Kent Law School

University of Kent

Kent Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools, ranked 17th in the UK in THE World University Rankings 2025 and 2nd for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2025. Known for its distinctive critical approach to legal education, students explore law in its wider social and political context, guided by world-class researchers. Kent Law School is internationally recognised for its critical legal education, which encourages students to explore law as a social, political, and ethical force.

Why study at the Kent Law School?

Ranked 2nd for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2025

Postgraduate programmes are designed for those who want to rethink how law shapes - and is shaped by - society, whether through human rights, commercial law, or environmental justice.

Flexible study options: study part-time or full-time, start in January or September

Tailor your degree through flexible module choices or pursue interdisciplinary research.

Postgrads can enjoy an inclusive extra-curricular academic and social scene with regular guest lectures, talks and workshops organised by our research centres.

2,000

postgraduate students

12

courses

4

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17th

in the UK in THE World University Rankings 2025, Kent Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools.

Canterbury  United Kingdom

main campus

About the Kent Law School

Challenging convention. Pursuing justice. Empowering change.

At Kent Law School, our mission is to transform legal education through a critical, interdisciplinary approach that challenges traditional boundaries and empowers you to become an advocate for justice and social change. We are committed to exploring the law as a tool for societal transformation, engaging with complex global issues, and fostering a community of academics, practitioners, and activists who think critically, act ethically, and drive meaningful impact through successful careers. Kent Law School is a dynamic and cosmopolitan place to study a variety of taught (Master's/LLM) and research degrees (LLM by Research and PhD) with an international and contemporary focus.

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Postgraduate students at Kent Law School join a diverse and intellectually engaged community. There are multiple student-led societies, and guest lectures from leading practitioners that enrich the academic experience. The campus hosts regular seminars, wellbeing initiatives, and social events, while Canterbury offers a lively student scene with music, theatre, and independent shops.


Find on more about Open Days, Campus tours or virtual events here.

You can email us at study@kent.ac.uk, or call us on T: +44 (0)1227 764000

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Main campus

University of Kent

Canterbury

South East

United Kingdom

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