LLM Law (by Research) at University of Kent

Programme overview

The LLM by Research at Kent Law School is a supervised research degree in law within a research community recognised for critical and interdisciplinary scholarship. Kent Law School's research was ranked 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education analysis of REF2021.

Department: Kent Law School | Duration: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; MPhil 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research in a chosen area of law, supported by the school's research centres and research training. Research is organised around areas including criminal justice, critical commercial law, environmental law, European and comparative law, gender and sexuality, governance and regulation, healthcare law and ethics and international law.

Career pathways

Law graduates have gone on to careers in finance, international commerce, government and law, or have joined or started an NGO or charity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.1 or above. A first or good second class honours degree in law or a relevant subject; particular attention is paid to previous experience of academic research and writing. Applicants submit a research proposal (see the school's guide to writing a PhD or LLM by Research proposal). International applicants: English language at a Very Good level (high B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a degree from the UK or a majority English-speaking country. Students who need a student visa cannot study part-time.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK research-council rate shown as a guide for 2026/27 full-time; the 2027/28 UK rate was not yet set. 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: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; MPhil 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time

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

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