Economics for Competition Law

Master

Distance

£ 3,330 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Economic evidence and analysis play a crucial role in cases brought before the European Commission, national authorities and courts. Our Economics for Competition Law distance-learning programme brings economic theory to the practice of competition law by covering conceptual foundations as applied in the context of competition law. 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Gives an in-depth insight into the application of Economics to Competition Law.
Course materials are written by experts in the field.
Weekend seminars led by programme directors.
Can be studied anywhere in the world.
Hard copy study material with online additional support, traditional one year cohort
Established programme with an enviable reputation in the sector and exceptional ratings by students.

This programme attracts a far reaching international cohort of economic and legal professionals. With its specific focus this programme gives the student the in-depth knowledge to progress in the field of competition law.

Completing this rigorous programme will you give you a competitive edge in the job market. With its practical approach you can apply your expertise immediately to your work environment. You will also have opportunities to network with professionals in your area from all over the world. Programme graduates are mostly professionals who enjoy specialisation and promotion in their existing workplace or new employment destinations.

Applicants must normally hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree in law/economics/related discipline, or be a qualified barrister or solicitor.
Applications from candidates who have achieved a comparable academic level through past studies and where previous study, work or experience has made the applicant a suitable candidate for admission may also be considered.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Competition Law
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Economics of Competition Law
  • Economics of Articles
  • Merger analysis
  • Empirical Analysis
  • Economics Law
  • Law Issue

Course programme

Structure

Programmes are divided into modules. You will normally take:
  • PG Diploma – modules totalling 120 credits
  • MA – modules totalling 180 credits (120 credits from the Pg Diploma and 60 credits for the MA dissertation).Required Modules

PG Dip
You are required to take the following modules:

  • Foundations of the Economics of Competition Law (40 Credits)
  • Economics of Articles 101 and 102 (40 Credits)
  • Merger Analysis, state aid and empirical analysis (40 Credits)

MA
You are required to take the following module:

  • Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for this programme.

Assessment

Students will be required to submit three 2000-word assignments in April of the first year. Together these assignments constitute 30% of the final overall mark for the Postgraduate Diploma.
The three-hour written examination will take place during May 2020 either at King's College London or a different venue in London. Arrangements can be made to sit the examination at a venue in your country. This arrangement carries a fee by King's College London and the invigilating institution. Successful candidates will obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics for Competition Law. Results are graded into Pass (50-59%), Merit (60-69%) and Distinction (70%+).

The follow-up MA is open to students who complete the Diploma at Merit level. It involves the research for and writing of a dissertation under supervision. You are expected to spend at least 110 hours engaged in self-directed study. You are assessed exclusively by your dissertation which needs to be passed with at least 50%.

Additional information

Full time overseas fees: PG Dip: £6,180 per year (2019/20);
                                   MA: £3,330 per year (2019/20)

Economics for Competition Law

£ 3,330 VAT inc.