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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M131
Here's what University of Kent says about its International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad course.
At Kent Law School our International Legal Studies programme 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 programme is the first step to wherever you want to go.
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.
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.
Accreditation 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).
Your future The 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:
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Solicitor or barrister in a private practice
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Company lawyer
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Legal work within government
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Legal work within the charity and NGO sector
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Non-legal careers, such as banking, finance and management.
Our degree course contains the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic component of professional training for intending barristers. They also provide a strong foundation for students who wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).
Location Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
Kent Law School
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Law
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this course. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
Year 1
Compulsory modules currently include the following: Institutions of Justice Critical Introduction to Law Public Law Contract Law Criminal Law Introduction to Legal Theories
Year 2
Compulsory modules currently include the following: Property Law Tort Law Equity and Trusts EU Law Understanding the World’s Codified Legal Systems
Optional modules may include the following: Labour Law Law and Medical Ethics Jurisprudence: The Philosophy of Law The Skills of Argument: How to Argue and Win International Law: Principles and Sources Animal Law Appropriate Dispute Resolution: Theory and Practice Criminal Forensic Evidence
Year Abroad
Year 3
Optional modules may include the following: Advanced Topics in Property Law Human Rights and Equality at Work Banking Law International Economic Law The Law of Evidence Tax Law Law, Space and Power Law, Science and Technology Law and Social Change The Vulnerable Person in the Criminal Trial Advanced Topics in Privacy and Cyber Law Law and the Political for the 21st Century Music and Law Asylum and Refugee Law Advanced Topics in Law and Medical Ethics Family Law
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Kent students who took the International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
72%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
62%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
68%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
76%
Say it fits with future plans
63%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
24%
Legal professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
9%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Legal Studies with a Year Abroad.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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