Law LLB (Hons)
Course Code
UCAS Code: M100
International Code: FBLU023
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Part-time
Sandwich
Duration
3 years full-time
4 years full-time with study abroad / professional placement
Start date
September 2022
January 2023
Course overview
Study level: Undergraduate
Law is a diverse subject and studying it could lead you to careers in law, business and similar sectors.
By studying Law you will benefit from
- A course that will focus on the ‘foundations of legal knowledge’ in years one and two and then offers you the opportunity to specialise in a specific area of law in your final year. These specialist areas include: Business Law, Trade and Finance Law, International Law, Criminal Law and Justice, Social Justice, and General Law.
- Learning facilities, which include a mock court room known as the Moot Room, our teaching expertise and hands-on approach aim to provide you with the confidence and knowledge to explore legal topics and issues.
- Over 50 years’ experience of teaching law.
- A course designed for students looking at potential career options in law, but is equally suitable if you wish to pursue a potential future career in business.
The LLB Law degree at Coventry Law School is recognised as a ‘qualifying law degree’ and thus satisfies the academic stage of training for those students considering a career option as a Barrister, as required by the Bar Standards Board.
From 2021, in order to qualify as a solicitor, the Solicitor Regulation Authority prescribes that a person must:
- have a degree in any subject (or equivalent qualification or work experience)
- pass both stages of the SQE assessment - SQE1 focuses on legal knowledge and SQE2 on practical legal skills
- two years' full-time (or equivalent) qualifying work experience'
- pass the character and suitability requirements.
The LLB Law (honours) degree aims to partially prepare students for the SQE centralised assessments.

Global Ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
The Law course at Coventry University aims to put you on the right path to a career in Law or similar sectors.
By studying this course you will have the opportunity to:
- Get hands-on in our dedicated ‘Moot Room’- to give you the chance to develop your advocacy skills and provide the opportunity for you to experience a modern courtroom environment.
- Benefit from a course that blends theory, practical legal skills and employability throughout.
- Benefit from a Law School which is currently a member of the International Association of Law Schools.
- Study a course which gives you the opportunity to gain a solid grounding in Law alongside a number of options for specialisation.
- Opportunity to gain from our experience - Law has been taught at Coventry University for over 50 years.
- Chance to participate in the Coventry Law Centre Legal Clinic, which could help give you the opportunity to gain legal skills in a real world environment, working with real clients (subject to availability and a competitive application process).
- Opportunity to study an Add+vantage module each year; allowing you the chance to specialise in a subject not related to Law, such as a language, and the potential to obtain that added extra when applying for potential future jobs, upon successful completion.
- Access to ‘Grow’ a national mentoring scheme supported by Allen & Overy (subject to availability).
- Regular guest lectures from employers who specialise in different areas of the law, which aim to help to assist you to build your professional network (subject to availability).
- Opportunity to take part in our annual mooting competition (subject to competitive application availability).
Memberships
International Association of Law Schools
Coventry Law School is currently a member of the International Association of Law Schools, an association of around 160 law schools from over 55 countries, representing around 7,500 law faculty members. Having this status allows our law students the opportunity for a variety of international experiences, including with our partner institutions across the world. This membership is renewed annually, and there is currently no intention for this membership to lapse, however if our membership was not renewed we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Please note international experiences are subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional costs may apply.
European Law Faculties Association
Coventry Law School is also currently a member of the European Law Faculties Association with over 250 members from Europe and beyond. This membership is renewed annually, and there is currently no intention for this membership to lapse, however if our membership was not renewed we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
Institute of Paralegals
Coventry Law School is also currently an academic partner of the Institute of Paralegals. The Institute of Paralegals is an international professional Institute for paralegals and currently the only one in the UK. Students on the LLB Law (Hons) course will have the opportunity to access to a wide array of professional development resources provided by the Institute. Academic partnership is renewed annually, and there is currently no intention for this partnership to lapse, however if our partnership was not renewed we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
Chloe Wilkes talks about employability at Coventry Law School.
More than just a degree
Being able to volunteer at the different law clinics while studying at Coventry University is something I have really enjoyed. Not only have I represented clients in Tribunals and gained work experience through this, I have also had the opportunity to visit South Africa and gain legal experience at the Stellenbosch University Legal Clinic!

Mentoring opportunities with industry figures
Our partnership with GROW mentoring allows our students the chance to be matched with legal professionals, who can offer career insights, tailored advice, and interview hints and tips.
Learn more about the programme

What you'll study
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
More than just a degree
I have been part of the exchange trip to China and the South Africa trip through the Legal Clinic. Both these trips have been very enjoyable and expanded my cultural awareness and well as the legal systems of these nations. They have mostly been educational but also included some sightseeing of some beautiful countries! I was able to watch Pandas in their natural habitats in China, as well as seen Penguins along the coastal line of Cape Town.

