18Jan
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Course summary
At Kent Law School our International Legal Studies programme gives valuable added depth and a global dimension to your degree, as well as offering an unforgettable experience in another country, without any requirement to learn another language. If you want to start a successful legal career in the UK and globally, our International Legal Studies programme is the first step to wherever you want to go. You spend a year abroad between Stages 2 and 3 at one of our partner universities, where you are taught in English. Our current destination list includes Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, and many more. Our research-led teaching encourages you to take a critical view of the law, engaging with the latest research undertaken by expert academics. 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 change the world we live in. Accreditation This degree will help you prepare for a career in law as a solicitor or barrister. All of our undergraduate Law degrees contain the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic component of professional training for intending barristers, and provide a strong foundation for students who wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Your future The University has an excellent employment record, with Kent Law School graduates commanding some of the highest starting salaries in the UK. Law graduates can go into a variety of careers, including:
- Solicitor or barrister in a private practice
- Company lawyer
- Legal work within government
- Legal work within the charity and NGO sector
- Non-legal careers, such as banking, finance and management.
Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this course. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include the following: Institutions of Justice Critical Introduction to Law Public Law Contract Law Criminal Law Introduction to Legal Theories Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include the following: Property Law Tort Law Equity and Trusts EU Law Understanding the World’s Codified Legal Systems Optional modules may include the following: Labour Law Law and Medical Ethics Jurisprudence: The Philosophy of Law The Skills of Argument: How to Argue and Win International Law: Principles and Sources Animal Law Appropriate Dispute Resolution: Theory and Practice Criminal Forensic Evidence Year Abroad Year 3 Optional modules may include the following: Advanced Topics in Property Law Human Rights and Equality at Work Banking Law International Economic Law The Law of Evidence Tax Law Law, Space and Power Law, Science and Technology Law and Social Change The Vulnerable Person in the Criminal Trial Advanced Topics in Privacy and Cyber Law Law and the Political for the 21st Century Music and Law Asylum and Refugee Law Advanced Topics in Law and Medical Ethics Family Law
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M131
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Canterbury campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 136 points
A level - AAB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 12 credits P: 3 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 30 points
T Level - D
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Sponsorship information
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077