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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law and Politics course at University of Kent.
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A level
A,A,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LM21
Here's what University of Kent says about its Law and Politics course.
Kent Law School brings the study of law to life and prepares you for a successful career in law. Our LLB in Law 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.
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.
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.
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
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Law
• Politics
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
Year 1
Compulsory modules currently include the following: The Power of Political Ideas Institutions of Justice Critical Introduction to Law Public Law Contract Law Criminal Law
Year 2
Compulsory modules currently include the following: Property Law Equity and Trusts EU Law Global Governance of Peace and Security
Optional modules may include the following: Understanding the World’s Codified Legal Systems Labour Law Law and Medical Ethics Jurisprudence: The Philosophy of Law Justice: A Critical Examination of Law and Justice 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 The Politics of Climate Change The Politics of the EU Democracy Under Threat American Politics Politics of the Global Economy Foreign Policy: Systems, States and Leaders State and Revolution: Foundations of Modern Political Thought
Year 3
Compulsory modules currently include the following: Tort Law Negotiation: Theory and Practice
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 Privacy, Data Protection and Cyber Law 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 Contemporary Political Theory Transforming British Politics The Public in Politics Dictatorships Political Theory of the Future Who Do You Think You Are? On Identity Politics Politics of the Middle East and North Africa: Space, Society and Politics Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Politics at the Edge: Emerging Problems in Politics and International Relations
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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.
The Law and Politics course at University of Kent features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
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?
90%
med
Student voice
70%
med
Student voice
70%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
53%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
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
The Law and Politics course at University of Kent features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Law and Politics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Kent graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
64%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
14%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
9%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
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
The Law and Politics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Kent graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£29k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
Fifth year after graduation
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 Law and Politics.
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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