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Master 1 Droit international et européen and LLB in Law Linked Award

Study at two leading Law Schools in France and the UK to start an international legal career.

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Key information

Start
September 2026
Location
Canterbury
Study mode
4 years full-time
Fees (per year)
UK: TBC
International: TBC

Overview

The Faculté de droit et de science politique, Aix-Marseille Université, France (AMU), in cooperation with Kent Law School, University of Kent, UK (KLS), offers this Linked Award/'2+2' Agreement which makes use of the established Master 1 “Droit international et européen” (AMU) and LLB (KLS).

You'll spend the first two years of your law studies at AMU in Aix-en-Provence and the last two years of your law studies at KLS in Canterbury. After which you obtain an LLB from Kent, and as part of your studies at AMU you will validate the Master 1 in International and European Law. This means after graduating you are well placed to go into either further study, or kick-start an international legal career.

The course

The Linked Award/ “2+2” Agreement requires the completion of two existing programmes of study which can only be pursued on a full-time basis and are designed to be completed over a total of four academic years. Year’s 1 and 2 are to be taken at AMU studying for the Master 1 “Droit international et européen”. Years 3 and 4 are to be taken at the KLS studying for the LLB. To be eligible for the LLB from Kent, and students to validate the Master 1 in International and European Law (which is the first part of the French second cycle diploma), students must successfully complete all four years

What you'll study

Plot your course. Discover the modules you'll study on your Kent journey.

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.

Stage 1 - AMU

During Year 1, you take modules equivalent to 120 credits (60 ECTS). These modules are compulsory and are as follows: Droit civil (Droit des personnes), Droit civil (Droit de la famille), Droit constitutionnel I and II, Introduction historique au droit, Histoire du droit et des institutions, Introduction au droit, Grands systèmes de droits étrangers, and one English language class per semester

Stage 2 - AMU

You take modules equivalent to 120 credits (60 ECTS). The compulsory modules are as follows: Droit civil (Droit des contrats), Droit civil (Droit de la responsabilité civile), Droit administratif I and II, Finances publiques, Droit pénal et sciences criminelles I and II, Droit de l’Union européenne and one English language class per semester. Students will complement the required number of credits by choosing among a range of optional modules: Droit judiciaire privé, Droit commercial I and II, Droit social I and II, Droit international public I and II, Droit international et européen des libertés fondamentales, Droit fiscal or Droit civil (Droit des biens)

Stage 3 - University of Kent 

You take modules worth 120 credits (60 ECTS). The compulsory modules are as follows: Introduction to Obligations, Foundations of Property (level 5), The English Legal System and Skills, Public Law I and Advanced Level Criminal Law

Stage 4 - University of Kent 

You take modules worth 120 credits (60 ECTS). The compulsory modules are as follows: The Law of Contract, The Law of Tort, Public Law II, European Union Law, Equity and Trusts, Land Law. Students will complement the required number of credits by choosing among a wide range of optional modules.

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Go Abroad

Taking a year abroad – whether you study at one of our prestigious partner universities or do an internship – is an amazing opportunity.

Any questions? We have the answers.

Is there any additional funding for the year abroad? You may be able to apply for funding; check with our Go abroad team.

Do I have to pay tuition fees for the year abroad? Yes, you’ll pay a substantially reduced fee. Fees for the current year (subject to changes) can be found on our tuition fees website. You don’t pay anything to the host uni.

Will I still get my maintenance loan? Yes.

When does the year abroad take place? Between your second and final year.

Do I have to learn a foreign language? You’re taught in English in many destinations, but you’ll get more out of your year if you learn the local language.

Does the University keep in touch? You have full access to all Kent’s support services as well as our dedicated Go abroad team.

Where could you go in a year?

How you'll study

You study the detail of the law, as well as its history. 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 and your study across France and the UK allows you to gain knowledge in two different legal systems, to effectively work in either of both of them.
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Independent Study
Group Work
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Entry requirements

Baccalauréat français, mention Très bien or Bien, or equivalent.

Students will also have to meet AMU’s general entry requirements for French and, if so required by law, will need to apply for and obtain a visa to reside and study in France. In addition, students must show proof of health insurance coverage and, for students who are citizens of an EU country, a European Health Insurance Card. Students must also show proof of civil liability insurance coverage and of repatriation insurance coverage.

The procedure to apply for progression to Year 3 at KLS will be confirmed by the University of Kent, and may require an additional application via UCAS to facilitate entry.

In addition to meeting academic progression requirements set jointly by AMU and KLS, students who are eligible for progression to Year 3 at KLS will also have to meet the University of Kent’s general entry requirements for English and, if so required by law, will need to apply for and obtain a visa to reside and study in the UK.

Fees and funding

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

AMU administrative fees are payable to AMU during Years 1 and 2.

University of Kent tuition fees are payable to the University of Kent during Years 3 and 4.

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.

The combination of this, and your time at AMU means you will be ready to benefit from an advanced study of law in two nations, and benefit from the joint network you will develop across your studies. If you want to start a legal career in the UK, France, or across both nations, this programme is a great first step to get you there.

Graduates entering high-skill roles can earn up to

48%
more than non-graduates. - WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025

A degree can boost average lifetime earnings by over

£300,000
Graduate employment outcomes - Universities UK

Ready to apply?

European candidates seeking admission to AMU for the Master 1 “Droit international et européen” (AMU) and LLB (KLS) must follow the directions for applying on the AMU website at: 2+2 KENT diploma (Master 1 / LLB) | facdedroit.univ-amu.fr

Interviewing

Students must be fluent in French and English. The admissions process will include an interview of short-listed applicants to assess linguistic ability and general suitability. All interviews will be conducted in French and English by the Linked Award/“2+2” Agreement AMU and University of Kent Directors jointly. All interviews will take place at AMU in Aix-en-Provence during the month of June preceding the academic year for which initial registration is contemplated. In exceptional circumstances, interviews may be arranged by videoconference. Further details will be communicated to short-listed applicants

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