LAW - University of KentI am delighted that you are interested in studying an LLM at Kent Law School. Kent Law School is one of the UK’s leading critical law schools and has long

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I am delighted that you are interestedin studying an LLM at Kent Law School.

Kent Law School is one of the UK’sleading critical law schools and haslong been a pioneer of critical legaleducation. In our teaching and ourresearch, we look at law as a network ofsocial, political and economic relations.As well as being interesting andinsightful, this way of thinking aboutlaw gives you excellent skills for yourlegal or other career aspirations.

We are proud of our flexible andspecialised Master’s programmesand our rich and engaging academicenvironment that seeks to educate,challenge and provoke you. During yourMaster’s, you study with leading expertsin a vibrant, diverse and internationalcommunity.

I hope you find the information aboutstudying at Kent in the following pageshelpful.

We look forward to welcoming you toKent Law School.

Professor Toni WilliamsHead of Kent Law School

WELCOME

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CONTENTS

Introduction 2Student profiles 4, 14Studying law at Canterbury 6

Taught pathways (Canterbury) 8Part-time student profile 11LLM in• Individualised programme of legal studies 9

• Criminal Justice 10• Human Rights Law 12• Intellectual Property Law 13• International Commercial Law 15• International Criminal Justice 16• International Environmental Law and Policy 17

• International Law 18• International Law with International Relations 18

• Medical Law and Ethics 19

Studying law at Brussels 20

Taught pathways (Brussels) 22• Human Rights Law 23• International Law 24• Dual pathway programmes 25

Impressive career prospects 26Graduate profile 27

Locations• Canterbury 28• Brussels 29

Our research centres 30Academic staff: Pathway co-ordinators 32Applying to Kent 34Funding and scholarships 35General information 36

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INTRODUCTION

As a postgraduate studentat Kent Law School,you become part ofa cosmopolitan andintellectually stimulatingcommunity. You workwith leading academicexperts benefitting fromthe School’s world-classcritical, socio-legalresearch.

The Kent LLM is flexible. Our openchoice of modules and pathwaysmeans you can tailor your studyto your needs and interests. Ourprogrammes are open to graduatesfrom a relevant discipline and areoffered at the University of Kent inCanterbury and at Kent’s BrusselsSchool of International Studies.

World-class critical legalresearchAs a postgraduate student youare taught by researchers who arenational and international leadersin their fields and whose teachingis informed by their research.Academics at Kent Law Schoolpublish regularly in leading journals,conference proceedings and books.They engage in public debatesabout law in national andinternational media and contributeto government consultations onproposed reforms of the law.

Staff research interests can befound at www.kent.ac.uk/law/people

In the most recent ResearchExcellence Framework (REF), KentLaw School was in the top 20 for

research output, research qualityand research impact; 99% of ourresearch was judged to be ofinternational quality with 79% ofthat world-leading or internationallyexcellent. Based on our results inthe REF, the Times Higher Educationranked Kent Law School 8th in theUK for research intensity.

Our research centres and groupsoffer a range of events, which areopen to all postgraduate students.They include:• Kent Centre for Law, Genderand Sexuality

• Centre for Heritage at Kent• Centre for Critical InternationalLaw

• Centre for Critical Thought• Commercial Law DiscussionGroup.

The Law School also regularly hostsvisiting academics from around theworld.

Open and flexible Master’sOur Master’s programme allowsyou to develop in depth expertiseby studying one or two specialisedsubject areas (or pathways).Alternatively, you can choose tostudy for an LLM with no specialistpathway.

We offer 10 taught subject pathwaysat Kent’s Canterbury campus andtwo at our Brussels centre.

At Canterbury we offer:• Criminal Justice• Human Rights • Intellectual Property Law• International Commercial Law

• International Criminal Justice• International Environmental Lawand Policy

• International Law• International Law withInternational Relations

• Medical Law and Ethics.

At Brussels we offer:• Human Rights Law• International Law.

You can study the LLM full-time orpart-time. To give you even moreflexibility, you can choose to startyour LLM in September or January.You can also choose to spend oneterm at our Canterbury campus andone term at our Brussels centreunder our split-site option.

We welcome graduates fromoutside of law, who havean appropriate academic orprofessional background andwho wish to develop an advancedunderstanding of law in their field.

You can also choose to study for apostgraduate certificate or diploma.

Highly ranked schoolKent Law School is ranked in the top20 of each of the major UK leaguetables for Law; 11th in The TimesGood University Guide 2019, 13thin The Guardian University Guide2019 and 18th in The CompleteUniversity Guide 2019.

Law at Kent is also ranked in thetop 50 in the world in the TimesHigher EducationWorld UniversityRanking by Subject 2018, and inthe top 100 in the world in the

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Shanghai Global Ranking ofAcademic Subjects 2018.

Teaching excellenceWe are committed to outstandingteaching, inspiring our studentsto excel academically andprofessionally. The University ofKent was awarded gold, the highestrating, in the UK Government’sTeaching Excellence Frameworkin 2017*.

Our innovative approach to teachingbrings the law to life. The School haslong pioneered a critical approachto the study of law, that places lawin the wider context of society. Whilewe teach you about legal rules andprinciples, we also ensure youunderstand the contexts in whichlaws are created; what laws seekto do; and what are their effects.You gain a thorough grounding in

the detail of law, are taught to thinkabout its history and development,and the moral and ethicalconsiderations which shape itsdevelopment. You develop skills inanalysis and creative thinking thatare vital to lawyers and useful inmany other professions.

You are taught in lectures and insmall group seminars, so you reallyget to know your lecturers. Staff atall levels are friendly, approachableand deeply invested in yoursuccess.

A global outlookStudying at Kent is a trulyinternational experience. Staffand students come from aroundthe world, with over 87 nationalitiesrepresented within the Law School.Our LLM pathways equip you withthe knowledge and understanding

to operate successfully in today’sinternational environment and manyof our LLM subject pathways havean international focus.

Impressive careerprospectsA postgraduate qualification fromKent opens up a wealth of careeropportunities by providing animpressive portfolio of skillsand specialist knowledge.

Kent has an excellent record forpostgraduate employment: ofKent postgraduate students whograduated in 2017, over 92% ofthose who responded to a nationalsurvey were in work or further studywithin six months. (DLHE)

Award-winning law libraryOur law library has long beena leader in the development ofelectronic resources for legalteaching and research. Theextensive and up-to-date lawcollection in the University’sTempleman Library is particularlystrong on electronic material, andthe Electronic Law Library includesnumerous legal databases, whichare invaluable tools for research.In addition, you can access the textof thousands of law journals online.Our law librarian is available to trainyou to use these resources and runsregular legal research classes withpostgraduate students.

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Are the resources forpostgraduate students good?I like the library very much it is avery nice area to study; you canget a book and a coffee, justperfect. There is a lot to get involvedin. For example the Global SkillsAward is a very good opportunityto develop your skills. There is aseries of workshops on leadership,negotiation and mediation skillsas well as guest lectures on currenttopics.

And the city of Canterbury is verypicturesque, with lots of shops andrestaurants. It’s a lovely place tospend time.

What are your future plans?My lecturers have alreadymentioned the possibility of doinga PhD. I hadn’t really considered itbefore, but I am considering it now.If I decide not to do a PhD, I amconvinced that my Master’s willhelp me when I return to work. Ithas given me time to research areasI am interested in, to analyse the lawand to discuss my ideas with otherpeople. Every day I put anotherbrick in my wall of knowledge.

Would you recommend thiscourse?Absolutely. The facilities are great,the people are great and it is awonderful location. I enjoy the styleof learning here, you have to workindependently and takeresponsibility for your learning,which I think is a good thing. I thinkdoing this course has changed mefor the better, so come with an openmind and you will definitely benefit.

Prior to studying for anLLM at Kent, LuminitaOlteanu had beenpractising law forsix years.

What attracted you to Kent?One of the main reasons was theamount of choice Kent’s LLM offers.Having the opportunity to choosefrom so many modules was veryattractive. Initially, my specialisationwas in intellectual property lawbut as my modules overlappedwith those on the internationalcommercial law specialisation,I now have a double specialisation.I was also attracted to the criticallaw ethos of the School.

Did you visit Kent before youbegan your studies?Only virtually, it is actually better inreal life! I am from Bucharest andthis is the first time I have spent anextended period away from home.I have settled in fairly quickly. Peopleare very nice here and the staff tryhard to give you the best experiencethey can. There is a lot of energyand resources invested in thewelfare of students and you areencouraged to give feedback if youthink something could be improved.

