LLM Law at University of Kent

Programme overview

Taught law programmes at Canterbury taking a critical approach to law and its connection to challenges such as inequality, climate change, health insecurity and human rights. Students can study one or two specialist pathways (e.g. Human Rights Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Commercial Law, International Environmental Law, International Law, Law and Health, Law and Society) or a general award.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (September start); 15 months full-time, 28 months part-time (January start) | Intake: September, January | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory Legal Research and Writing Skills plus 120 credits of Level 7 optional modules (examples: Public International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, Global Environmental Law, WTO Law and Practice, Intellectual Property modules); the LLM adds a Dissertation in Law.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for legal practice, expanded professional expertise or research, equipped to analyse the social, political and economic impact of law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

LLM page typical offer 2.1 or above in an acceptable subject: a first or upper second class honours degree in law or a relevant subject, or an equivalent international degree; a lower second class honours degree is considered case by case alongside relevant professional experience and other qualifications. English language (international applicants): Very Good level (CEFR B2 high); 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 UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 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, January

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (September start); 15 months full-time, 28 months part-time (Jan

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

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