LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
Principles of Global Competition Law
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Half UnitCourse Value
- Autumn TermStudy Period
- Level 7FHEQ Level
- Dr Niamh DunneCourse Convenor
- 10 hours lectures, 10 hours classesTeaching Hours
- Written Test (100%)Assessment
This course provides an introduction to the core principles of contemporary competition (antitrust) law, which regulates the market power of firms to prevent socially harmful practices like cartels or mergers that reduce competition. It explores the fundamental ideas and debates driving competition law globally, drawing examples primarily from EU and US legal frameworks. The module examines ongoing discussions on the goals of competition enforcement, the role of economic analysis, and regional differences. No prior knowledge of competition law or economics is assumed. The course aims to equip students with the ability to understand and analyze key elements found in most competition law systems, including competition policy, basic antitrust economics, anti-competitive agreements, unilateral conduct rules, and merger control.
Curriculum
The course covers competition policy and basic concepts of antitrust economics, anti-competitive agreements (including cartels and vertical restraints), unilateral conduct rules (such as refusal to deal and exclusionary practices), and an outline of merger control.
- Autumn Term
- Principles of Global Competition LawLL4AF
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Principles of Global Competition Law course?
- Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to specific LSE Master's programmes: LLM (extended part-time or full-time), MSc in Law and Finance, MSc in Regulation, or be a University of Pennsylvania Law School LLM Visiting Student. Other students may be eligible as an outside option with permission and subject to space.
- When does the course selection process begin for non-priority students?
- For non-priority students, course selection requests for Principles of Global Competition Law will be processed from 10 am on Thursday 2 October 2025, if space permits.
- Is prior knowledge of competition law or economics required?
- No prior knowledge of competition law or economics is assumed for this course. It is designed to provide an introduction to core principles.
- How is the Principles of Global Competition Law course assessed?
- The course is assessed entirely by a written test, which accounts for 100% of the final grade. Active participation in weekly discussion classes is mandatory.
Entry requirements
General requirement for MSc Law and Finance, MSc Regulation, and LLM (extended part-time/full-time) programmesStudents must be enrolled on or accepted onto specific LSE Master's programmes (LLM, MSc Law and Finance, MSc Regulation) or be University of Pennsylvania Law School LLM Visiting Students. It is available as an outside option for other programmes with permission, subject to regulations and course availability.
This course has a limited number of places and demand may be high. Allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible students from 10 am on Thursday 2 October 2025. Submitting an additional written statement is not necessary and will not influence acceptance. Students confirm they meet any pre-requisites by applying.
How to apply
1. Check EligibilityEnsure you are enrolled on or have been accepted to one of the eligible programmes: LLM (extended part-time or full-time), MSc in Law and Finance, MSc in Regulation, or are a University of Pennsylvania Law School LLM Visiting Student. Other students may be eligible as an outside option with permission.
2. Apply for Course SelectionApplications for this course are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For priority access, LLM, MSc Regulation, and MSc Law and Finance students can apply from the start of the selection process. For all other eligible students, requests will be processed from 10 am on Thursday 2 October 2025, space permitting.
3. Confirm Pre-requisitesBy submitting your application, you confirm that you meet any specified pre-requisite academic or other requirements for the course. No additional written statement is needed or considered.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Principles of Global Competition Law course?
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Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to specific LSE Master's programmes: LLM (extended part-time or full-time), MSc in Law and Finance, MSc in Regulation, or be a University of Pennsylvania Law School LLM Visiting Student. Other students may be eligible as an outside option with permission and subject to space.
When does the course selection process begin for non-priority students?
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For non-priority students, course selection requests for Principles of Global Competition Law will be processed from 10 am on Thursday 2 October 2025, if space permits.
Is prior knowledge of competition law or economics required?
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No prior knowledge of competition law or economics is assumed for this course. It is designed to provide an introduction to core principles.
How is the Principles of Global Competition Law course assessed?
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The course is assessed entirely by a written test, which accounts for 100% of the final grade. Active participation in weekly discussion classes is mandatory.