
Kent Law School
About Kent Law School
Kent Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools, ranked 17th in the UK in THE World University Rankings 2025. Known for its distinctive critical approach to legal education, students explore law in its wider social and political context, guided by world-class researchers.
Where is Kent Law School and what’s the setting like?
Kent Law School is based at the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus, in the Southeast of England. The campus is green and self-contained, offering a peaceful academic environment just a short walk from the historic city centre. Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cathedral, independent cafés, and cultural life. Students benefit from a hybrid setting - campus tranquillity with city vibrancy - and fast rail links to London. You can explore the campus virtually to get a feel for life at Kent.
Kent Law School is a dynamic and cosmopolitan place to study a variety of taught (Master's/LLM) and research degrees (LLM by Research and PhD) with an international and contemporary focus. You are immersed in a culture of critical research within the School, which is widely regarded as a centre of excellence in legal research and training
What are the standout course offerings at Kent Law School?
Kent offers a wide range of postgraduate law programmes including:
- LLM in International Commercial Law
- LLM in Human Rights Law
- LLM in International Environmental Law
- LLM in Criminal Justice
- LLM in Intellectual Property Law
- LLM in Law and Health
- LLM by Research and PhD in Law
View all Master's and Doctoral level programmes at Kent Law School
Postgraduate courses at the University of Kent also offer students flexibility, with full-time or part-time study options, as well as September or January start dates. Explore our January start LLM courses
Tailor your LLM study to suit your needs and interests
Specialise through our LLM with international and contemporary focus, you can develop in-depth expertise by studying one or two specialised subject pathways or study for a general Kent LLM with no specialist pathway.
What are the entry requirements and fees?
Entry requirements and tuition fees vary by programme. Kent offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for both UK and international students, including support for Kent graduates and research candidates. Full details are available via postgraduate admissions and fees and funding.
Make the most of Kent’s range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages
What is student life like at Kent Law School?
Postgraduate students at Kent Law School join a diverse and intellectually engaged community. There are multiple student-led societies, and guest lectures from leading practitioners that enrich the academic experience. The campus hosts regular seminars, wellbeing initiatives, and social events, while Canterbury offers a lively student scene with music, theatre, and independent shops. Find out more about our postgraduate community.
The Law School has an active and inclusive extra-curricular academic and social scene with regular guest lectures, talks and workshops organised by our research centres (which include the Centre for Critical International Law and the Centre for Sexuality, Race and Gender Justice (SeRGJ).
Join an inclusive postgraduate community
Our diverse and international community of staff and students provides a dynamic and engaging environment to help you gain the professional legal skills and knowledge you need to change the world we live in. You can actively get involved in our LLM Conference, Mastering Law blog, Kent Law Clinic, student representatives and many active societies.
What facilities does Kent Law School offer?
The Kent Law School offers:
- Dedicated postgraduate study spaces and computing rooms
- Access to the Templeman Library, with extensive legal databases and quiet zones -Our award-winning Law Library offers extensive electronic legal resources, expert support, and regular research training for postgraduate students.
- Full access to a range of digital tools to support blended learning
- Modern accommodation and postgraduate-only study areas on-campus
- Extensive digital resources and 24/7 library access
- Sports and wellbeing facilities, including a gym and health centre
How does Kent Law School support your career?
Kent’s Careers and Employability Service is available to students for up to three years after graduation. You’ll get access to CV workshops, employer networking events, and one-to-one guidance. The Law Clinic and competitions like the Triathlon give you practical experience and help build your confidence. Kent graduates go on to work in law firms, government, NGOs, and international organisations.
Kent’s Graduate and Researcher College runs regular events, workshops, and socials to help postgraduates build networks and stay inspired. The postgraduate community is active and welcoming, with peer-led support and opportunities to get involved.
What do students say about Kent Law School?
Chat to our current students about everything to do with life at Kent. Our ambassadors will be able to tell you about their student experience and answer any questions you may have.
How do you apply to Kent Law School?
Applications for postgraduate programmes are submitted directly through the University of Kent. UK and international applicants can find full guidance on how to apply — including entry requirements, visa support, and English language qualifications — via the University’s postgraduate application page. For research programmes, entry is in September only, with a recommended application deadline of 30 June for that year’s intake.
What else should you know about Kent Law School?
Kent Law School is widely recognised as a world leader in critical and interdisciplinary scholarship including socio-legal studies, law and humanities, critical legal studies and feminist theory. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary research culture—recognized through funding, awards, and top national rankings—drives impactful contributions both within academia and beyond.
Join us and help make a real impact in today’s society.
Contact details
- KBSadmissions@kent.ac.uk
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- +44 (0)1227 764000
- Address
- Kent Law School
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- University of Kent
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