Consumer Law - Postgraduate Diploma

Program Overview

This postgraduate diploma in Consumer Law provides a comprehensive understanding of UK and EU consumer law, focusing on practical application. Designed for working professionals, the program allows students to gain a valuable qualification while continuing their full-time career. Through distance learning and expert faculty, graduates gain specialized knowledge and skills for careers in consumer protection agencies, legal firms, and businesses.

Program Outline

Consumer Law PG Dip - Deep Dive

Degree Overview:

This postgraduate diploma enables professionals to gain a deeper understanding of UK and EU consumer law, including its diverse areas and specificities, with a focus on practical application. The course covers sector-specific consumer protection rules, such as financial services, and equips students to differentiate between consumer law and competition law. Designed for working professionals, the program allows individuals to gain a valuable qualification from a renowned Law School while continuing their full-time career.

Outline:

• Structure: 1 year program with 120 credits.
• Study Time: Approximately 260+ hours of self-study during the year.
• Modules:
• Consumer Law 1 (30 credits)
• Consumer Law 2 (30 credits)
• Consumer Law 3 (30 credits)
• Consumer Law 4 (30 credits)
• Assessment: Coursework and examinations.

Teaching:

• Delivery Mode: Distance Learning via King's Virtual Learning Environment (KEATS).
• Teaching Methods: Online learning resources, supportive online tutors, and access to King's College London's Library Services and electronic resources.
• Faculty: Experienced practitioners and academics in the field of consumer law.

Careers:

• Employability: The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in various career paths within the consumer law field.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates may find employment in areas such as consumer protection agencies, legal firms, government bodies, and businesses with a focus on consumer law compliance.
• Career Outcomes: The program offers graduates the opportunity to specialize and advance in their current roles or pursue new career opportunities in the consumer law field.

Other:

• Program Benefits:
• Gain systematic and detailed knowledge of UK and EU consumer law.
• Understand the legal concepts, values, principles, and rules underpinning consumer law.
• Improve critical awareness of current problems in consumer law.
• Employ and enhance research methodologies and skills.
• Gain a competitive edge in the job market with a practical approach to consumer law expertise.
• Network with professionals in the field from all over the world.
• Admission Requirements
• Application Process
• Fees and Funding

UK: Full time: n/a Part time: £12,468 per year (2024/25) International: Full time: n/a Part time: £12,468 per year (2024/25)

• These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment. The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000. 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 16 July and 15 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
• Depending on your country of residence, you may also have to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) in addition to your tuition fees.