Public Procurement Law and Policy , LLM, University of Nottingham

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
LLM	Part-time	2 years	September	-	-
PG Dip	Part-time	21 months	September	-	-
PG Cert	Part-time	10 - 21 months	September	-	-

About Public Procurement Law and Policy , LLM - at University of Nottingham

To meet the need for in-depth training in this area, this unique, part-time programme provides a 'gold standard' for education in this field.

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:

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

It provides a thorough understanding of:

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

Entry requirements

2:1 or high 2:2 (or international equivalent); applicants with alternative academic backgrounds also considered where they have relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications such as a MCIPS