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Public Procurement Law and Policy LLM/PGDip/PGCert

Public Procurement Law and Policy LLM/PGDip/PGCert

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Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

24 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Procurement & Sourcing (General) Global Warming

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Developments over the last two decades have made public procurement law one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of law. Given the extent to which legal rules now govern the day-to-day conduct of most procurement activity, knowledge of procurement law has become vital for anyone working in public sector procurement.

This programme is open to those with a legal background and those without, and does not require a law degree. It is designed in particular for:

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  • procurement officers whose role demands an understanding of the legal rules
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  • policymakers responsible for designing and implementing legal rules on procurement
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  • lawyers advising on public procurement
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  • those seeking to undertake research or teaching in public procurement

It provides a thorough understanding of:

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  • the nature of law and legal process
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  • the principles and rules of public procurement law
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  • the application of these rules in key national and international systems/models, including UNCITRAL, the WTO, the World Bank, the EU and the UK
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  • how to implement best practice in the context of a legal framework

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International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Modules

This module examines the different methods relevant for research in public procurement regulation, including the objectives, benefits and limitations of each, and their inter-relationship. It provides an in-depth examination of doctrinal legal method and an introduction to other key research methods, including theoretical, comparative law, qualitative and quantitative. 

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Full time fee: LLM £13,000 / PGDip £8,667 / PGCert £4,333

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Full time fee: LLM £13,000 / PGDip £8,667 / PGCert £4,333

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 or high 2:2. Applicants with alternative academic backgrounds also considered where they have relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications such as a MCIPS.

University information

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more