University of Kent

LLM Law

University of Kent

Course overview

The University of Kent's Law School is ranked 17th in the UK and has a strong reputation for research and teaching, making it an ideal Law school for a Master's degree in Law. The LLM Law at the University of Kent provides a great opportunity to specialise in a specific area of law, allowing students to choose from a wide range of modules to tailor the course to their areas of particular interest and goals. Examples of which include Intellectual Property: Copyright and Breach of Confidence, International Law on Foreign Investment, Intellectual Property Law, Public International Law,  Global Environmental Law, International Trade Law and the Environment, to mention a few

 

At the University of Kent, students in the LLM Law programme will learn through seminars, workshops, group studies, debates on current issues, and independent research. Evaluation and assessments will be through coursework, including essays, research projects, blog writing, case studies, presentations, and a dissertation. At the end of the course, students will have developed skills in advanced legal writing, critical analysis, and argumentation.

Entry requirements

Aspiring students for the LLM Law at the University of Kent require the following to be eligible:

 

  • A personal statement - this must be a minimum of 100 words and not exceed 2,000 characters.

  • At least one academic reference

  • Academic transcript

  • A form of acceptable identification

 

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Aspiring students for the LLM Law at the University of Kent require at least an upper second-class honours degree in law or a relevant subject, or an equivalent international degree, to qualify.

  • A lower second-class honours degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis alongside relevant professional experience and other qualifications.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

  • International applicants for the LLM Law programme at the University of Kent will be required to provide proof of English proficiency to be eligible. An IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an international equivalent, will be accepted. 

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Some job roles available to  graduates of the LLB Law and Politics from the University of Kent include: 

 

  • Lawyer

  • Legal Consultant 

  • Government Official

  • Corporate Lawyer

  • Mediator  

Cost of study

International students applying for the  LLM Law in the University of Kent are required to pay £20,700  to cover tuition costs.

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly through the university’s website or by using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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