Overview

Our Economics for Competition Law programme at King's College London is suitable for practising lawyers, regulators, academics and those with a specific need for knowledge of Economics for Competition Law.

On completion of the course, 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.

Key benefits

Gives an in-depth insight into the application of Economics to Competition Law.

Course materials are written by experts in the field.

Weekend seminars led by programme directors.

Can be studied anywhere in the world.

Hard copy study material with online additional support, traditional one year cohort

Established programme with an enviable reputation in the sector and exceptional ratings by students. In the 2019 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 97% of students at the Centre of European Law agreed with the statement: Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

MA can be started within 2 years of completing the Diploma.

Career prospects

This programme attracts a far reaching international cohort of economic and legal professionals. With its specific focus this programme gives the student the in-depth knowledge to progress in the field of competition law.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of the Economics of Competition Law

Economics of Articles 101 and 102

Merger Analysis, state aid and empirical analysis

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Business Law Legal Studies View 61 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Applicants must normally hold a 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.

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One professional or, if you are a recent graduate, one academic reference. On headed paper and signed.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

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9500 GBP / year

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Funding

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