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Law (Integrated Masters in Solicitors’ Practice)

  • MLaw
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 26/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Canterbury campus
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Course summary

Prepare for a career in legal practice with this four year degree, which combines the content of the LLB in Law with a specialist final year that will prepare you for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1).

The course develops enhanced intellectual and transferrable skills, preparing you for the rapidly changing nature of legal practice. It provides a historical and contemporary examination of the legal profession, and critical engagement with themes such as technology; professionalism, identity, and ethics; mistakes, disputes, and procedural contingency; justice, democracy, and citizenship; and capitalism and finance in the context of legal practice.

Alongside your 4th year of studies, you are encouraged to undertake Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). Kent Law School runs an MLaw Paralegal (QWE) Scheme where you can apply for paid paralegal jobs with law firms (in and around Kent). Please note that these positions are limited in number, can vary year to year, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.

Your Future
The University has an excellent employment record, with Kent Law School graduates commanding some of the highest starting salaries in the UK. Law graduates can go into a variety of careers, including:

  • Solicitor or barrister in a private practice

  • Company lawyer

  • Legal work within government

  • Legal work within the charity and NGO sector

  • Non-legal careers, such as banking, finance and management

Location
Our city, your time.

It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.

We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. The first three stages (or four – as appropriate to the course being integrated) are identical to the structure of the single-honours, major/minor or joint-honours law course.

Year 1

Compulsory modules currently include:
Institutions of Justice
Critical Introduction to Law
Public Law
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Introduction to Legal Theories

Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include the following:
Property Law
Tort Law
Equity and Trusts
EU Law

Optional modules may include the following:
Understanding the World’s Codified Legal Systems
Justice after Atrocity: The Principles and Practices of International Criminal Law
Labour Law
Law and Medical Ethics
Law and the Coroner
Jurisprudence: The Philosophy of Law
Policing
Sports Law
Welfare Rights and the Welfare State
Justice: A Critical Examination of Law and Justice
The Skills of Argument: How to Argue and Win
Environmental Law
International Law: Principles and Sources
Animal Law
Appropriate Dispute Resolution: Theory and Practice
Criminal Forensic Evidence

Year 3

Optional modules may include the following:
International Humanitarian Law
Advanced Topics in Property Law
Human Rights and Equality at Work
Clinical Option (Autumn)
Morality and Law
Clinical Option (Spring)
Banking Law
Human Rights and English Law
International Economic Law
The Law of Evidence
International Human Rights Law in Context
International Law and Global Problems
School Tasking: Teaching the Law
Tax Law
Law, Space and Power
Race, Sexuality and Gender Justice
Immigration Law
Comparative Law
Law, Science and Technology
Law and Social Change
The Vulnerable Person in the Criminal Trial
Privacy, Data Protection and Cyber Law
Advanced Topics in Privacy and Cyber Law
Law and the Political for the 21st Century
Global Corporate Accountability
Music and Law
Asylum and Refugee Law
Advanced Topis in Tort Law
Advanced Topics in Law and Medical Ethics
Legal Ethics: The Ethics of Lawyers and Lawyering
Family Law
Homelessness Law and Policy

Year 4

Compulsory modules currently include the following:
Criminal Litigation
Property Law and Practice
Civil Dispute Resolution
Legal Professional Practice
Wills, Trusts and the Administration of Estates
Business Law and Practice
Legal Services, Regulation and Solicitor’s Accounts

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Canterbury campus

Study options

  • MLaw • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 26/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
M199
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M199
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.

Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 - 136 points

A level - AAB - BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 12 credits P: 3 credits

Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 30 points

34 points in the IB Diploma or 136 UCAS Tariff points

T Level - D

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As part of our commitment to widening participation at the University of Kent, we have a contextual admissions policy. We use data and indicators to help build a more rounded view of an applicant's achievements and potential, we are keen to ensure that we are able to identify talent using a range of applicant information in addition to prior attainment. We are also committed to ensuring that each applicant is assessed fairly. In general, contextual offers will be lower than our standard offer.

Learn more on the University of Kent website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 13 other law courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Kent, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBC Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

64 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

88 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

All fees for 2026/27 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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