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To gain the Economics for Competition Law MA, students must first complete the Economics for Competition Law Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) modules totalling 120 credits at merit level or above. Students then take a dissertation module (60 credits) over a further year to achieve the MA.
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Our Economics for Competition Law MA is open to students who have completed the Economics for Competition Law Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) at merit level or above. Students on the MA course are required to write a dissertation under supervision. It is designed for practising lawyers, regulators, academics and those with a specific need for knowledge of Economics for Competition Law. On completion, you will have a firm understanding of the increasingly important role that economics plays in competition law and an understanding of when economic analysis is needed for a particular competition law case. Our course has been specifically designed for economists and lawyers in private practice, in- house legal advisers and representatives from the national competition authorities. This programme is generally studied by professionals alongside their full time work commitments.
“This course was highly recommended by regulatory colleagues and I would also recommend it to others. It is a perfect fit for those wanting to further their education at a reputable university while working full-time. As a distance learning student, I found the online content and weekend seminars to be helpful in providing interaction with the instructors and fellow students.”
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.
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.
Students apply direct to King's on completion of the Postgraduate Diploma.
Our first application deadline is 6 March 2023 (23:59, UK time).
After this date, the programme will close at any point once it is full. If there are places still available, the programme will remain open until the final application deadline on 24 August 2023 (23:59, UK time).
We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful and you are required to meet any offer conditions.
If you have questions about the programme details, please email the King's team.
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