EU Competition Law – distance learning (PG Dip/MA)
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Study with one of the top 5 UK law schools (QS World Rankings 2021)
Programme highlights
Delivered by experts in the field – Programme leader: Professor Emeritus Richard Whish QC (Hon), King’s College London
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: Distance Learning
Award: Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters (CPD accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority)
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The Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in EU Competition Law aims to provide you with an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of EU competition law principles and practice. The Programme focuses on the constituent provisions of EU Competition Law: Articles 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, 109 and the Merger Regulation. You will also study joint ventures, cartels, distribution agreements and licences of intellectual property rights.
This programme attracts a truly international audience and has been attended by over 2700 students from Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, Africa, the USA, South America and Australasia.
Students can progress to the MA if the PG Dip is passed at Merit level.
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Key informationWhen does it start and how long is the programme?The programme is spread over 8 months starting in September/ October and ending with an examination at a venue in central London in May.
What are the entry requirements?• A degree in law of a good second class standard
or the equivalent thereof or• A degree in a related discipline (good second class
or higher) or be:• Qualified as a barrister or a solicitor.• Applications may also be accepted from a candidate who
has achieved a comparative academic level through his orher past studies and where previous study, work or experiencehas made the applicant a suitable candidate for admission.
• It is not possible to study this programme whilst you areregistered for a different programme at any other institution.
English Language requirements: Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements. Please refer to Band B.Go to: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/entry-requirements/english-language
Programme format and assessment• This is a distance learning programme, delivered via
printed programme materials and a dedicated website.• Two optional weekend seminars in London, which are led
by the programme director.• The programme is assessed through a combination
of coursework and examinations; 70 per cent of theProgramme is assessed by examination and 30 per cent isassessed by coursework.
How much does it cost?Please go online to: www.informaconnect.com/pg-diploma-eu-competition-law/fees-admissions and see the Fees page for full details. An interest-free instalment plan is available. Please contact us for more details.
About this programme
Who should study this programme?
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Regulatory Authorities
Government Officials
Barristers
Lawyers in private practice
In-house legal advisers
Financial services managers
Marketing executives
Judges and Magistrates
This distance learning EU Competition Law programme is particularly suited to practising lawyers, regulators and academics or if you have a specific need for knowledge in this area.
This programme has been designed for…
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In the most recent survey, this well-respected and successful programme
scored an impressive 96% for overall student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught
Experience Survey (PTES)
What you will learnDelivered by one of Europe’s leading centres in European Law
EU competition law remains critically important for many jurisdictions around the world and remains a key aspect of regulating anti-competitive policy.
Benefit from a highly relevant programme that:
Provides you with an in-depth and up-to date knowledge of EU competition law, focusing on practical aspects as well as the substantive law
The units will take you systematically through the constituent provisions of EU Competition Law: Article 101, Article 102, Article 106 and Articles 107-109
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Richard Whish QC (Hon), Emeritus Professor of Law and Programme Director, King’s College London
Richard Whish is Emeritus Professor of Law at King’s College London; in 2014 he was appointed QC Honoris Causa. He was a non-executive director of the Office of Fair Trading in the UK from 2003 to 2009, and a non-executive director of the Singaporean Energy Markets Authority from 2005 to 2011. He is the co-author, with David Bailey, of Competition Law, 8th edition 2015 (OUP), and the author of many other books, articles, case-notes and book reviews on various aspects of international competition law and policy.
Excellent and very enjoyable. The course content is excellent as are the speakers and materials.M. Collyer, Competition Appeal Tribunal, UK
The course is tailored to practitioners, so is comprehensive in scope, and is focused on the needs of practice rather than being purely academic.D. Baker, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Belgium
How you will learn The distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law Programme is structured into three modules of twelve units.
Each unit comes in the form of hard copy print and as a PDF file via the Programme website.
Questions will be set at the end of each unit and model answers to these will be sent with the unit that follows.
Units are normally sent by post and overseas students will be sent their material by air courier.
