Overview
The Law School has an active and supportive student community, with excellent dedicated postgraduate facilities. Students are usually allocated two supervisors, who give guidance about the nature of the research, the standard of work required, and about the relevant literature and sources that should be consulted. Students of Socio-legal Studies programme from University of Kent and supervisors meet monthly, ensuring consistent and continuous support during the length of the degree.
Careers
Employability is a key focus throughout the University and at Kent Law School you have the support of a dedicated Employability and Career Development Officer together with a broad choice of work placement opportunities, employability events and careers talks. Details of graduate internship schemes with NGOs, charities and other professional organisations are made available to postgraduate students via the School’s Employability Blog.
Law graduates have gone on to careers in finance, international commerce, government and law or have joined, or started, an NGO or charity.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Criminal Justice
- Critical Commercial Law and Business Law and Regulation
- Critical Obligations
- Environmental Law
- European and Comparative Law
- Gender and Sexuality
- Governance and Regulation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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There is no fixed application deadline for applications from home/EU students, though we strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible;
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Legal Studies Master of Laws (LLM) View 360 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or good second class honours degree in law or a relevant subject. A Master’s degree which incorporates a separate dissertation component is strongly recommended. Particular attention will be paid to your demonstrated ability to undertake a sustained piece of academic research and writing.
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications, and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
- The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Some typical requirements are listed below. Students offering alternative qualifications should contact us for further advice.
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
- Home part-time £2298
- EU: £17400 FT
- EU/International part-time £8700
Living costs for Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.