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Diploma
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Arts Administration
Area of study
Law
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Full time
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Applications for the Public Procurement Regulation Postgraduate Diploma are made via our distance learning partner, Informa Connect. For additional information and enquiries, find Informa's web and email address in the Contact Us box.

Key information

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 2023

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Our Public Procurement Regulation Postgraduate Diploma is a distance learning course (with two residential weekends) and has been specifically designed for professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and understanding of EU procurement law and regulation, while also placing that system within its wider international context. The course is particularly suitable for lawyers in private practice or in the public sector, in-house legal advisers and officials dealing with practice or policy in the procurement field or procurement specialists who wish to add further legal experience to their practical experience. This programme is generally studied by professionals alongside their full time work commitments.





Key benefits

  • Gives an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the EU procurement regime in the public sector.
  • Course materials are written by leading academics at King's College London and by professional experts in the field.
  • Can be studied anywhere in the world.
  • Residential weekend seminars led by course directors.
  • Hard copy study material with online additional support.
  • Guidance through application process from our partner, Informa Connect.
  • CPD accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.
  • Can be followed with a second year where a 60 credit dissertation is written under supervision to gain an MA.
  • I can highly recommend King’s distance learning programme “Public Procurement Regulation in the EU and in its Global Context”, since the in-depth knowledge the programme managed to transfer is amazing. The discussions with highly-renowned tutors and authors as well as with students from all over the world were extremely useful and enjoyable. Even people working with procurement law on a daily basis could learn plenty of new views and relevant facts. I’ve profited from the scientific diversity especially as regards the global context a lot in my regular work.

    Stefan , Public Procurement Regulation in the EU and in its Global Context





    Program Outline

    The Public Procurement Regulation Postgraduate Diploma aims to provide you with an up-to-date understanding of the EU procurement regime in the public sector and in the various other special procurement regimes under EU law. The programme will look not only at the effects of these regimes and their underlying policies but will also look at the wider global context of the EU regime so that students will be able not only to work with confidence in EU procurement law, but also understand how their knowledge can be applied to regimes elsewhere in the world.

    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



    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
  • You will be assessed through a combination of coursework 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

    You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

    Scope of the EU Procurement Law Regimes (30 credits) Introduction to EU Procurement Law and the Processes, Principles and Policies underpinning EU Procurement Law (45 credits) EU Procurement Law in Context: Flexible Processes, Performance Challenges and Different Procurement Techniques + EU Procurement Law in its Wider International Context (45 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 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. Our graduates are mostly professionals who enjoy specialisation and promotion in their existing workplace or new employment destinations.


    Further learning

    Students who have successfully completed the Public Procurement 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.

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    Admission 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 must normally hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree in law or 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. Holders of the CIPS Professional Diploma level 6 in procurement and supply with a majority of 60% in the final exams may also be eligible.

    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 had the detailed form and the documents prepared.


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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

    Applicants are required to submit a short personal statement as part of their application.

    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.

    Reference Yes

    Please include 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 if you are not a native English speaker.

    Note

    King’s College London and Informa Connect 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

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