University of Kent
European Legal Studies with German LLB (Hons)
University of Kent

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 305 graduates of European Legal Studies with German LLB (Hons) and other courses in Law at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
305 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Law

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £24500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28000 £18500 - £30500 £24000 - £41000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Law

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23816 £22807 £27897
25-75 percentile range £20390 - £28598 £17816 - £29732 £20780 - £38542

Course Description

Law is a stimulating degree that sharpens your thinking and your powers of persuasion while giving you extensive legal knowledge. The European Legal Studies programme gives valuable added depth and a European dimension to your degree, as well as offering an unforgettable experience in another country, while developing your knowledge in another language.

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.

Reasons to study a European Legal Studies degree at Kent

  • Top 20 in The Times Good University Guide 2023
  • State-of-the-art facilities including a dedicated moot courtroom
  • Study the issues that matter to you through our broad range of modules
  • Prepare for a successful career – this degree helps facilitate your ambitions to work in law as a solicitor or barrister, or as a lawyer internationally and opens doors to many other legal professions
  • Get involved in real legal practice and assist real clients through Kent Law Clinic
  • Take part in co-curricular activities including lawyering skills modules in Mooting, Mock Trial Advocacy, and Negotiation
  • Spend a year abroad with one of our many partner institutions
  • Join one of our student-led law societies
  • Participate in innovative and meaningful projects like Critical Law TV and the Kent Law Review
  • Learn from legal professionals on our Professional Mentoring Scheme
  • Study in a supportive environment with academic advisors and our Skills Hub which helps you succeed and achieve

What you’ll learn

Our law degree sharpens your thinking and your powers of persuasion whilst you gain extensive legal knowledge. You study the detail of the law, as well as its history. You analyse judgments and legal developments while considering the political, ethical and social dimensions of the law. This critical approach facilitates your ability to interrogate and investigate the law. Not only does this enhance what is already a fascinating subject, but it also enables you to build well researched evidence bases and advocate your position, which is critically and vitally important in whichever professional occupation you aim to pursue.

Our popular mooting programme develops your advocacy skills in a simulated courtroom setting before a bench comprising local judges, practising barristers, solicitors and lecturers. Our Employability Support enables you to make connections, build your network, develop an understanding of the profession and plan for your future.

Accreditation

This degree will help you prepare for a career in law as a solicitor or barrister. All of our undergraduate Law degrees contain the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic component of professional training for intending barristers, and provide a strong foundation for students who wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).

The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of European Legal Studies with German LLB (Hons) at University of Kent

30% Caring personal services
17% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
8% Customer service occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
3% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
3% Caring personal services
3% Therapy professionals
2% Secretarial and related occupations
2% Other Health Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Applicants will need to complete an acceptable German language qualification.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

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

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study European Legal Studies with German, LLB (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.

Law

    • #20 
    • #26 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

See all 24 university rankings of University of Kent

About University of Kent

The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.

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13390
postgraduates:
2820
Total:
16210
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