Program Overview

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EU Competition Law Master of Arts MA

Key information

Study mode: Distance Learning Duration: One year Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent: UK: 60 credits in addition to 120 credits gained from previous completion of the PGDip. ECTS: 30 credits in addition to 60 credits gained from previous completion of the PGDip. Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

You will undertake a research project based on the teaching and learning completed in your PGDip course. Students will have already successfully completed their PGDip (120 credits). You will normally take 60 credits to top up the award to a MA.

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.

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

Applicants need to have completed the EU Competition 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 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.

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

Further information on how to apply is shown on the current Postgraduate Diploma students' KEATS page. Former students may contact the programme team at for additional guidance.

MA applications are turned around in two weeks after the application deadline has closed.

To find out more about the EU Competition Law Postgraduate Diploma, please visit the course page here.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered.

• Personal statement: 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: 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: One professional or, if you are a recent graduate, one academic reference. On headed paper and signed.
• Other: 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.

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

This is a distance-learning course.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Students will have already successfully completed their PGDip (120 credits). You will normally take 60 credits to top up the award to a MA.

Please note students who upgrade to the MA award will have their PGDip award revoked. This allows for the final MA award to be calculated using the module marks from the 120 credits of the PGDip previously taken and the mark for the MA dissertation. The revocation of the PGDip award ensures marks are not double-counted across awards.

Assessment

• Dissertation

For the MA year, your assessment will be a dissertation.

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

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 take the following modules:

• Dissertation (60 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.

Employability

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

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

UK: Part time: £4,750 International: Part time: £4,750

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

Deposit

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 receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
• If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

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.

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

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.
• Binding of two dissertations and postal or courier costs for dispatch to London.
• 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.