To gain the European Union Law MA, students must have previously completed the European Union 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.
Our European Union Law MA is open to students who have previously completed the European Union Law Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) at distinction or merit level. Students on the MA course are required to write a dissertation under supervision. The European Union Law distance-learning programme covers a wide range of important EU Law topics, such as free movement of goods and people, competition law, anti-discrimination law, external relations and judicial review. You will gain an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the most important theoretical and practical aspects of EU law, with a particular emphasis on the Treaties of the European Union. This programme is generally studied by professionals alongside their full time work commitments.
“Studying EU law at King’s College was a most rewarding and truly outstanding experience. The whole faculty is dedicated, welcoming and very keen to assist international students. The course is built up in such a way that people with less experience in EU law can build up the necessary skills to cope with the high intellectual and academic standards of King’s.”
You will have studied our European Union Law Postgraduate Diploma units which comprise text, copies of relevant Regulations, Commission Decisions and Notices, Judgments of the Court of First Instance and the European Court of Justice, practical examples, questions and model answers testing your knowledge as you progressed. The European Union Law MA is only open to students who have successfully completed the European Union Postgraduate Diploma at distinction or merit level. Students on the MA course are required to write a dissertation under supervision. The MA year of this course is distance-learning.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Applicants need to have completed the European Union Law Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) at merit level or above.
Normally students are required to start the MA programme within 2 years of finishing the PGDip programme.
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. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International requirements
Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
Note to applicants from EU/EEA and Switzerland
In addition to the application documents for admission to the programme, King’s College London may also require you to fill out this linked questionnaire to assess your fee status. The fee status does not affect the tuition fee for this programme.
Once your eligibility to study for your chosen programme has been verified, you may hear directly from King’s with the prompt to fill out the form and send the required documents as evidence.
It will help your timely admission if you have the detailed form and the documents prepared.
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Further information on how to apply is shown on the current Postgraduate Diploma students' KEATS page. Former students may contact the programme team at cel-programmes@kcl.ac.uk for additional guidance.
MA applications are turned around in two weeks after the application deadline has closed.
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered.
| Personal statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. This can be uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). Candidates should include 2-3 sentences describing their proposed dissertation title and topic. This will enable King's to determine which academic supervisor they may be assigned to. |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes |
A copy of your official degree certificate. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
||
| References | Yes |
One professional or, if you are a recent graduate, one academic reference. On headed paper and signed. |
||
| Other | Yes |
You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application. In addition you are asked to submit a certified copy of your passport page. English language proficiency test results if you are not a native English speaker. |
||
| Note |
King’s College London reserve the right to request certified copies of any documents provided in the event that clear copies are not received or to verify their authenticity. |
The European Union Law MA is open to students who have completed the European Union Postgraduate Diploma at distinction or 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.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Normally students are required to start with the MA programme within 2 years of finishing the Postgraduate Diploma programme.
You will be assessed exclusively by marking of your dissertation (100%).
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Students will have already successfully completed their PGDip (120 credits). You will normally take 60 credits to top up the award to a MA.
You are required to have achieved distinction or merit level for the European Union Law PGDip (120 credits) in order to progress to the European Union Law MA. To complete the MA you are required to take an additional 60 credit dissertation module following successful completion of the PG Diploma (totalling 180 credits).
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
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.
Part time: £4,750 (2025-26)*
Part time: £4,750 (2025-26)*
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home and International deposit is £1000.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
You will have studied our European Union Law Postgraduate Diploma units which comprise text, copies of relevant Regulations, Commission Decisions and Notices, Judgments of the Court of First Instance and the European Court of Justice, practical examples, questions and model answers testing your knowledge as you progressed. The European Union Law MA is only open to students who have successfully completed the European Union Postgraduate Diploma at distinction or merit level. Students on the MA course are required to write a dissertation under supervision. The MA year of this course is distance-learning.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Applicants need to have completed the European Union Law Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) at merit level or above.
Normally students are required to start the MA programme within 2 years of finishing the PGDip programme.
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. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International requirements
Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
Note to applicants from EU/EEA and Switzerland
In addition to the application documents for admission to the programme, King’s College London may also require you to fill out this linked questionnaire to assess your fee status. The fee status does not affect the tuition fee for this programme.
Once your eligibility to study for your chosen programme has been verified, you may hear directly from King’s with the prompt to fill out the form and send the required documents as evidence.
It will help your timely admission if you have the detailed form and the documents prepared.
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Further information on how to apply is shown on the current Postgraduate Diploma students' KEATS page. Former students may contact the programme team at cel-programmes@kcl.ac.uk for additional guidance.
MA applications are turned around in two weeks after the application deadline has closed.
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered.
| Personal statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. This can be uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). Candidates should include 2-3 sentences describing their proposed dissertation title and topic. This will enable King's to determine which academic supervisor they may be assigned to. |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes |
A copy of your official degree certificate. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
||
| References | Yes |
One professional or, if you are a recent graduate, one academic reference. On headed paper and signed. |
||
| Other | Yes |
You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application. In addition you are asked to submit a certified copy of your passport page. English language proficiency test results if you are not a native English speaker. |
||
| Note |
King’s College London reserve the right to request certified copies of any documents provided in the event that clear copies are not received or to verify their authenticity. |
The European Union Law MA is open to students who have completed the European Union Postgraduate Diploma at distinction or 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.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Normally students are required to start with the MA programme within 2 years of finishing the Postgraduate Diploma programme.
You will be assessed exclusively by marking of your dissertation (100%).
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Students will have already successfully completed their PGDip (120 credits). You will normally take 60 credits to top up the award to a MA.
You are required to have achieved distinction or merit level for the European Union Law PGDip (120 credits) in order to progress to the European Union Law MA. To complete the MA you are required to take an additional 60 credit dissertation module following successful completion of the PG Diploma (totalling 180 credits).
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
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.
Part time: £4,750 (2025-26)*
Part time: £4,750 (2025-26)*
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home and International deposit is £1000.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
After the first application deadline in March:
If you have questions about the programme details, please email the King's team.
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