LLB (Hons) International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad at University of Kent

Programme overview

International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad adds a global dimension to the LLB through a year spent studying in another country, with no requirement to learn another language. Research-led teaching at Kent Law School encourages a critical view of the law, and the degree contains the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board for the academic component of professional training for barristers.

Faculty: Kent Law School | Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Institutions of Justice, Public Law and Contract Law. Stage 2 includes Property Law, Equity and Trusts and EU Law, with options such as Labour Law, Law and Medical Ethics, Jurisprudence and International Law. Stage 3 options include Banking Law, International Economic Law, The Law of Evidence, Law, Science and Technology and Family Law.

Career pathways

Law graduates go into careers including solicitor or barrister in private practice, company lawyer, legal work within government and the charity and NGO sector, and non-legal careers such as banking, finance and management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-128 UCAS points. A level: ABB. BTEC Nationals: DDM. IB: 32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS tariff points. Contextual offers: A level BBC, BTEC DMM, IB 28 points or 112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: English Language at grade C/4. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Distinction. Access to HE Diploma: pass the diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 should be passed at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Applicants who are studying or have studied Law at university level, even partly or incomplete, must state this in the qualifications section of the UCAS form and provide transcripts to the University where available. English language (international applicants): a Very Good level of English (high B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad)

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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