University of Kent
Law and Sociology LLB (Hons)
University of Kent

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 170 graduates of Law and Sociology LLB (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
170 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sociology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology 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 £24500 £23500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £21500 - £27000 £19000 - £29000 £22500 - £35000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23480 £21932 £26393
25-75 percentile range £20209 - £27631 £16925 - £27943 £19875 - £35241

Course Description

This degree offers you the opportunity to study the closely related disciplines of Law and Sociology in a three-year programme. Covering the foundations of law alongside compulsory and optional modules in Sociology (taught by our outstanding School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Research), you develop an understanding of the law, taught from a critical perspective which allows you to engage in informed debate about contemporary legal issues, and a sophisticated understanding of the complex global world in which we live, and the social forces, identities and media that shape our lives.

Kent Law School is renowned for its world-leading research and an approach which enables you to think critically about law within the broader context of society, considering its role and impact, and the potential it has to change the world we live in.

Kent Law School has a multi-award winning Law Clinic which offers the opportunity to gain unparalleled experience of real legal practice. Our co-curricular modules, including our popular mooting programme, develop your advocacy and practical legal skills. Our Wigoder Law Building provides an outstanding space in which students work and learn, and is home to the Kent Law Clinic and a simulated courtroom in our dedicated Moot Court.

Kent Law School promotes a culture of aspiration and attainment for all, where you are encouraged to develop, evidence and express your own opinions. We help you to acquire the professional legal skills and the skills of research and intellectual inquiry you need for a successful professional career, in law or elsewhere.

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

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 Law and Sociology LLB (Hons) at University of Kent

17% Information Technology Professionals
11% Administrative occupations
8% Welfare and housing associate professionals
6% Managers, directors and senior officials
6% Engineering professionals
5% Elementary occupations
4% Skilled trades occupations
4% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
4% Customer service occupations
4% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology

Qualification requirements

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
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law and Sociology, LLB (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Law and Sociology LLB (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £13500 year 1
International £18000 year 1

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.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #30 
    • #201 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #294 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #112 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

See all 26 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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Student composition of University of Kent

undergraduates:
13390
postgraduates:
2820
Total:
16210
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