Undergraduate LLB (Hons)
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.
Study at two leading Law Schools in France and the UK to start an international legal career.
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).
Overview
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.
AMU is a foremost French university with a very strong and long-standing European and international presence in the academic world.
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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.
The following modules are offered to our current students. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
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
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)
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
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.
During Stages 1 and 2, student performance (e.g., assessment methods, marking criteria, progression, condonement, compensation, appeals, resits) is subject exclusively to the regulations of AMU. For further information, refer to the Règlement de Licence and the Charte des examens.
During Stages 3 and 4, student performance (e.g., assessment methods, marking criteria, progression, condonement, compensation, appeals, resits) is subject exclusively to the regulations of the University of Kent. For further information, refer to the Credit Framework.
Successful completion of Years 1 and 2 is a formal requirement for admission to Year 3 at the University of Kent and ultimately for the award of the LLB.
Upon successful completion of all four years, students receive the award of Master 1 Droit international et européen from AMU and the award of LLB from the University of Kent.
Subject to meeting credit framework requirements, students may be eligible for alternate exit awards in the event that they do not complete all years of the Linked Award/“2+2” Agreement or for transfer to another programme.
All decisions regarding AMU alternate exit awards and applications to transfer to the Licence 2, Licence 3 or Master 1 at AMU lie within the exclusive jurisdiction of AMU.
All decisions regarding University of Kent alternate exit awards and applications to transfer to the three-year LLB programme at KLS lie within the exclusive jurisdiction of the University of Kent.
For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.
Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
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:
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.
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.*
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.
Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
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.
Next steps
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: https://facdedroit.univ-amu.fr/international/2-2-kent
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
We welcome applications from students all around the world with a wide range of international qualifications.
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