The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered at our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from Year 1 onwards will be at Coventry University campus.
Course overview
Law plays a central role in every business organisation and continues to evolve in response to modern social, political and economic contexts. This course aims to provide a practical and applied understanding of how law is practised today.
Foundation year
The foundation year aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice.
Degree
This course focuses on civil and criminal law and covers topics including contract law, torts, land law, wills and trusts, business law and European Union law.
You will have the opportunity to develop skills in mooting, advocacy and legal presentation, supporting your preparation for further legal training or employment.
This course also aims to help you develop transferable skills in analytical reasoning, communication, problem-solving and legal evaluation.
Why you should study this course
Studying law can help you prepare for a range of legal roles, such as barrister, solicitor and legal executive. This course can help you develop discipline, strategic thinking, in-depth knowledge of legislation and the ability to adapt to various scenarios, all of which are important in the legal profession. It does so by focusing on theory and best practice, alongside essential skills such as making legal arguments.
Develop and apply a range of practical legal skills, evidencing professional conduct and advocacy skills.
Build the ability to communicate complex legal ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Critically evaluate contemporary legal issues and appreciate them from different social, cultural and global perspectives.
Explore the ethical standards and values of the legal profession, such as honesty, civility, the professional code of conduct and commitment to one’s client and legal system.
Designed to cover different aspects of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) assessment, this course can help you understand the functioning legal knowledge (FLK) required, in addition to the practical assessments that form the basis of problem-solving skills needed for SQE2. This is not an SQE preparation course. If you choose to pursue qualification through the SQE route, you must apply and sit the assessments independently through the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Fees, eligibility requirements and exam registration are separate from your university tuition.
For the most up-to-date information about course content or our additional academic support, please visit our website.
Foundation year:
Introduction to the English Legal System
Contract Law
Criminal Law and Practice
Academic and Professional Skills for Lawyers
Year 1:
The Legal System of England Wales and Public Law
Contract Law
Advocacy and Legal Skills
Tort law
Year 2:
Criminal Law and Practice
Dispute Resolution
Land Law
Solicitors Accounts Rules, Business Structures and Code of Conduct
Final Year:
European Union Law Business Law Wills, Administration of Estates and Trusts Legal Research and Dissertation
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We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Please note the difference between foundation and degree year fees. For the most up to date fee information please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University Group's website.
Please note, this course with a foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you are an international student and do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please visit our website to explore the options available. www.coventry.ac.uk
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