I live on campus in Woolf College,which is very nice. At first, I wasn’tsure, but now I am convinced thatit is a good thing because you havea chance to socialise and networkwith people from other countries.It is time efficient as well becauseeverything is here and you don’thave to commute.

Was it difficult to return tostudying?I always wanted to do a Master’sabroad and having been at work forsix years I thought this was my lastchance. I felt it would be good forme personally and would also helpme to move forward in my career.

How is the course going?The lecturers are very flexible andfriendly and give good feedback.I have only good things to say aboutthem. My modules have exceededmy expectations; the convenors areinspiring, they broaden your mindwith their ideas – sometimes I thinkabout a question they raise for daysafterwards. I used to think mainly ina practical, client-related, solution-oriented way, I didn’t challenge thepremises behind the law, but nowI think more creatively about the lawand its impact.

What about your fellowstudents?I think there are around 100 lawpostgraduate students but giventhe number of available modules(around 70), the class sizes inindividual modules are often quitesmall. There are around 15 peoplein my seminars, which means theconvenor can focus on all thestudents and you always get thechance to contribute. We area diverse group, I know peoplefrom countries in Africa, Asia andEurope, it is a great experiencebecause talking directly to themgives you the chance to developyour own ideas about a countryand its people rather than relyingon stereotypes.

STUDENT PROFILE

would graduate with an LLM inInternational Commercial Law;a student who completes threeCriminal Justice modules and threeInternational Environmental Lawand Policy modules and whosedissertation engages with CriminalJustice would graduate with an LLMin Criminal Justice and InternationalEnvironmental Law and Policy.

It is possible to design your ownprogramme of study, (see p9).

Teaching and assessmentAll our programmes can be studiedfull-time or part-time. (See p11 forone student’s experience of part-time study.) You can start your LLMstudies in September or in January.

September startOn the LLM programme inCanterbury starting in September,you study one year full-time or twoyears part-time. You study threemodules in the autumn term(September-December) and three inthe spring term (January-April). Themodules are normally assessed bya 5,000-word essay. You also writea dissertation of 15,000 words overthe summer.

January startOn the LLM programme inCanterbury starting in January,you study 15 months full-time or 28months part-time. You study threemodules in the spring term (1)(January-April) and three in thefollowing autumn term (September-December). You write yourdissertation in the following yearin spring term (2) (January-April).

Our LLM and Diplomaprogrammes are open andflexible. You can specialisein one area (pathway) oflaw, study one major andone minor pathway or takea broad approach with nospecialist pathway.

The pathways currently offered are:• Criminal Justice• Human Rights • Intellectual Property Law• International Commercial Law• International Criminal Justice• International Environmental Lawand Policy

• International Law• International Law withInternational Relations

• Medical Law and Ethics.

Choosing your pathwayYou do not have to choose yourpathway until after you arrive atKent. Your choice of pathway isshaped by the modules you takeand your dissertation topic. Tobe awarded an LLM in a singlepathway, at least three of yoursix modules must be chosen fromthose associated with that pathwayand your dissertation must focuson that area of law. The other threemodules can be chosen from anyoffered in Kent Law School.

To be awarded a major/minorpathway you take three modulesassociated with one pathway, andthree from another pathway, withthe dissertation determining whichis your ‘major’ pathway.

For example, a student whocompletes at least three modules inInternational Commercial Law andcompletes a dissertation in this area

STUDYING LAW AT CANTERBURY

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Alongside modules related to yourpathway, you can choose optionalmodules from the wide rangeavailable within the School.Modules available may include:

Canterbury• Banking Law • Climate Change andRenewable Energy Law

• Commercial Credit • Consent to Treatment • Contemporary Topics inIntellectual Property Law

• Corporate Governance • Critical International MigrationLaw

• Cultural Heritage Law • Death and Dying • Environmental Quality Law

• European Union Citizenshipand Residence Rights – ClinicalOption

• Global Security Law • Intellectual Property 1:Copyright and Breach ofConfidence

• Intellectual Property 2: Patentsand Trade Marks

• International BusinessTransactions

• International CommercialArbitration

• International Criminal Law • International Environmental Law– Legal Foundations

• International Financial ServicesRegulation

• International Human Rights Law

• International Trade Law and theEnvironment

• Land Development andConservation Law

• Law and the Humanities 1:Ethos and Scholarship

• Law and the Humanities 2:Current Issues in Law and theHumanities

• Policing • Privacy and Data ProtectionLaw

• Public International Law • Transnational Criminal Law • Medical Practice andMalpractice

• Reproduction and theBeginning of Life.

BrusselsFor details of modules availableat the Brussels School ofInternational Studies, see p21.

OPTIONAL MODULES

During the long summer vacationfollowing the spring term (1), youparticipate in an online legal skillsmodule. You may also wish toexplore work experience andinternships which you feel may bebeneficial to your studies and futurecareer.

Entry requirementsA first or good second classhonours degree in law or a relatedsubject. In some cases, studentswho achieve a high 2:2 may beconsidered and the School maytake account of relevant work

experience when consideringapplications.

Other awardsPostgraduate Diploma andCertificate options are alsoavailable, where students taketaught modules only. Please contactthe Kent Law School PostgraduateOffice for more details.

Studying in BrusselsYou can also choose to spend oneterm at our Canterbury campus andone term at our Brussels centreunder our split-site option. (Please

note fees for our split-site optiondiffer from those of Canterbury-onlyand Brussels-only programmes.)Please contact us for details. Forinformation about our year-longBrussels programmes, see p21.

Further information Kent Law School PostgraduateOfficeUniversity of KentCanterbury, CT2 7NSUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)1227 824595E: [email protected]

Please note that the module lists above are not fixed as new modules are always in development and choices are updatedyearly. Please see www.kent.ac.uk/pg for the most up-to-date information.

• Law LLM An individualised programme of legal studies

• Criminal Justice• Human Rights Law• Intellectual Property Law• International Commercial Law• International Criminal Justice• International Environmental Law and Policy• International Law• International Law with International Relations• Medical Law and Ethics

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In addition to thespecialist pathwaysfeatured on the followingpages, we also offer anLLM that allows you totake a broader view of thelaw, giving you expertiseacross a range of areas.

This LLM is particularly useful forthose who wish to broaden as wellas deepen their legal knowledge.

On this LLM, you are able to createa programme of study that meetsyour particular needs. Designingyour own programme gives you a

high level of flexibility and controland allows you to study modulesin very different legal areas.

You select your modules from thewide and exciting range availableon contemporary legal issues. Youcan choose modules from any ofthe pathways listed in this brochure.

A supervised dissertation on arelevant agreed subject is thenundertaken. Working with yoursupervisor, you develop an in-depthstudy of a particular area of law.Writing the dissertation allows youto hone your legal research andwriting skills.

Students who successfully completean individualised programme oflegal studies will obtain an LLM inLaw.

Course content• Six modules drawn from thoseoffered on the LLM pathways inKent Law School, see pp10-19

• Dissertation of 15,000 words ona legal topic agreed with yoursupervisor.

Further information Kent Law School PostgraduateOfficeT: +44 (0)1227 824595E: [email protected]

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

This pathway coverscriminal law andprocedure in the UK,internationally andcomparatively.

It examines criminal justice systemsfrom a range of perspectives,including the management oforganisations, human rights, thepsychological and sociologicalcauses of criminal behaviour andsocial and economic perspectives.

This pathway is designed for thosewho already work, or intend to work,within the criminal justice system,whether for the police, probationservice, prison service or otherorganisations with an interest insuch matters.

There is close co-operation withthe MA in Criminology, run by theSchool of Social Policy, Sociologyand Social Research. (For detailsof this programme, seewww.kent.ac.uk/pg/173) Studentson the LLM are able to take amodule from the MA in Criminology.Criminology has specialists in manyareas including criminologicaltheory, research methods, youthcrime, gender, cultural criminologyand terrorism.

StructureStudy is divided between taughtmodules, which last for one termeach, and dissertation work. Forfull-time students, a total of sixmodules must be taken over the firsttwo terms. A supervised dissertationon a relevant agreed subject is thenundertaken.

You take a minimum of threemodules associated with thissubject pathway but considerableflexibility is offered in allowingyou to select your optional modulesfrom the full range of law modules.See p7.

Modules Please note that the module listsbelow are not fixed as new modulesare always in development andchoices are updated yearly. Pleasesee www.kent.ac.uk/pg for the mostup-to-date information.

