Law with International Legal Study LLB top-up | Coventry University

Course summary

Previous experience of studying or practicing law in another jurisdiction? This LLB (Hons) top-up course can build on your prior law qualifications and skills to fast-track your entry onto a UK law degree and advance your journey to a career in international law.

Unlock your potential in international law with Coventry Law School's top-up course. Leverage your existing legal qualifications or training to earn a full undergraduate degree. Enrich your understanding of both English law and international legal systems, while exploring a range of contemporary legal topics.

Learn to navigate diverse legal systems and engage with complex international legal issues.
Develop practical skills for a dynamic legal career or further study.
Understand the global context that law operates in.

Why you should study this course

Fast Track: Top up to a full LLB honours degree in just one year
Global Engagement: Collaborate with overseas law schools through Collaborative Online International Learning experiences.
Real-World Exposure: Opportunities to apply to participate in clinical work experience, virtual/ physical fieldtrips and international debating competitions.
Professional Preparation: Use our dedicated Moot Room for courtroom practice, providing you with practical experiences you can use in your future career.
Networking Opportunities: Attend our International Commercial Law conference and Raising the Bar scheme events to boost your global networks.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

European Law Faculties Association
International Association of Law Schools

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:: C85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

CU London (Dagenham) - Open Event
10 Jun 2026, 15:00
Dagenham
CU Coventry - Open Event
17 Jun 2026, 15:00
Coventry
Coventry University - Postgraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:00
Coventry
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:30
Coventry
CU Scarborough - Open Event
1 Jul 2026, 15:00
Scarborough

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Entry requirements

To enrol on this one-year top up course a student is required to have acquired 240 credits of recognised prior learning (RPL) (with 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5) in a law related area.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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.

Learn more on the Coventry University website

Historical entry grades data

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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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland	£9790*

* 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.

Additional fee information

Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,575 fee (£1,900 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.

For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.