Program Overview

Overview of the University of Kent

The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its students, with a strong focus on research, teaching, and employability.

Law (Intellectual Property Law) LLM, PDip

The Law (Intellectual Property Law) LLM, PDip program at the University of Kent is designed to provide students with a detailed insight into the dynamic and growing area of intellectual property law. The program takes a distinctively contextual approach, delineating the histories, materializations, and practices of intellectual property law, as well as analyzing their conceptual foundations and dilemmas.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Duration: 1 year or 15 months full-time
• Start date: September, January
• Location: Canterbury

Entry Requirements

• A first-class or upper-second-class honors degree in law or a relevant subject
• Equivalent international degree
• Relevant professional experience and other qualifications may also be considered

Course Structure

• Students take three modules in each of the autumn and spring terms
• Modules are normally assessed by a 4-5,000-word essay
• Students undertaking an LLM degree must write a dissertation of 15,000 words

Teaching and Assessment

• The postgraduate programs offered within the Law School are usually taught in seminar format
• Students on the Diploma and LLM programs study three modules in each of the autumn and spring terms
• The modules are normally assessed by a 4-5,000-word essay
• Students undertaking an LLM degree must write a dissertation of 15,000 words

Research

• Kent Law School is widely recognized as a world leader in critical and interdisciplinary scholarship
• The school has a lively and active postgraduate community, with a strong research culture and close interaction between staff and students
• Staff publish regularly and widely in journals, conference proceedings, and books, and embed their research in their teaching

Career Support

• The university has a dedicated postgraduate office, offering support from application to graduation
• Postgraduate students at Kent Law School have access to a postgraduate computing room, study area, and common room with wireless internet access
• The university also offers a range of career support services, including internships, work placements, and career counseling

Fees and Funding

• The fees for this program are the same as those for the standard LLM program
• The university offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities for postgraduate students
• Students can also apply for external funding, such as government scholarships and research council grants

Next Steps

• All applicants considering a pathway in Law should apply for the standard Law PDip or LLM program
• Students will select their pathway when they arrive at Kent
• The university offers a range of support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and language support, to help students succeed in their studies.