To read a full description of themodules listed, go towww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules

Modules available may include:• European Union Criminal Lawand Procedure

• Gender and Crime ina Globalised World

• International Criminal Law • International Human Rights Law • Policing

• Cultural Criminology• Research Methods in Criminology • Sociology of Violence • Terrorism and Modern Society • Theories of Crime • Transnational Criminal Law.

Entry requirementsSee p7.

Further information Kent Law School, PostgraduateOfficeT: +44 (0)1227 824595E: [email protected]

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“I came here with theperception that a ‘fair trial’ isthere to protect innocent peoplewho are caught in the criminaljustice net, but now, becauseof my studies here, I questionmyself, do I not think thatguilty people are worthy of‘a fair trial’. I can see nowthat the law is not just aboutprotecting the innocent, it’sabout us, about how we asa society work”

Lukas HornakCriminal Justice with Human RightsLawWatch our Criminal Justice LLM videoat www.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent

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What would you mostrecommend about part-timestudy?I could not have completed theLLM full-time – I was not timerich! – so being part-time allowedme to juggle being a mum and paidwork in court. Being part-time didn’tmean that I was on my own though,I met lovely colleagues who werealso in the same boat and we wereable to support each other over thetwo years.

What advice would you givesomeone who is thinking aboutstudying for an LLM part-time?If you have a real interest in yourarea of study – go for it! You willfind drive and enthusiasm fromthe stimulating environment hereat Kent, the passionate teachingstaff and being among inspiringstudents. Kent’s critical approachto the study of law allowsinterdisciplinarity and freedom topursue the aspects of law and lawin society that pique your curiositymost.

How did you reach the decisionto study an LLM part-time atKent?Having practised since 2002as a criminal lawyer (both as adefence solicitor and then crownprosecutor), the criminal justicesystem in practice was familiar tome. However, I had questions aboutthe system I was in. I wanted tounderstand the theory of what Idid, its context and how the criminaljustice system might better meetthe needs of those caught within it.

What specialism did you studyand why?I specialised in Criminal Justice.At Kent, modules such as penology,the critical introduction to criminaljustice, policing, the sociology ofviolence and transnational criminallaw were particularly appealing.

What was it like to study for anLLM part-time while working?Studying for the LLM part-time wasreally rewarding. Taking two yearsto complete the programme allowedtime for proper reflection on mystudies – despite the time pressures

of family and work life. Of courseI had to get organised and be prettydisciplined about ‘knuckling down’during the time I had for study butI found a real motivation to learnmore and dig deeper.

How do you think studying foran LLM has influenced yourcareer? Having completed the LLM, I knewthat I wanted more of academia!I moved on to pursue a PhD andhave enjoyed this in ways I couldnot have imagined. I am now inmy third year and also work as aGraduate Teaching Assistant atKent Law School. At this stage it’sa little too soon to say in tangibleterms how my study will influencemy career path, but I do know thatwhen I prosecute in court thesedays I do so with my eyes open,alert to conversations andperspectives that really animatemy practice (I hope for the better!).

PART-TIME STUDENT PROFILE

Antonia Porter, a practising freelance CriminalProsecutor, decided she wanted a better understandingof the theory behind the law she was practising, soenrolled part-time on Kent’s LLM. She explains howshemanaged her work, study and being a mum of two.


HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

On this pathway, youexamine human rightsprotection at national,regional and internationallevels.

It is particularly suited to those whocurrently work in, or hope to workin, international organisations,non-governmental organisations,international law firms and foreignaffairs departments. It is also suitedto those who want to develop ahuman rights practice in a domesticlaw context.

You are encouraged to participatein the activities, including workshopsand guest lectures, of the Centre forCritical International Law (CeCIL)(see p30).

StructureFor full-time students, study isdivided between taught modules,which last for one term each, anddissertation work. A total of six

modules must be taken over the firsttwo terms. A supervised dissertationon a relevant agreed subject is thenundertaken.

You take a minimum of threemodules associated with thispathway but considerable flexibilityis offered in allowing you to selectyour remaining modules from thefull range of law modules. See p7.

ModulesPlease note that the module listsbelow are not fixed as new modulesare always in development andchoices are updated yearly. Pleasesee www.kent.ac.uk/pg for the mostup-to-date information.


Modules available may include:• Critical International MigrationLaw

• Cultural Heritage Law

• European Union Citizenshipand Residence Rights – ClinicalOption

• European Union Criminal Lawand Procedure

• Global Security Law • International Criminal Law • International Human Rights Law • Policing.


Further information Kent Law School, T: +44 (0)1227 824595 E: [email protected]

Watch our LLM video atwww.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent

“The beauty of doing aspecialism is that you studywhat you love! All my modulesraise human rights questions.For instance, in GlobalSecurity Law we are havingan ongoing debate aboutwhether human rights lawshould be ‘compromised’ whenenforcing preemptive securitymeasures against terrorism.I hope people will specialise inhuman rights law because Ibelieve it matters a great deal.”

Faouzia El SoudaniHuman Rights Law LLMRead more from Faouzia at our blog:https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/klsllm/

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

On this pathway yougain exceptional, in-depthknowledge, which willallow you to practiseintellectual property lawor work in the creativeindustries. It also providesan excellent intellectualfoundation for you if youwish to pursue a researchdegree in the field.

You develop a detailed insight intothe dynamic and growing area ofintellectual property law by takinga distinctively contextual approach:delineating its histories,materialisations and practices, aswell as analysing their conceptualfoundations and questions.

You are introduced to critical,practical and socio-historicalapproaches to the framing andstudying of intellectual propertyrelated problems.

Taught by distinguished academicspecialists, our modules covera large and diverse range ofintellectual property subjectswithin and beyond the field.

You graduate with the knowledgeand expertise required to pursue aprofessional or academic career inthis contemporary and developingdiscipline.

Structure For full-time students, study isdivided between taught modules,which last for one term each, anddissertation work. A total of sixmodules must be taken over the firsttwo terms. Supervised dissertationwork on a relevant agreed subjectis then undertaken.

You must take a minimum ofthree modules associated with thispathway but considerable flexibilityis offered in allowing studentsto select the remaining optionalmodules from the full range oflaw modules.


To read a full description ofthe modules listed, go towww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules

Modules available may include:• Contemporary Topics inIntellectual Property Law

• Cultural Heritage Law • Intellectual Property 1: Copyrightand Breach of Confidence

• Intellectual Property 2: Patentsand Trade Marks

• Intellectual Property and IndustryPractices

• Privacy and Data Protection Law • World Trade Organisation (WTO)Law and Practice 1.


Further informationKent Law School PostgraduateOffice T: +44 (0)1227 823405/824595E: [email protected]

Watch our Intellectual Property LLMvideo atwww.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent

“My modules have exceededmy expectations; the convenorsare inspiring, they broadenyour mind with their ideas –sometimes I think about aquestion they raise for daysafterwards. I used to thinkmainly in a practical, client-related, solution-oriented way,I didn’t challenge the premisesbehind the law, but now Ithink more creatively aboutthe law and its impact.”

Luminita OlteanuIntellectual Property Law withInternational Commercial LawSee Luminita’s profile on p6.


Most of my classmates wereinternational students and camefrom different cultural and socialbackgrounds. I learnt a lot frominteracting with my classmatesand have made some great friendsduring my time here.

What are the facilities like?The facilities are good and theStudent Learning Advisory Serviceis also really useful. It offers adviceon essay writing and workshopson other skills to help you reachyour potential. Kent Law School’sStudy Hub provides advice forpostgraduates on writing, research,editing and referencing in essaysand for your dissertation.

How do you think your studiesat Kent will affect youremployment prospects? I have acquired a more analytical,critical perspective on things andhave made vast improvements inmy research and writing skills.I think these are important skillsthat employers look for in the legalprofession.

Any advice for those thinkingabout taking this course?Choose modules that fit yourinterests but don’t shy away fromtrying something different. Makethe most of the course: engagewith the seminar material, join inwith discussions in seminars andask questions. It will help youand your fellow students, andalso makes the seminars morerewarding and enjoyable.

Osama Memon completedhis LLM in InternationalCommercial Law in 2018.

Why did you choose thisparticular pathway? Before my postgraduate studiesat Kent, I practised law in Karachi,Pakistan. I chose the LLM inInternational Commercial law (witha minor in Intellectual Property)because much of my work relatedto commercial law and I wanted toimprove my career prospects inthis area of law. I also wanted tounderstand how the global politicaleconomy works and why law hasdeveloped in the way that it has. Ithought Kent Law School’s criticallegal perspective, where subjectsthat you would normally expectto be doctrinal are taught withdifferent critical or multidisciplinaryperspectives, would really helpme with these ambitions.

