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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 academic excellence and research.

Law (Law and Health) LLM, PDip

The Law (Law and Health) LLM, PDip program at the University of Kent is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between law, health, and regulation. The program is informed by world-leading research and is suitable for students with a background in law, medicine, or allied disciplines.

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

• Postgraduate taught modules are designed to give students advanced study skills, a deeper knowledge of the subject, and the confidence to achieve their ambitions
• Students can tailor their studies to their particular needs and interests to obtain an LLM or Diploma in Law in a single pathway, in two pathways jointly, or by choosing a broad range of modules in different areas of law

How You'll Study

• 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, including socio-legal studies, law and humanities, critical legal studies, and feminist theory
• The school places law in its wider social, political, and historical contexts and attends to a wide range of thematic and geographical areas

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
• Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy

Career Support

• The university has a dedicated Employability and Career Development Officer
• The Law School has an active and inclusive extra-curricular academic and social scene with regular guest lectures, talks, and workshops organized by its research centers
• Information about the internship program for LLM students can be found on the Kent Law School Employability blog

About Kent Law School

• Kent Law School is the UK's leading critical law school
• A cosmopolitan center of world-class critical legal research, it offers a supportive and intellectually stimulating place to study postgraduate taught and research degrees
• The school is renowned for its critical approach to the study of law, which not only makes the study of law more interesting but also helps to develop crucial skills and abilities required for a career in legal practice

Staff Research Interests

• Full details of staff research interests can be found on the School's website
• The school has a strong research culture, with staff publishing regularly and widely in journals, conference proceedings, and books
• The school's research centers, including the Centre for Critical International Law and the Centre for Sexuality, Race, and Gender Justice, organize regular guest lectures, talks, and workshops

Your Future

• Employability is a key focus throughout the University and at Kent Law School
• The school has a dedicated Employability and Career Development Officer, together with a broad choice of work placement opportunities, employability events, and careers talks
• Law graduates have gone on to careers in finance, international commerce, government, and law, or have joined or started an NGO or charity

Additional Information

• The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that the information contained in its publicity materials is fair and accurate and to provide educational services as described
• However, the courses, services, and other matters may be subject to change
• For more information, see the university's terms and conditions

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