Program Overview

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EU Competition Law PG Dip

Key information

Course type: Diploma Delivery mode: Online Study mode: Blended learning Part time Duration: One year Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK: 120 credits. ECTS: 60 credits. Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

Our PG Diploma course focuses on the constituent provisions of EU Competition Law: Articles 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, 109 and the Merger Regulation. One unit also discusses the Digital Markets Act. You will also study joint ventures, cartels, distribution agreements and licenses of intellectual property rights. The remaining modules deal with particular problems of EU Competition Law procedure and enforcement. This course is distance learning (with two residential weekend seminars in London).

Base campus

Strand Campus

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.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

Standard requirements

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).

Programme-Specific Requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree in law, a 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

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 had the detailed form and the documents prepared.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

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English language requirements

English language band: B

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.

Selection process

Students apply through the portal at Informa Connect.

We aim to turn around applications within four weeks.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered. Please apply via the Informa application portal.

• Personal statement: Yes, A personal statement is required. This can be uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).
• Previous Academic Study: Yes, A certified 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.
• 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 must be included if you are not a native English speaker.

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

Blended learning

This is a one-year distance-learning course, delivered via printed course materials and a dedicated website. The course also features two residential weekends of intensive study in London.

Study time

• Lectures, seminars and feedback: 32 hours (two residential weekend seminars)
• Self-study and participation in online discussion forums: 240+ hours

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

• Course Work
• Examinations

For the PG Diploma your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Forms of assessment typically include essays and examinations.

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.

Structure

Required modules

Courses are divided into modules. For the PG Diploma you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. You are required to take the following modules:

• Principles of EU Competition Law (45 credits)
• Practical Application of EU Competition Law (45 credits)
• EU Competition Law Procedure (30 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.

Careers

Employability

Completing this rigorous course 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. Graduates are mostly professionals who enjoy specialisation and promotion in their existing workplace or new employment destinations.

Further learning

Students who have achieved the EU Competition Law Postgraduate Diploma at merit level or above may apply for a second year where a 60 credit dissertation is written under supervision to gain an MA.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

UK:

Part time: £9,500

International:

Part time: £9,500

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

No deposit is required.

Depending on your country of residence, you may also have to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) in addition to your tuition fees. You can find further information on the King's Goods and Services tax page.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
• Library fees and fines.
• Personal photocopies.
• Stationery.
• Travel and accommodation for weekend seminars.
• Travel and accommodation for exam if taken in London or overseas examination fees if requested.
• Graduation costs

Funding

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.

Application closing date guidance

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.

• Our first application deadline is on 26 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
• The final application deadline is on 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time).

After the first application deadline:

• if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
• if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications

Please note: Students apply via our experienced Distance Learning partner, Informa Connect, who deliver the Diploma programme in conjunction with King’s. Informa will guide you through the application process.

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 condition, and/or you need a Student Visa to study here at King’s.