Why did you choose Kent?Kent is one of best critical lawschools, ranked in the top 20 inthe UK. My brother studied lawat Kent a few years ago and it washis experience of Kent’s excellentacademic tradition and the qualityof research and teaching that finallyconvinced me. I had a very specificidea about what I wanted from mypostgraduate experience, and I feltthat Kent would provide what I waslooking for.

What are you enjoying aboutyour studies here?I enjoy the interactive seminar/groupdiscussion approach to teaching.

Most students come from differentbackgrounds so everyone’scontribution is unique, whichmakes the seminars a greatlearning experience. I alsoenjoy researching and writing myessays. Having essays instead ofexaminations gives you more timeto engage with the material on yourown terms, so you gain a more in-depth knowledge of specific areasthat are of interest to you.

Academically, my postgraduateprogramme has given me a greatdegree of freedom in how toapproach my work. I have beenable to ask deeper questionsabout the law and the world.

Do you have a favouritemodule?Generally, I have enjoyed all mymodules. I found the moduleson the World Trade Organizationand international law on foreigninvestment particularly interestingand challenging. They gave mea better perspective on how theglobal political-economy works.

What about the teaching?I knew from my brother’s experiencethat Kent Law School had excellentteachers. However, the qualityof teaching exceeded myexpectations. I liked all the moduleconvenors I had and feel verylucky to have been taught bysuch excellent teachers.

How would you describe yourfellow students?My fellow students were kind,respectful, helpful and intelligent.

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INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW

This pathway opensup access to a range ofoccupations that requirespecialist expertise.

You gain the necessary intellectualtools to practise internationalcommercial law, or work forrelevant government departments,regulators and internationalorganisations in a policymaking oradvisory capacity. It also providesan excellent foundation for you ifyou wish to pursue a researchdegree in the field.

This pathway combines a thoroughgrounding in technical legalinstruments of internationalcommercial law with sophisticatedtraining in interdisciplinaryframeworks for analysis of globalbusiness regulation as well asreflective evaluation of the operationand effectiveness of law. Emphasisis placed upon the interaction of lawwith other disciplines, particularlyeconomics and politics. Modulesare taught by distinguishedspecialists and cover a diverserange of subjects within the field.

StructureFor full-time students, study isdivided between taught modules,which last for one term each, anddissertation work. A total of sixmodules must be taken over the firsttwo terms. Supervised dissertationwork on a relevant agreed subjectis then undertaken.

You must take a minimum ofthree modules associated with thispathway but considerable flexibilityis offered in allowing you to selectyour remaining optional modulesfrom the full range of law modules.See p7.



Modules available may include:• Banking Law • Commercial Credit • Corporate Governance • Intellectual Property Law 1:Copyright and Breach ofConfidence

• Intellectual Property Law 2:Patents and Trade Marks

• International and ComparativeConsumer Law and Policy

• International BusinessTransactions

• International CommercialArbitration

• International Financial ServicesRegulation

• International Law on ForeignInvestment


• Laws of the Maritime, Air andOuter Spaces

• World Trade Organisation Lawand Practice.



Watch our International CommercialLaw LLM video atwww.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent

“I think it’s very importantto study international lawbecause we now live in aglobalised world. I chose thispathway because it really suitsmy career needs. An LLM hasa lot of benefits; it’s not justgood for my academic profilebut for my career too. I canwork internationally nowand that might not havebeen possible before.”

Carolina MarianiInternational Commercial Law pathwayDiscover more of what Carolina has tosay at: www.kent.ac.uk/courses/profiles/postgraduate/law-cm


INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Following a pathway inInternational CriminalJustice, you develop acritical understandingof the operation ofinternational andtransnational criminaljustice, particularly incontexts perceived to becontroversial or in a stateof evolution.

You learn about the main legalinstruments and institutions thatprovide for international co-operation and prosecution ofinternational, transnational andnational crime and the impact ofhuman rights. You combine thiswith critical reflection on the broadercontext and effectiveness of law.

There is co-operation with the MA inCriminology, run by the University’sSchool of Social Policy, Sociologyand Social Research, and inaddition to available law modules,you may choose one module fromthose available on the MA inCriminology, see right.

You are encouraged to participatein the activities, including workshopsand guest lectures, of the Centrefor Critical International Law (CeCIL)at Kent (see p30).

International Criminal Justice isof particular interest to those whowork, intend to work, or have aninterest in the fields of internationaland transnational criminal justice,criminal justice and human rights.

StructureFor full-time students, study isdivided between taught modules,which last for one term each, anddissertation work. A total of sixmodules must be taken over the firsttwo terms. Supervised dissertationwork, on a relevant agreed subject,is then undertaken.

You take a minimum of threemodules associated with thissubject pathway but considerableflexibility is offered in allowing youto select your optional modulesfrom the full range of law modules.See p7.



Modules available may include:• European Union Criminal Lawand Procedure

• International Criminal Law • International Human Rights Law • Transnational Criminal Law.

You may also choose one modulefrom those offered on the MA inCriminology, which may include:• Gender and Crime in aGlobalised World

• Research Methods in Criminology • Sociology of Violence• Terrorism and Modern Society.


Further InformationKent Law School PostgraduateOfficeT: +44 (0)1227 824595E: [email protected]

Watch our Criminal Justice LLMvideo at:www.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent

“The teaching is interestingand engaging. It makes youquestion your personal biasesand how you can effect changeby changing yourself andlearning more. Texts arediverse and provide a goodoverview of the subject. In oneof my modules, I got a chanceto do clinical work at ReprieveUK, which was very useful.As students we are motivated,international, well-informedand enjoy working together.”

Anamika MisraInternational Criminal Justice LLM


INTERNATIONALENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY

This pathway stimulatesa critical awareness of theoperation of internationalenvironmental law andpolicy, focusing on topicsthat are perceived to becontroversial or in a stateof evolution.

You develop knowledge andunderstanding of the institutionalstructures, key principles of law andpolicy, and the contexts within whichinternational law operates. You studythe theoretical, social, political andscientific perspectives that underliethe substantive areas of law, as wellas the practical situations in whichinternational environmental lawoperates.

You gain the knowledge andexpertise required to pursue aprofessional or academic careerin this developing discipline.


You take a minimum of threemodules associated with thispathway but considerable flexibilityis offered in allowing you to selectyour optional modules from the fullrange of law modules. See p7.



Modules available may include:• Climate Change and RenewableEnergy Law

• Environmental Quality Law• European Union EnvironmentalLaw and Policy

• International Environmental Law –Legal Foundations


• Land Development andConservation Law.


Further informationKent Law School PostgraduateOfficeT: +44 (0)1227 824595E: [email protected]

“I enjoy the way thatenvironmental law can holdmultinationals to account forviolation of the environment,especially when it has todo with poor farmers orfishermen who have novoice and nobody to speakfor them. I hope to practiseenvironmental law or to teachso that I can pass knowledgeon to future generations.”

Dickson EsonaraeInternational Law with EnvironmentalLaw and Policy Watch our environmental law video atwww.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent


INTERNATIONAL LAW/INTERNATIONAL LAW WITHINTERNATIONAL RELATIONSInternational Law canbe studied as a singlepathway, or be combinedwith InternationalRelations as a minorpathway*.

On the International Law pathway,you examine current internationalevents and the theoretical basesof international law. By combininginternational law with a minor ininternational relations, you discoverthe extent to which the two informeach other and develop a detailedunderstanding of the role, potentialand limitations of international lawin international affairs.

The interdisciplinary approach ofthis pathway is particularly suitedto those involved with, or hoping towork for, international organisations,non-governmental organisations,foreign affairs departments,international courts and internationallaw firms.

You are encouraged to participatein the activities, including workshopsand guest lectures, of the Centre forCritical International Law (CeCIL) atKent (see p30).


If you choose a single pathwayin International Law, you takea minimum of three modulesassociated with international law,but considerable flexibility is offeredin selecting your optional modulesfrom the full range of law modules.See p7.

If you choose the two-subjectpathway in International Law withInternational Relations, you mustfollow three modules from theInternational Law pathway andtwo modules from the InternationalRelations pathway; you may selectyour sixth module from the full rangeof law modules. See p7.




• International Criminal Law • International Human Rights Law • Legal Aspects of ContemporaryInternational Problems

• Public International Law • Transnational Criminal Law.

