European Union Law is a distance learning programme; study at one of the leading law schools in the UK from anywhere in the world. Gain an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the most important theoretical and practical aspects of EU law focusing on the Treaties of the European Union.
KEY BENEFITS
- Gives an in-depth insight into European Union Law principles and practice.
- Programme materials written by experts in the field.
- Can be studied anywhere in the world.
KEY FACTS
Student destinations
This programme enables practitioners to further progress in their chosen profession.
Programme leader/s
Professor Alexander Turk
Accreditation
CPD accredited by Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.
Awarding Institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
Two years PT (Distance Learning), October to October.
Location
Distance learning with two weekend seminars in central London.
Year of entry 2013
Offered by
The Dickson Poon School of Law
Closing date
1 September 2013 (although earlier application is advised). Late applications for the PG Dip may be considered.
Intake
Approximately 50.
Fees
PT Home: £4600 (PG Dip 2013)
PT Overseas: £4600 (PG Dip 2013)
CONTACTS
Contact information
Centre of European Law, The Dickson Poon School of Law
tel: +44 (0) 20 7848 2387
fax: +44 (0) 20 7848 2443
Email
Website
PURPOSE
The programme aims to provide the professional with an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the most important theoretical and practical aspects of EU law by focusing on the Treaties of the European Union.
The programme will: deal with the free movement of goods and people (including citizenship), the freedom of establishment, the freedom to provide services, the free movement of capital and economic and monetary union.
It also covers competition law, social policy, environmental policy and external relations.
Concludes with judicial review of EU law, including liability of EU institutions, and the enforcement of EU law with regard to the protection of individual's rights in national courts and with regard to the applicable procedures.
DESCRIPTION
The syllabus covers: an introduction to the Treaties, including the EU institutions and legislative procedures; free movement of goods and people (including citizenship); freedom of establishment; freedom to provide services; free movement of capital and Economic and Monetary Union; competition law; social policy; environmental law; external relations; judicial review of EU law, including liability of EU institutions; enforcement of EU law with regard to the protection of an individual's rights in national courts and to the applicable procedures; research methods.
Module One: Introduction and Internal Market I
Module Two: Internal Market II & Substantive Policies I
Module Three: Substantive Policies II & Procedural Aspects.
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
Module One:
- Introduction to the Treaties and Institutions
- Free Movement of Goods
- Citizenship and Free Movement of People
- Freedom of Establishment and Services.
Module Two:
- Free Movement of Capital and Economic and Monetary Union
- Competition Law
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- Environmental Law and Policy.
Module Three:
- External Relations
- Judicial Review of EU Law
- Enforcement of EU Law: Protection of Individual's Rights in National Courts
- Enforcement of EU Law II: Articles 234 & 226.
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Compulsory assignments and examination for the Postgraduate Diploma. MA: dissertation.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General entry advice
Applicants must normally hold a degree in law or in a related discipline, of a good second class honours standard (or equivalent in the case of degrees differently graded), 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.
APPLYING TO KING'S
To apply for graduate study at King's you will need to complete our graduate online application form. Applying online makes applying easier and quicker for you, and means we can receive your application faster and more securely.
King's does not normally accept paper copies of the graduate application form as applications must be made online. However, if you are unable to access the online graduate application form, please contact the relevant admissions/School Office at King's for advice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Postal applications only. All students apply through Informa, not through King's. The application form is attached to the web page accessible via the "apply here" link above.
We aim to turn around applications within four weeks. If you are undertaking the 'read only' option, tuition fees are £3,500 (VAT exempt). There is an additional fee of £250 for courier services.
PERSONAL STATEMENT & SUPPORTING INFORMATION
No information required.
FUNDING
Self-funded.
Staff profiles
European Union Law MA, PG Dip
The Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in European Union Law at is a distance learning course which allows students to study for a postgraduate degree from one of the leading law schools in the country from anywhere in the world. The materials for the PG Diploma course are written and updated every year by a specialist in the field.
The international background of the programme is also reflected in my own background. I studied law (first and second state exam) and history in Germany, obtained and LLM from the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, hold a PhD from the University of London and previously worked at the European Institute of Public Administration in Maastricht, Netherlands. My principal research interests are in the field of European Union Law, and in particular its constitutional and administrative law. Amongst my recent publications are a book on the Concept of Legislation in European Community Law (Kluwer, 2006) and, together with Prof. Herwig Hofmann from the University of Luxembourg, an edited book on EU Administrative Governance (Elgar, 2006). I have also just completed a book on Judicial Review in EU Law, which will be published by Elgar later this year.