ObjectivesTo provide a general understanding of the substantive rules of EC Competition Law and the procedural framework in which they operate.
Entry requirementsFor practising lawyers, regulators, academics and those with a specific need for knowledge of EC Competition Law.
Academic titleMA, PG Dip EC Competition Law
Course descriptionProgramme description
- Gives an in-depth insight into European Competition Law principles and practice.
- Programme materials are written by experts in the field.
- Can be studied anywhere in the world.
The programme covers the following: the constituent provisons of EC Competition Law - Article 81, Article 82, Articles 87-89 and the Merger Regulation. Subsequent units will look at joint ventures, cartels, distribution agreements and licences of intellectual property rights. Finally, the units deal with particular problems of EC Competition Law procedure and enforcement.
The units are fully self contained and will be updated each year to take account of any new law.
Programme format and assessment
Three compulsory assignments and a single three and a quarter hour examination. Master's involves one project plan and a single 12,000 - 15,000 word dissertation.