Overview

Our research-led teaching encourages you to take a critical view of the law, engaging with the latest research undertaken by expert academics. Our diverse, international community of staff and students provides a dynamic and engaging environment to gain the professional legal skills and knowledge you need to change the world we live in.

Law with a Foundation Year extends access to the degree to students from a wide variety of qualifications and educational backgrounds. It is the ideal course if you have completed a university entry level qualification but have grades below the level required for entry to the degree directly. law degree from Kent prepares you for a career in law and opens doors to many other professions.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules currently include the following for the foundation year:

Academic Skills Development - Foundation Project, Research and Reflection

Introduction to the English Legal System

Law and Argument: a philosophical perspective

Research Methods for Foundation
Contemporary Issues in Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

European Law Criminal Law Business Law View 62 other Bachelors in European Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
T Level - Pass (C and above)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

fees for 2026/27 tbc

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canterbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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