Students taking a minor inInternational Relations will take twomodules drawn from the School ofPolitics and International Relations,which may include: • Conflict Resolution in WorldPolitics

• International Relations Theory • Philosophy and Methodologyof Politics and InternationalRelations

• Resistance and Alternatives toCapitalism and Democracy

• Security in a Changing World• Terrorism and Crimes of State • Theories of Conflict and Violence• Understanding PoliticalInstitutions.



Watch our International Law LLMvideo atwww.youtube.com/user/LawAtKent

*Please note International Relations isonly available as a ‘minor’ whencombined with the International Law‘major’.


MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS

This pathway examinesthe role of law withincontemporary healthcare, the institutions andorganisations associatedwith medical law and theinterrelationshipsbetween them.

You explore the practical contextwithin which medical law operates inorder to develop an understandingof the theoretical and ethical issuesthat underpin it.

StructureStudy is divided between taughtmodules and a dissertation. For full-time students, a total of six modulesare taken during the first two terms.A supervised dissertation on arelevant agreed subject, is thenundertaken.

You take a minimum of threemodules associated with thissubject pathway but considerableflexibility is offered in allowing youto select your optional modulesfrom the full range of law modules.See p7.



Modules available may include:• Consent to Treatment • Death and Dying • Medical Practice and Malpractice • Privacy and Data Protection Law • Reproduction and the Beginningof Life.


We also take into account medicalqualifications and experience ofworking within the healthcaresystem. For such applicants, weconsider relaxing the formal entrystandard.

Further information Kent Law School PostgraduateOfficeT: +44 (0)1227 824595 E: [email protected]



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STUDYING LAW AT BRUSSELS

Kent’s Brussels Schoolof International Studiesis a multidisciplinarypostgraduate school. Itoffers taught programmesin international studiesdelivered by leadingacademics and skilledpractitioners.

Programme structureIn Brussels, you can take yourdegree as a standard 12-month,90 ECTS credit version (whichcomprises six taught modules plusa dissertation) or as an extended,18-month 120 ECTS credit version(which comprises nine taughtmodules plus a dissertation).

It is also possible to take asecondary minor subject pathwayin another available area of law orpolitics and international relations(see p25). This is done through theoptional modules chosen.

You can begin your studies inSeptember or in January and if youare studying on a standard 90 ECTScredit programme you can studypart-time.

LLM students can choose to spendone term at our Brussels centre andone at our Canterbury campus(returning to their primary location tocomplete the dissertation) under oursplit-site option. (Please note feesfor our split-site option differ fromthose of Brussels-onlyprogrammes.)

Entry requirementsA first or good second classhonours degree in law or a relatedsubject. For applicants from a USuniversity, a minimum Grade PointAverage of 3.0 from an accreditedinstitution or equivalent is usuallyrequired. We may also take intoaccount relevant work experiencewhen considering applications.

Further information Brussels School of InternationalStudiesRecruitment and AdmissionsBoulevard Louis Schmidt 2a, Brussels 1040T: +32 2 641 1721E: [email protected]/brussels

Alongside modules related to yourpathway, you can choose optionalmodules from the range of lawmodules available, which mayinclude:• Critical International MigrationLaw

• European Union Migration Law• EU International Relations Law• International Criminal Law• International Diplomatic Law• International Economic Law• International Human RightsLaw

• International Law of the Sea• International Law on ForeignInvestment

• International Relations forInternational Lawyers

• International Trade Law• Law of Armed Conflict• Legal Aspects ofContemporary InternationalProblems

• Public International Law• Transitional Justice and Rule ofLaw Programming.

You may be able to chooseoptions from the full list ofBrussels modules (seewww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules).Modules may include:• EU Politics and Governance• Europe and Global Change• Histories of InternationalConflict

• Human Security in ForcedMigration

• International Economics• International Relations Theory• Negotiation and Mediation• Political Communication• Theories of Conflict andViolence

• US Foreign Policy.

OPTIONAL MODULES

Please note that the module lists above are not fixed as new modules are always in development and choices are updatedyearly. Please see www.kent.ac.uk/pg for the most up-to-date information.


• Human Rights Law• International Law• Dual pathway programmes

TAUGHTPATHWAYSBRUSSELS


HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

On this LLM, you examinethe theory and practiceof human rights law,international criminallaw, humanitarian law,transitional justice,migration law and otherfields in the context ofdifferent policy areasand various academicdisciplines.

Taught in the critical tradition ofKent Law School, we want you tounderstand how different legalregimes came about and how theymay be interpreted, challengedor possibly changed. This iscomplemented by the real-worldadvantage of studying for yourLLM in the ‘capital of Europe’;mere hours from the InternationalCourt of Justice in The Hague, theCourt of Justice of the EuropeanUnion in Luxembourg, and theEuropean Court of Human Rightsin Strasbourg.

It is particularly suited to those whocurrently work (or hope to work) ininternational organisations, NGOs,international law firms and foreignaffairs departments.

StructureFor full-time students, study isdivided between taught modules,which last for one term each, anddissertation work. A total of sixmodules is taken over the first two

terms. A supervised dissertation,on a relevant agreed subject,is then undertaken during theremainder of the academic year.

You take the required module onhuman rights and a minimum of twoother modules associated with thispathway. You have considerableflexibility when choosing youroptional modules.




• EU Migration Law • International Criminal Law • International Human Rights Law(required module)

• Law of Armed Conflict • Transitional Justice andRule of Law Programming.

You can also select optionalmodules from the full list of modulesoffered at Brussels, see p21.


Further information Brussels School of InternationalStudiesT: +32 2 641 1721E: [email protected]/brussels


“You are taught byinternationally renownedresearch experts from KentLaw School and BSIS whodeliver dynamic lectures intune with their cutting-edgeresearch publications. As wellas the expertise needed to writelegal essays, you gain vitalproblem-solving skills, whichhelp you to tackle a diverserange of global issues throughthe analytical and criticallens of human rights law.The skills you acquire are ingreat demand in internationalorganisations specialisingin human rights.”

Professor Yutaka AraiProfessor of International Law andInternational Human Rights Law


INTERNATIONAL LAW

This pathway providesa detailed understandingof the role, potential andlimitations of publicinternational law ininternational affairs.

After recent decades of rule oflaw promotion, the need to ‘legally’harm, detain, profit or pollute hastransformed how policy moves arenow performed and contested onthe world stage. This has elevatedthe significance of internationallegal rules for a range ofgovernmental, corporateand societal actors, which allcompete to devise legal norms,characterisations and strategiesto address global political andeconomic problems. Internationallaw has therefore become a centraldomain of struggle across a varietyof pressing policy challenges,ranging from robotised militarystrategies, territorial claims spurredby climate change, or the globalprojection of EU rules, totransnational blacklists.

This LLM pathway respondsto increasing complexity in theinternational legal order; whereinternational law evolves throughtransformations such as globalcounter-terrorism, global valuechains, and foreign investmentarbitration.

Its interdisciplinary approach isparticularly suited to those involvedwith, or hoping to work for,

international organisations,non-governmental organisations,foreign affairs departments andinternational law firms.

StructureIt is possible to start this programmein September or January.

The programme is divided betweentaught modules and a dissertation.Full-time students must take sixmodules during the first two terms.You take the required module oninternational law and a minimum oftwo other modules associated withthis subject pathway. You haveconsiderable flexibility whenselecting your remaining optionalmodules.

A supervised dissertation is thenundertaken during the remainderof the academic year.


To read a full description ofthe modules listed, go towww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modules

Modules available may include:• International Diplomatic Law • International Law of the Sea • The International Law on ForeignInvestment

• International Trade Law • Legal Aspects of ContemporaryInternational Problems

• Public International Law

Two optional modules from the fulllist of modules offered at Brussels,see p21.


Further information Brussels School of InternationalStudiesT: +32 2 641 1721E: [email protected]/brussels


“The LLM in InternationalLaw offers a comprehensivespecialisation in internationallaw, firmly rooted in thetraditions of theinternationally renowned KentLaw School and BSIS. Theapproach to law as a socialscience does not preclude theteaching skills and knowledgenecessary to become a goodlawyer – quite the contrary.We believe that good lawyersare critical lawyers, and thisdegree offers students thechance to become both.”

Professor Harm SchepelProfessor of Economic Law


In addition to our twosingle subject pathwayLLMs, we also giveyou the opportunity tocombine your programmewith one of the othersubject areas offeredat Brussels.

It is possible to combine the twoprimary subject specialisations,International Law and HumanRights, or to combine one of thosewith one of the following secondaryspecialisations:• European External Relations• International Conflict and Security • International Development • International Migration• International Political Economy• International Relations.

Combining international law orhuman rights law with anothersubject area allows you to approachyour studies in an interdisciplinarymanner.

