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Key information
Overview
Prepare for a career in legal practice with this four year degree, which combines the content of the LLB in Law with a specialist final year that will prepare you for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1) and will introduce you to aspects of SQE2.
The course develops enhanced intellectual and transferrable skills, preparing you for the rapidly changing nature of legal practice. It provides a historical and contemporary examination of the legal profession, and critical engagement with themes such as technology; professionalism, identity, and ethics; justice, democracy, and citizenship; and capitalism and finance in the context of legal practice.
Alongside your 4th year of studies, you are encouraged to undertake Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). Kent Law School runs an MLaw Paralegal (QWE) Scheme where you can apply for paid paralegal jobs with law firms (in and around Kent). Please note that these positions are limited in number, can vary year to year, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
The course
This course gives you the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic component of professional training for intending barristers and provides a strong foundation for students who wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).What you'll study
The following modules are what students typically study. This may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
The first three stages (or four – as appropriate to the course being integrated) are identical to the structure of the single-honours, major/minor or joint-honours law course.
For details of modules for stages 1-3 please refer to the relevant course page (LLB Law, Law Graduate Entry, LLB Law and Politics or LLB Law and Criminology)
Compulsory modules currently include the following
How you'll study
Example timetable
Here’s a sample timetable from your first term at Kent. You'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops - in both big and small groups with focused teaching blocks and time to work, rest or explore uni life.
Items in green are confirmed, whereas anything marked yellow could be scheduled at a different time or day depending on your group, but this gives a good sense of what to expect.
✅ A balanced timetable that works for you
- Plan your week better: at least one free weekday for catching up on course work or just taking a breather.
- Purpose in every class: Whether it’s an hour or a whole day, every session is designed to make progress.
- Time to live the uni experience: Space for societies, part-time jobs and downtime.
Entry requirements
The listed entry requirements relate to entry in 2026. Our entry requirements for 2027 entry will be finalised soon. Please also see our general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2027 entry
*The Government has confirmed that tuition fees in England for Home students will increase to £10,050 from £9,790 for the academic year 2027/28.
Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course. Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy.
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
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Your fee status
The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
Students will require regular access to a desktop computer/laptop with an internet connection to use the University of Kent’s online resources and systems. Please see information about the minimum computer requirements for study.
Students may be required to visit a local court as part of their studies. Costs (if any) would relate to travel to and from a local court.
Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
Funding
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details.
The authentic campus experience
- Everything you need on your doorstep – stunning views, nightclub, cinema, restaurants. We have it all!
- Easy to get around – walk or catch the bus into the city. We're under an hour from London.
- Meet your people – over 250 clubs and societies to get involved with at Kent.
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:
- solicitor or barrister in a private practice
- company lawyer
- legal work within government
- legal work within the charity and NGO sector
- non-legal careers, such as banking, finance and management.
SQE assessments
The SQE is provided by Kaplan SQE Ltd., working with, and on behalf of, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). You'll find details of how to register for the SQE, book your assessment and request any reasonable adjustments on the SRA website.
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Ready to apply?
Applications for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 aren’t open just yet.
From 12 May 2026, you can register and start your UCAS application, with submissions opening from 1 September 2026.
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