Students are expected to engage with the online platform during their studies.
All students will be eligible to attend two optional weekend seminars at King’s College London.
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Programme director
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Module 1
Principles of EU Competition Law
UNIT 1 - Introduction to Competition Law and Policy
Brief description: The aims of competition law and policy The ‘three pillars’ of EU competition law: Articles 101
and 102 and the EUMR Key expressions: undertakings; effect on trade between
Member States Relevant product and geographic markets;
market power The relationship between EU and domestic competition law
UNIT 2 - Article 101(1)
Brief description: Prohibition of anti-competitive agreements Agreements, decisions and concerted practices Restriction of competition by object or effect De minimis doctrine
UNIT 3 - Article 101(3) and Article 102
Brief description: The justification of agreements under Article 101(3) The impact of Regulation 1/2003 Self-assessment of agreements under Article 101(3) Block exemptions The meaning of ‘abuse’ in Article 102
UNIT 4 - Article 107-109
Brief description: Provision of state aid Exemptions Procedural Issues Position of third parties
Module 2
EU Competition Law and the State
UNIT 5 - Article 102 (continued) and Article 106
Brief description: Exploitative abuses
Syllabus
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Exclusionary abuses Single market abuses Infringement of Article 106 in conjunction with Article 102
Module 3
Practical Application of EU Competition Law
UNIT 6 - Merger Regulation
Brief description:
Basic principles of the EU merger regulation ‘Community Dimension’ and the one-stop shop Criteria for assessment Remedies
Practical examples
UNIT 7 - Joint Ventures
Brief description:
Article 101 or merger regulation? Application of Article 101 (1) The justification of joint ventures under Article 101(3)
Practical examples
UNIT 8 - Cartels
Brief description:
Basic prohibition Economic issues Proof
Significance of collective dominance under Article 102
UNIT 9 - Distribution
Brief description:
Scope of Article 101 (1) Vertical block exemption Agreements outside the block exemption Unilateral conduct Article 102 issues
UNIT 10 - Licensing
Brief description:
Scope of Article 101 (1) Technology transfer block exemption Sub-contracting arrangements
Module 4
EU Competition Law Procedure
UNIT 11 - Public Enforcement of EU Competition Law
Brief description:
Regulation 1/2003 Role of the Commission and the national
competition authorities Infringement proceedings The European Competition Network
UNIT 12 - Private Enforcement of Competition Law
Brief description:
Direct effect of Articles 101 and 102; Courage v Crehan
Articles 15 and 16 of Regulation 1/2003 Brussels regulation: where to sue Damages Directive
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Syllabus continued
The course provides you with an in-depth, complete and practical overview of all topics relevant to the competition law field and allows you to put it into practice immediately. Additionally, the course puts you in contact with competition attorneys, in-house counsel and employees of NCAs from all over the world!N. Brusik, Loyens & Loeff N.V., The Netherlands
Herbert Smith
Clifford Chance
Baker & McKenzie
Swedish Competition Authority
Competition and Markets Authority
GlaxoSmithKline
Field Fisher Waterhouse
Norwegian Competition Authority
Addleshaw Goddard
Cameron McKenna
Ofcom
Denton Wilde Sapte
Vodafone
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
The Dutch Competition Commission
European Court of Justice
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
Severn Trent Water
NERA Economic Consulting
ExxonMobil
AGCOM
Nationwide Building Society Italian Competition Authority
Tetra Pak China
AN Post
Organisations that have already benefited from the programme include:
When applying, you will need to include the following documents (please see the Requirements and Application Process section of the website for full details):
1. A good copy of your Degree or Degree Transcript or your Practising Certificate.
2. A copy of your passport (or driving licence with a photo) showing your name and photograph.
3. A personal statement stating why you wish to follow this programme and how it relates to your previous experience.
4. A written reference on letterhead from a senior partner, head of chambers or from an academic institution or equivalent, who will vouch for your ability, interest and academic suitability to study the programme.
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