The two subject specialisation isparticularly suited to those whocurrently work, or hope to work,in international organisations,non-governmental organisations,international law firms and foreignaffairs departments.

StructureFor full-time students, study isdivided between taught modules,which last for one term each, anddissertation work. A total of sixmodules must be taken over the firsttwo terms. Supervised dissertationwork, on a relevant agreed subject,

DUAL PATHWAY PROGRAMMES

“When deciding where toundertake myMaster’s degree, I askedmyself where I couldmaximise my time, dedicationand efforts. The answer waseasy – Brussels! I chose BSISbecause it provides studentswith the opportunity to studyinternational lawwithinternational relations notonly in the ‘capital of Europe’but in an institution thatenables you to learn farbeyond the textbook.”

Sue BasuCanadianLLM International Law withInternational Relations

is then undertaken. You mustfollow a minimum of three modulesassociated with your primaryspecialisation. Three furthermodules are then taken, twoof which must be selected fromthe chosen area of secondaryspecialisation. Considerableflexibility is offered to you inselecting your sixth module from thecomplete list of Brussels modules.


Further informationBrussels School of InternationalStudies T: +32 (0)2 641 1721E: [email protected]/brussels

IMPRESSIVE CAREER PROSPECTS

A postgraduatequalification from Kentopens up a wealth ofcareer opportunities byproviding an impressiveportfolio of skills andspecialist knowledge.

Our students do extremely well ongraduation: of Kent postgraduatestudents who graduated in 2017,over 92% of those who respondedto a national survey were in workor further study within six months(DLHE).

A Master’s in law is a valuablequalification that can help you tospecialise in the area of law youare most interested in and makeyou more attractive to potentialemployers both within the legalprofession and outside. Employersrecognise that a postgraduate

qualification demonstrates a widerange of skills. At Kent, we providea comprehensive package of skillsdevelopment training programmes,careers advice, and volunteeringand paid work opportunities to helpenhance your career prospects.

Careers support in KentLaw School At Kent Law School you havethe support of a dedicatedEmployability and CareersDevelopment Officer togetherwith a range of work experienceopportunities, employabilityevents and careers talks. Detailsof graduate internship schemeswith NGOs, charities and otherprofessional organisations aremade available to postgraduatestudents via the Kent Law SchoolEmployability blog.(blogs.kent.ac.uk/klsemployability)

Transferable skills trainingAll postgraduate students have thebenefit of skills training offered bythe University. Kent’s GraduateSchool delivers the Global SkillsAward Programme for studentsfollowing taught programmes, whichis designed to consolidate yourawareness of current global issuesand improve your employmentprospects.

Careers and EmployabilityServiceThe University’s award-winningCareers and Employability Servicecan help you to plan for your futureby providing one-to-one advice.It also provides online advice onemployability skills, career choicesand applications, and interviewskills.

Further informationFor more information on the careershelp we provide at Kent, visit ourEmployability web page atwww.kent.ac.uk/employability



Describe a typical day in yourcurrent role.There really isn’t one. I couldbe inspecting an industrial site,responding to an appeal, defendinga decision we have made, orresponding to a consultation onthe transposing of EU legislation,relating to my area of work.

What are your future goals?I would like to work in a centralgovernment department*, in policyformulation or in an internationalorganisation using both my lawbackground and frontlineexperience.

Did Kent live up to yourexpectations?Yes, and beyond! When you leavea good career to study in a foreigncountry it is normal to have a fewworries. But I (and my then critics)now know it was the best decisionI ever made. My LLM from Kenthas helped me to make the careerchange I was looking for.

Any memories of Kent thatyou would like to share?Winning the Kent Law SchoolOverseas Scholarship was ahighlight, but there are manyothers – too many to mention here.

What advice would you giveto someone coming to Kent?Coming to Kent was one of thebest decisions I have made in mylife. Whatever your background,wherever you are from, whateveryour ambitions are, Kent will havesomething special to offer.

Nilanka Ranasinghecompleted his LLM in2008, specialising inEnvironmental Law. Henow works for Neath PortTalbot County BoroughCouncil regulatingindustrial pollution.

Why did you choose Kent?Kent offered everything I waslooking for. I wanted to focus onenvironmental law, and Kent offereda well-balanced LLM, whichcovered a wide range of areas inenvironmental law, including moduleoptions from different disciplines.Also, Kent had very good ratings forresearch, and it looked like a lovelyplace to be.

How did you find the teaching?Teaching at Kent was not justclassroom-based. In the autumnterm we spent a weekend in Wales,listening to talks by a variety ofacademics while sitting in front ofa log fire, drinking hot chocolate!

My tutors were very knowledgeableand imparted their knowledge withan open mind, creating a relaxedatmosphere in classes, whichencouraged us to contribute.This helped us to develop ourpresentation skills and to learnfrom each other. Kent, in my opinion,has incorporated innovation intoits teaching without losing the valueof traditional methods.

What was your experience ofthe academic community?At Kent you are valued as a student.The School is very welcoming and

there is a real camaraderie betweenstudents and academic staff. Whatamazed and inspired me was thebreadth of knowledge of theacademic staff; they are notonly specialists, but are alsoknowledgeable about a wide rangeof areas. Many of the academicsI met have had a positive influenceon my future.

What did you particularly enjoyabout Kent?

The people and the hospitality.Everyone, staff and students, wasvery welcoming. I was met by amember of the International Team atthe airport and supported by themthroughout my time at Kent; peoplein the postgraduate office were veryhelpful and a member of staff alsohelped me to phone my parents inSri Lanka to let them know that I hadarrived safely. The people at Kentmade the University a home awayfrom home.

How did your LLM lay thefoundations for your career?

I have been working in localauthorities for the last seven years,regulating industrial pollution. Beingat the front line of implementingenvironmental regulations requiresa sound knowledge of both EU anddomestic environmental legislationand my LLM has given me anexcellent grounding in these. I amquite surprised at how often theknowledge learnt in my LLM hascome into play. In my role, I dealwith many relevant topics from mystudies, from the ‘polluter pays’principle to the Aarhus Convention.

GRADUATE PROFILE

*Nilanka has now realised this ambition; he has moved on to the Environment Agencywhere he is Senior Permitting Officer.

print and electronic collectionsspecifically aimed at supportingthe courses and subject areastaught at Kent. There are also overa thousand PCs on campus anda range of support services forhelp or advice.

The city of CanterburyThe city of Canterbury is just a25-minute walk from campus. It isa lovely city with medieval buildings,lively bars and atmospheric pubs,as well as a wide range of shops.The attractive coastal town ofWhitstable is close by and thereare sandy beaches further downthe coast. London is just under anhour away by high-speed train.

Our Canterbury campusprovides a stunninglocation for your studiesand offers first-classacademic and leisurefacilities. The campusis within easy reach ofLondon and mainlandEurope.

Kent offers an incredibly diverseand cosmopolitan campus – 40%of our academic staff come fromoutside the UK and our studentsrepresent 157 nationalities. Thecampus is self-contained and youare within walking distance of allthe excellent facilities including:the Graduate School, the SportsCentre, the Gulbenkian Theatre andCinema, the Templeman Library, theMedical Centre, the campus shopand bookshop, cafés and bars.

AccommodationPostgraduate students are offeredon-campus housing in WoolfCollege, Tyler Court A or DarwinHouses. The en-suite rooms arearranged in flats with six or eightstudents per flat and a large sharedkitchen. Each room has free internetconnection and a link to theUniversity’s computer networksystem. For details, see:www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

Social lifeThe University’s Gulbenkian Theatrepresents a diverse programme,including, theatre, dance and stand-up, while the Gulbenkian Cinemashows the best in film from currentreleases to classics and foreign-language films. The University alsohas a centre for music performance,The Colyer-Fergusson Building andits own nightclub run by Kent Union,the students’ union at Canterbury.

There are many great places to eatout on campus including nationalcuisines and vegetarian options.

Excellent study resourcesThe study resources on campusare excellent. The recently extendedTempleman Library has extensive

LOCATIONS: CANTERBURY



The city of BrusselsWith a population of just overa million people, Brussels is byno means a sprawling metropolis.But with more than a third of itsinhabitants from outside of Belgium,it’s a vibrant and cosmopolitan citywith a truly international feel.

Exploring the city’s historical andcultural highlights is a great wayto develop your language skills.Discover new areas, pick up foodfrom one of the many local marketsor eat out at some of the excellentrestaurants. Visit exhibitions at themany galleries and museums, go tothe theatre or attend concerts. Thereis a range of events organised overthe year from medieval carnivals togroup dance classes in the GrandPlace.

