Law and Psychology at Kent... help?

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone could help me.

I'm really interested in studying Law and Psychology, and the only reputable Uni that offers it (in my opinion) is Kent. I intend on going into Law professionally (I would like to be a Barrister!) and have no intention on changing my mind. However, I have a passion for Psychology. I studied it at GCSE, currently about to take my AS', and would like to pursue it further.

With the Law and Psychology degree at Kent, you graduate with a qualifying Law degree and it's BPS accredited (best of both worlds really!).

However, when looking at Kent's 2015 undergraduate courses, they are only doing Psychology and Law (a BSc -- Law and Psychology is a BA). I emailed Kent to see whether they're offering Law and Psychology and got the following reply:

"You can find full details of this programme on our web-pages, including entry requirements, tuition fees and how to apply at: http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/195/psychology-and-law

This is the same as Law and Psychology and is still a qualifying LLB course, as are all the Law joint Honours programmes."

-- I think I know what they're getting at, but I'd be graduating with a BSc, as opposed to a BA. Kent still have Law and Psychology listed under the Law school's joint honours degrees!

I looked at the structure for both courses, and they're identical, apart from Psychology and Law having "SP638 - Study Skills for Stage 2 Psychology" in Year 2 -- Law and Psychology doesn't have this.

Now that I've rambled on, I have a few questions if someone wouldn't mind answering them:

1) Why is it that the courses are essentially identical, yet just because Psychology is placed first in one, I'd graduate with a BSc?
2) Would graduating with a BSc hinder my chances at becoming a Barrister/working in Law generally? Bearing in mind it's a qualifying Law degree so I won't have to do the CPE, etc.
3) Would I be able to do a MA (or LLM, whatever) in Law with this degree?

Basically, what are the pros and cons? Aha.

Thanks so much in advance!

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 1

sarahsee95

Hi! I'm applying for Psychology and Law BSc in Kent this year. :biggrin:

Usually, BSc or BA won't make a difference because most LLM or MA entry requires a first or second class honours degree from a qualifying Law degree... Please note that I said "most"! Some universities are picky and require 50% or 70% law content so it really depends on which university you want to do your masters in.

And answering your second question, nope. To pass the Academic stage and apply for BPTC, you need a 'qualifying Law degree' which Psychology and Law BSc is... But you need a really good degree (2:1 at least) though. That means you don't necessarily need LLM either, but it will boost your application for Pupillage.

Well, if you are really sure you want to pursue Law, I'd say it is safer to apply for Law on its own. If you have a passion for Psychology, you can just try it out and see how it goes, because most universities will allow you to switch your degree within a certain period of time. :smile:

Hope this helps! Links that may be useful:
https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qualifying-as-a-barrister/
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/barrister_entry_requirements.htm

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Reply 2

LiamJDavis

Original post by sarahsee95

Hi! I'm applying for Psychology and Law BSc in Kent this year. :biggrin:

Hope this helps! Links that may be useful:
https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qualifying-as-a-barrister/
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/barrister_entry_requirements.htm

Hi!!

Sorry - I only just saw this reply! Thank you so much - a lot of helpful information.

Maybe see you in 2015 then?? Ha! Best of luck with your exams. (:

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