University of Kent

International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad - LLB (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

At Kent Law School our International Legal Studies course 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 course is the first step to wherever you want to go. 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. 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.

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).

Why study

Law at Kent?

Key highlights

  • Year abroad at a partner university between Stages 2 and 3
  • Teaching abroad in English, with no language requirement
  • Destinations include Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong and Japan
  • Meets Bar Standards Board academic component for intending barristers
  • Strong foundation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE)
  • Research-led teaching encouraging a critical view of the law

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Typical offer 120-136 UCAS points A level AAB Contextual offer: ABB Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: AAB — Typical offer 120-136 UCAS points A level AAB Contextual offer: ABB Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: ABB — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC DDD Contextual offer: DDM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DDM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 136 — IB 136 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H6, H6, H6 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • International lawyer
  • Legal adviser
  • Paralegal

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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