Kent’s Brussels Schoolof International Studiesis a multidisciplinarypostgraduate schoolbringing together thedisciplines of politics,international relations,law and economics.

Our programmes are designed totake advantage of an inspirationallocation that is home to theEuropean Union, NATO and manyother international organisations.Studying in Brussels offers you agreat opportunity to develop yourknowledge and network with peopleand organisations.

Our academic community is madeup of students and researchersfrom 45 countries and academicstaff representing 12 differentnationalities. You benefit fromaccess to numerous archives,conferences, scholars, expertsand practitioners who thrive in theinstitutions of this world centre ofinternational affairs.

We have our own purpose-designedfacilities which include study rooms,classrooms, an auditorium andacademic space. We are a shortdrive from the city centre and thereare also excellent metro, bus andtram links.

Our strong links with the Brusselscommunity mean many of ourstudents improve their professionalskills and gain real-world experiencethrough a range of internships andvoluntary work opportunities.

AccommodationKent does not offer Universityaccommodation in Brussels, butthere are many private rental optionsavailable. In Ixelles or Etterbeekcommunes, both of which are closeto the University, a room (sharing abathroom and kitchen with others)costs around €350–€500 and aone-bedroom apartment around€800 per month. Incoming studentsare placed on our list-serve, throughwhich they are sent information onhousing, orientation, registration andpractical tips on preparing for andarriving in Brussels. For details, seewww.kent.ac.uk/gettingstarted/brussels

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OUR RESEARCH CENTRES

At Kent Law School ourresearch is collaborative,seeks to enhance publicdebate and to make adifference. Our studentsare immersed in a cultureof critical research, whichhelps them to develop asindependent thinkers,comfortable challengingestablished rules.

Our research is wide-ranging andcovers areas including:• criminal justice• critical commercial law andbusiness and regulation

• critical obligations• environmental law• european and comparative law• gender and sexuality• governance and regulation• healthcare law and ethics• international law• law and political economy, lawand development

• legal theories and philosophy• property law• human rights• labour law• law and culture• law, science and technology• legal methods and epistemology• public law• race, religion and the law.

These research areas aresupported by our research centres,which encourage new thinking,promote collaboration with otheracademics both nationally andinternationally, and organise eventsand conferences. Our researchfeeds into our teaching and helpsto put Kent Law School at the centreof contemporary discussions onissues that impact not just the lawbut the wider world.

Centre for CriticalInternational Law (CeCIL)The Centre for Critical InternationalLaw (CeCIL) at Kent fosters criticalapproaches to the field ofinternational law, and other areasof law that touch upon global legalproblems, through promotingcollaboration and exchange at KentLaw School and within the broaderscholarly community.

Based at Kent’s Canterburycampus, the Centre offers an annualprogramme of activities for KentLaw School students, includinga speaker series, workshopsdesigned to engage scholars basedat other institutions and an annuallecture addressing emergingthemes in critical scholarship in thefield of international law. CeCIL alsostrives to engage students, scholarsand practitioners interested in the

critical study of internationallaw around the world throughdeveloping collaborations andjoint research efforts.

Research and teaching ininternational law at Kent begins fromthe premise that international lawis not apolitical, and that its politicalideology reflects the interests ofpowerful states and other actors.Through their research andteaching, Canterbury and Brussels-based staff place international lawinto the contexts of history andpolitical theory and extend itsreach into international relations.

Kent Centre for Law,Gender and Sexuality(KCLGS)KCLGS is a critical, interdisciplinarycentre, which advances researchthat is theoretically informed andpolicy relevant. Its membership ismade up of interested academicsand doctoral students based at theUniversity of Kent. At the intellectualheart of KCLGS is the project ofexploring the complex relationshipsbetween gender, sexuality, law,and governance. Members studythese relationships in multiple waysin their individual research andcollaborative research projects.

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We provide an environment forthe exploration of these ideasthrough a programme of activitiesincluding workshops, seminars,academic visitors and doctoraltraining. The Centre is alsocommitted to debating,disseminating scholarship, andnetworking with non-academics,working in related fields.

Centre for Heritage at Kent(CH@K)The Centre for Heritage at Kent(CH@K) is an interdisciplinarycentre which brings togetherresearchers and students froma variety of academic andprofessional disciplines, including

archaeology, anthropology, law,geography, physics, heritageconservation and management,architecture and urban planningto develop high-qualityinterdisciplinary research andteaching on heritage. The Centreaims to engage students fromdifferent disciplines who areinterested in heritage.

Centre for Critical Thought(CCT)CCT aims to consolidate, sustainand develop cutting-edge researchon critically-oriented theory withinthe humanities and social sciences.Founded on the shared interest incontemporary continental thought

of colleagues in Kent LawSchool, the School of Politics andInternational Relations, and theSchool of European Culture andLanguages (Italian), the CCTprovides a platform for seminars,workshops and lectures that explorethe frontiers of, among otherdisciplines, modern Europeanphilosophy, critical legal theory,political and social thought,psychoanalytic theory, theatrestudies, film studies, and socialanthropology.

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ACADEMIC STAFF

Staff in Kent Law Schoolare internationallyrecognised for the qualityof their research. Below weprofile the co-ordinators ofour LLM pathways. Fordetails of all our staff, seewww.kent.ac.uk/law/people

Criminal JusticeCo-ordinator: Dr Flora RenzFlora’s research interests lie in thearea of gender, sexuality and lawand the legal regulation of identities.She is concerned with the legalregulation of (trans)gender identitiesand sexuality in society and broaderquestions focusing on the interfacebetween structural inequalities, law,gender, sexuality, and emotion.She is currently working with othermembers of Kent Law School onan ESRC-funded socio-legal projectasking whether government shouldretain the current system of a legalgender assigned at birth.

Human Rights LawCo-ordinator: Sian Lewis-AnthonySian’s current research aimsto assess mental health serviceprovision in the UK from theperspective of a human right tohealth. The government’s austeritymeasures will be examined todetermine how, and the extent towhich, they undermine the rights ofthose with mental health problems –and specifically, the essentialelements of the right to health,namely availability, acceptability,accessibility, and quality.

Intellectual Property LawCo-ordinators: Dr Jose Bellido/Dr Hyo Yoon KangJose’s research interests includeintellectual property law and itshistory; legal theory; and evidence.Recent funded projects havecovered music copyright, the historyof copying patents (PASSIM), andcontributions to an oral historyof intellectual property, a projectfunded by CREATe, Universityof Glasgow. Jose is a memberof the Governing Board of theInternational Society for the Historyand Theory of Intellectual Property(ISHTIP). In 2016, he was visitingFellow at the UNSW, Sydney andin 2017, he was research Fellowat The National Museum of Play inthe USA. Jose studies the historyof intellectual property in the late19th and 20th century, especiallyin Britain. His latest book, is theedited collection, Landmark Casesin Intellectual Property (2017).

Hyo’s research interests are inthe areas of intellectual properties,history of sciences and practicesof knowledge-making. Sheapproaches research problemsfrom varying cross-disciplinaryperspectives, drawing insightsfrom humanities, qualitative andquantitative social sciences. Shehas published on the concept of thehuman person implicated in patentsrelated to human genetic materialand information; the organisationof legal and scientific informationin patent law; material media andbureaucracy of intellectual propertylaw. She is working on a book whichexamines the value and valuation

practices of intellectual property,focusing on patents. Other currentprojects include an analysis of thecreative process of composing andthe figure of the composer in musiccopyright law, a European ResearchCouncil-sponsored project on therelationship between the patent textand scientific information (part ofPASSIM Patents as ScientificInformation), as well as co-convening an Arts and HumanitiesResearch Council Legal MaterialitiesResearch Network, which exploreshow certain things come to matterto law and acquire legal meaning.

International CommercialLawCo-ordinator: Dr GbengaOduntanGbenga has research interests inpublic and private international lawparticularly international courts andtribunals; arbitration; internationalcommercial law, anti-corruption law,international economic law and oiland gas law. He is a recognisedexpert in sovereignty and boundaryissues, as well as in air and spacelaw. He is the author of severalbooks including International Lawand Boundary Disputes in Africa(2015) and Sovereignty andJurisdiction in Airspace and OuterSpace (2012). He is also a memberof the Chartered Institute ofArbitrators and of the Nigerian BarAssociation (Barrister and Solicitor).

