Teaching & Modules

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures
Small Group Tutorials
Seminars

Teaching 

We have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching. We consistently have high student satisfaction ratings for Law in the National Student Survey, and are committed to maintaining that reputation. All required modules are taught through lectures, small group tutorials, and seminars. The tutorials and seminars will give you the opportunity to apply the legal principles you learn to specific problems. They also allow you to engage directly with our academics, and explore issues further in depth.

At King’s, students on a taught programmes are allocated a personal tutor each year, whose role is to provide support during your time at university. Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity to take stock of your academic progress and wellbeing as you progress through your studies, and are available to offer guidance on how to seek further support should you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King’s student.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.


Course structure 

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 480 credits.  

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates. 

Assessment

  • Coursework
  • Written examinations
  • Essays
  • Moots
  • Negotiation Exercise

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include examinations, essays, moots, or negotiation exercises.

Modules

Year

Year 1 – Required modules

You are required to take: 

  • Introduction to Comparative Politics (30 credits)
  • Elements of the Law of Contract (30 credits)
  • European Law (30 credits)
  • Legal Reasoning & Legal Skills

Year 1 – Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of Philosophy options, which may typically include: 

  • Elementary Logic (15 credits)
  • Epistemology I (15 credits)
  • Ethics I (15 credits)
  • Greek Philosophy I (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Philosophy I (15 credits)
  • Metaphysics I (15 credits)
  • Modern Philosophy I (15 credits)
  • Political Philosophy I (15 credits)

Key Information

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full time

Required A-Levels:

A*AA

Duration:

Four years

Application status:

Open

Start date:

September 2026

Application deadline:

10 September 2025