progress. It is anticipated that each unit will require a student to spend approximately twenty hours' study plus questions plus further time for reading and completion of the assignments. Extra time must be set aside in April and May to complete the coursework and to prepare for the written examination in May. Units are sent by air courier.

Alongside the paper based programme material students will also be able to view and download their material from a website specifically designed for their programme. This programme is designed as a traditional paper based distance learning course that is supported by additional online resources and facilities. Students are required to engage with the online platform during their studies. Units will be uploaded in a pdf format on their despatch date. The programme specific website also offers students the opportunity to interact with each other, post questions for the programme director and view any other information relevant to the course.

Fees:

• Full time overseas fees: PG Dip:

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