International CriminalJusticeCo-ordinator: Dr Emily HaslamEmily Haslam’s current research

Brussels programmesYutaki Arai, Professor of LawYutaka’s research interests include:international humanitarian law;international human rights law;international criminal law; Europeanhuman rights law (especiallyEuropean Convention on HumanRights); theories of publicinternational law. Yutaka’s workinglanguages are English, French andJapanese, and he enjoys readingknowledge of Spanish, Italian andChinese. He has published widely,including in the Yearbook ofInternational Humanitarian Law;International Review of the RedCross; Yearbook of EuropeanLaw. He is currently undertakingresearch for the purpose of writinga book on the drafting records ofthe Geneva Conventions of 1949.

Harm Schepel, Professor ofEconomic Law and Directorof Law Programmes at BSISHarm’s research interests lie inthe broad fields of European andinternational economic law, law anddevelopment, legal sociology, socialtheory and political economy. Harmrecently completed two majorprojects: one on the public/privatedistinction in European economiclaw, the other on the role of privategovernance regimes in marketintegration. He is starting work on amajor project on the spread of legalneo-liberalism from a sociologicalperspective. The first instalments ofthis are in the areas of investmenttreaty arbitration law and Europeancorporate governance.


interests lie in the fields ofinternational criminal law andinternational legal history. Emilyhas published on the treatmentand construction of victims ininternational criminal law; on therelationships between internationalcriminal law and civil society; andon international criminal legalhistory. Her current research,which draws on archival research,examines 19th-century slave tradeabolition litigation.

International EnvironmentalLaw and PolicyCo-ordinator: Professor BillHowarthBill’s main research interests are inenvironmental and ecological law,at European Union and nationallevels. He is particularly interestedin laws relating to the protectionand conservation of the waterenvironment and aquaticecosystems. He is a prolificauthor and has acted in anadvisory or consultancy role forvarious government departmentsand public bodies. He is a memberof the Committee of Fish Legal anda Fellow of the Royal Society of Artsand the Institute of Water andEnvironmental Management.

International Law/International Law withInternational RelationsCo-ordinator: Dr Sara KendallSara’s research addresses legalresponses to – and complicitywith – forms of violence, broadlyunderstood. Sara has publishedwidely on areas including: the

implications of the victim as a legalcategory in international criminallaw; the political economy ofinternational criminal tribunals;legal pluralism and ‘hybridity’ atthe Special Court for Sierra Leone,and the rise of expert knowledge inpost-Cold War constitution-draftingpractices. She is currently workingon a book-length project on theInternational Criminal Court, inwhich she uses approaches andinsights drawn from the humanities,the interpretive social sciences, andcritical legal theory.

Medical Law and EthicsCo-ordinator: Dr Karen DevineKaren’s interests lie primarily inthe area of medical law and ethics,particularly in the removal, use andstorage of bodily materials andthe legal obligations that this maygenerate. Other interests lie withinclinical negligence, the law ofconsent and the law of tort moregenerally. Karen’s PhD entitled,‘Unravelling the (dis)cord: the social,legal and ethical implications ofumbilical cord blood collection’(2009) highlighted the possiblehealth risks to pregnant womenand babies associated with thecollection process and examineda previously unconsidered area oflaw – the legal risks faced by thehealth professionals that facilitatethe collection process, in particularfor the non-disclosure of risk.

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APPLYING TO KENT

We welcome applicationsfrom law graduates andfrom graduates outsideof law who have anappropriate academic orprofessional background.

General entryrequirements A first or good second classhonours degree in law or a relatedsubject. In some cases, studentswho achieve a high 2:2 may beconsidered and the School maytake account of relevant workexperience when consideringapplications.

For information on requirementsfor international qualifications,visit www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/country)

English languagerequirementsThe University requires all non-native speakers of English to reacha minimum standard of proficiencyin written and spoken English beforebeginning a postgraduate degree.

Minimum standards:• IELTS – 7.0, including 6.5 in eachcomponent

• Internet-based TOEFL – 95including 25 reading, 24 writing,22 listening and 24 speaking

• Pearson Test of EnglishAcademic (PTE Academic) –68 including 65 in each subtest

• Cambridge English: Advancedand Proficiency – 185 includingminimum 176 in eachcomponent.

If you do not reach the requiredstandard, you can apply for one

of our pre-sessional courses.For details, see www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways

Only English language tests takenup to a maximum of two years priorto the date of registration areaccepted for admission into theUniversity. Please note that ifyour university studies have beencompleted entirely in English, youmay be exempt from providingan English test certificate. EmailInternational Recruitment([email protected]) forclarification.

How to applyApplications are made electronicallyvia our website at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

If you do not have access tothe web, please contact theRecruitment and AdmissionsOffice at the address on p36.

Application deadlineThere is no fixed deadline forapplications from Home andEU students. The deadline forapplications from internationalstudents is 31 July. We recommendthat you apply as soon as possibleand no later than three monthsbefore the start of term. If youwish to apply for on-campusaccommodation, you must doso online by the end of July.

Tuition feesFor the latest information on tuitionfees, visit www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees

www.kent.ac.uk/law


FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The University has ascholarship fund of £11million for postgraduatestudents. Kent Law Schoolalso offers scholarshipsspecifically for LLMstudents.

Scholarships from KentLaw SchoolHome/EU students• Taught Master’s ScholarshipsThese cover full tuition fees on theLLM programme.

• Kent LLM First Class HonoursScholarshipsThis scholarship offers a tuitionfee discount of 50% for studentswith a First Class Honoursdegree awarded by a UKuniversity

International (non-EU) students• Taught Master’s Overseas

ScholarshipsWe offer two taught Master’sscholarships: one covers fulltuition fees payable byinternational students on the LLMprogramme and living expenses,the other covers full tuition fees.

• International Student Awarda tuition fee discount of £2,500available to students from Kenya,Nigeria and Thailand.

University scholarships forpostgraduate students • Graduate School ScholarshipA reduction in fees for Universityof Kent undergraduate students who opt to go straight on to aMaster’s programme. For detailssee www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate

To explore the full range ofscholarships offered at theUniversity of Kent for taughtMaster’s students, eligibility criteriaand details of how to apply, visitwww.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search

Scholarship applicationdeadlinesThe deadlines for applying forKent Law School and Universityscholarships can vary, so pleasecheck the School and Universitywebsites for up-to-date information.

Contact us For further information, contact ourPostgraduate Admissions Officer(see p36).

Postgraduate LoanSchemeLoans of up to £10,609 (2018/19entrants) are available for eligiblestudents taking a taught orresearch-based programme.See www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loanfor further information.


GENERAL INFORMATION

The University of Kentis dedicated to excellencein both teaching andresearch.

Following the most recent ResearchExcellence Framework, Kent wasranked in the top 20 for researchintensity in the Times HigherEducation, outperforming 11 ofthe 24 Russell Group universities.

Strong academiccommunityKent’s postgraduate studentsare part of a thriving intellectualcommunity. In addition to lecturesand seminars, you benefit froma rich and stimulating researchculture.

A global outlookKent has a great internationalreputation, attracting academic staffand students from around the world.Our academic schools are engagedin collaborative research withuniversities worldwide and we offera range of opportunities to studyabroad and an approach that istruly global.

European connectionsThe University has two main UKcampuses, Canterbury and Medway,located in the south-east of England,close to London. We also have studylocations in Brussels, Paris, Athensand Rome. We have a diverse,cosmopolitan population with157 nationalities represented.We also have strong links withuniversities in Europe. From Kent,you are two hours away from Parisand Brussels by train.

Visit usCome to one of our Open Days tofind out more about postgraduatestudy at Kent. Our postgraduateOpen Days are an opportunity to talk to academic staff and find outabout accommodation and currentfunding opportunities. To find outmore, see www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit

Further informationFor information about applyingto Kent, or to order a copy ofthe Graduate Prospectus,please contact: Recruitment and Admissions Office,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 768896E: [email protected]

LocationCanterbury and Brussels

FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences

SchoolKent Law School

Contact

CanterburyKent Law SchoolT: +44 (0)1227 823405/824595E: [email protected]

BrusselsT: +32 (0)2 641 1721E: [email protected]/brussels

ApplicationsOnline at www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply

This brochure was produced in October 2018. The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that the information contained in itspublicity materials is fair and accurate and to provide educational services as described. However, the courses, services and other mattersmay be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, see www.kent.ac.uk/pg and for full details of our terms and conditions, seewww.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to process information about you for administrative, academic and health and safetyreasons. Any offer we make to you is subject to your consent to process such information and is a requirement in order for you to beregistered as a student. All students must agree to abide by the University rules and regulations at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations


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