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 and academic excellence.

Law (International Commercial Law) LLM, PDip

The Law (International Commercial Law) LLM, PDip program at the University of Kent is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international commercial law. The program combines a thorough grounding in technical legal instruments of international commercial law with sophisticated training in interdisciplinary frameworks for analysis of global business regulation.

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
• An 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

Research

• Kent Law School is a leading research institution with a strong focus on critical and interdisciplinary scholarship
• The school has a number of research centers, including the Centre for Critical International Law and the Centre for Sexuality, Race and Gender Justice

Fees and Funding

• The fees for this program are the same as those for the standard LLM program
• Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of the course
• The university offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to support students

Career Support

• The university has a dedicated employability and career development officer
• The law school has a strong track record of graduate employment, with many graduates going on to work in finance, international commerce, government, and law

About Kent Law School

• Kent Law School is a cosmopolitan center of world-class critical legal research
• The school has a lively and active postgraduate community, with regular guest lectures, talks, and workshops
• The law school has an award-winning law library, with an extensive collection of legal databases and resources

Support

• The university has a dedicated postgraduate office, offering support from application to graduation
• Postgraduate students have access to a postgraduate computing room, study area, and common room with wireless internet access

Additional Information

• The university has a range of accommodation options available, including on-campus and off-campus accommodation
• The university has a strong focus on sustainability, with a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact
• The university has a range of support services available, including academic support, mental health support, and financial support.