How you'll learn
This course can be studied over three years full-time, or 4 years with an optional placement/study abroad year. This course can also be studied part-time, over 4-6 years, without the option of a study abroad/work placement year*.
Modules are normally delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. These workshops and seminars are interactive and may involve hypothetical problems, case studies and the analysis of more theoretical issues. In addition, you will be able to seek support and advice from a Progress Coach, who will be able to speak to about any academic or personal issues.
Assessment
Coventry University aims to ensure that its courses are fairly assessed and endeavours to monitor student progression towards achieving the learning outcomes.
Assessments may include:
- Exams
- Individual assignments
- Practical assessments
- Group work elements
Job ready
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Critically understand the theories, concepts, values, principles and rules of public and private laws within an institutional, social, national and global context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues and developments within the law both domestically and internationally.
- Identify and synthesise relevant information from primary and secondary legal sources, using both digital and non-digital resources.
- Draw reasoned conclusions through the application of legal principles and knowledge to complex real-life and/or hypothetical problems.
- Demonstrate intellectual independence including addressing and resolving legal and related questions, identifying gaps in their own knowledge and acquiring new knowledge, tolerating ambiguity and engaging in critical analysis and evaluation.
- Appreciate and demonstrate an awareness of social responsibility and ethical behaviour in an academic and vocational capacity.
- Communicate effectively, by explaining and conveying information at various levels appropriate to the audience.
- Demonstrate self-management, including an ability to be reflective, make effective use of feedback, and to work independently and collaboratively as appropriate in order to enhance employability.
International experience opportunities
You will have the opportunity to take part in an overseas study trip, or a full year abroad.
From your first day in the Law School, we can offer you advice and guidance to help give you the opportunity to achieve a global experience. The Law School currently has particularly strong links with the South West University of Politics and Law (SWUPL) in Chonqing, China and the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. We have also established links with the Universities of Liege in Belgium, University of Nebrija in Madrid, University of the West Indies, Brunswick Law School in Germany, as well as the Universities of Castellon and Leon in Spain (Spanish speaking), The Hague University in the Netherlands and the University of Orebro in Sweden.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
2022/23 Tuition fees
Student | Full time | Part time |
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UK | £9,250 per year | Not available |
International | £15,300 per year | Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.
Facilities

Moot Room
Our Moot Room allows you the opportunity to develop those vital and practical legal skills. You can practise your legal skills in a realistic setting, as well as having the chance to take part in mooting competitions.

Legal Clinic
Use the Legal Clinic to develop your practical legal skills and help you stand out in your future career. You will have access to ‘real’ clients and work alongside trained solicitors and lawyers.

The Library
The Lanchester Library is open 24/7, 364 days a year and has 1,400 study spaces, including group and silent areas. You’ll find our Centre for Academic Writing there too - a service that can give you support with essay and dissertation writing.
Careers and opportunities
Once you successfully complete this course, you have choices of a variety of different career pathways that meet your particular interests.
Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and aims to give you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The university's Talent Team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.
Where our graduates work
Previous graduates of Law courses at Coventry Law School have gone on to work for firms such as Brethertons LLP, Dentons, Ince and Co, PwC and Hays International, as well as bodies such as the Crown Prosecution Service.
Further study
You can choose to continue your studies at Coventry University with the Law LLM. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.
Making the most of your opportunities
Oluwafunbi is studying a Law LLB (Hons) at Coventry Law School. Her ambition is to become a barrister specialising in social justice law.
Read Oluwafunbi's story

How to apply
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UK Students
Full-time students applying to start in September should apply for this course through UCAS. Part-time students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
If you'd like further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.
Chat with our admissions team
Complete our contact form.
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International Students
Full-time students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
How to applyFor further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.
You can also download our International guide which contains lots of useful information about our courses, accommodation and tips for travel.
Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.
Chat with our admissions team.
Complete our contact form.
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Disclaimer
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the 2021/22 Contract can be found here. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.
Tuition fees
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For UK and EU students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit, this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance from time to time.
For International students the tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
Accreditations
The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
Facilities
Facilities mentioned on this page may not be relevant for every course. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
Placements and study abroad opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an EU or International student.
Additional costs
This course may incur additional costs associated with any field trips, placements or work experience, study abroad opportunities or any other opportunity (whether required or optional), which could include (but is not limited to), equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas).