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Law and Politics - LLB (Hons)

University of Kent

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overviewKent Law School brings the study of law to life and prepares you for a successful career in law. Our LLB in Law and Politics develops your critical and analytical skills, enables you to think about the role of law in society, and provides hands-on experience through opportunities to work on real cases in our Law Clinic. A law degree from Kent prepares you for a career in law and opens doors to many other professions.You'll gain a solid grounding in politics, both national and international, and are able to choose modules that reflect your interests from the extensive range on offer. Our modules reflect current and relevant issues including conflict resolution, federalism, comparative politics, European integration, ethnic conflict, terrorism, the theory of international relations, political theory, and the politics of countries such as China, Japan, Russia and the USA. Our research-led teaching encourages you to take a critical view of politics and 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 political knowledge you need to change the world we live in. How you'll studyYou study the detail of the law and politics, as well as their complex histories. You analyse judgments and legal developments while considering the political, ethical and social dimensions of the law. This critical approach facilitates your ability to interrogate and investigate the law.Your futureThe University has an excellent employment record, with Kent Law School graduates commanding some of the highest starting salaries in the UK. Law graduates can go into a variety of careers, including:Solicitor or barrister in a private practiceCompany lawyer Legal work within governmentLegal work within the charity and NGO sectorNon-legal careers, such as banking, finance and management.Through your study of politics you will gain the confidence and skills in areas such as negotiation, leadership and analysis to kickstart a career in any field, be the difference you want to see in politics and effect change in the places you want to see it.

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£ 19,300per year

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Turkey.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees and has a diverse student community representing over 180 nationalities.
Kent provides excellent support for international students, including English language training and academic study support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    32nd out of 113

    54th out of 77 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    121 55%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    47th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    78th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    105 53%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    54th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    51st

    9

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