Course summary

Kent Law School brings the study of law to life and prepares you for a successful career in law. Our law and criminology LLB develops your critical and analytical skills by studying law through both a societal and legal lens. You will have the opportunity to get real, hands-on experience, with our students getting to work on real cases in our Law clinic. Our law and criminology degree prepares you for a career in law and opens the door to countless other opportunities, so you can make your career your own. At Kent, you'll be taught by world-leading academics and experienced criminal justice professionals - including those drawn from Kent Police, the London Metropolitan Police, HMP Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service, the legal profession and charities supporting victims and communities. Ultimately our diverse, international community of staff and students provides a dynamic and engaging environment to gain the professional legal skills and knowledge you need to effect change in the places you want to see it. Your future As a law and criminology student at Kent, you will benefit from being taught by academics and researchers who are leaders in the field, both for teaching and research. So not only will you be taught by people who are at the forefront of development and debate around issues relating to crime and law, you can be assured that they are also excellent teachers. Meaning they can keep you in touch with the leading debates around issues that matter most to you. This means that when you graduate, you are well informed on the areas you want to effect change in and well placed to kickstart your career. You’ll be ready to enter a dynamic and diverse labour market. Our degree especially puts you at an advantage when pursing a legal career, with our graduates well placed to step into the courtroom and make a difference. The skills and confidence you graduate from Kent with put you in the perfect position to realise your ambition. This could be in law, or any area you want to explore and change. The adaptability of the skills you develop, and the degree programme itself gives you the autonomy to make your degree and your career your own. Wherever you want to go, law and criminology at Kent is a great first step to get there. Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!