7Dec
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in the legal profession. Studying the Law and Practice BA (Hons) degree could lead you to a variety of exciting career options including barrister, solicitor or a legal executive (additional education/courses and training required). Success in this field demands discipline, strategic thinking, a solid knowledge of legislation and the ability to adapt to different scenarios. As legal knowledge is key for success in this career, this course focuses on teaching you key theoretical principles, with fundamental best practices such as making succinct legal arguments. This course is available as a full-time four year or optional five-year sandwich course, the latter incorporating a work placement or study year in a related field (subject to conditions). This is usually taken between your third and final year. For more information on placement years, please visit our website. With an ever-growing demand of legal professionals in all industries, graduates of a law course have an expansive list of career paths to explore. Graduates have gone on to further study in law, business and CILEx at institutions across the UK and internationally, or to work for global companies such as DWF LLP, Uber and Central England Law Centre. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Law. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Law. For the most up-to-date information about course content or our additional academic support, please visit our website.
Modules
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
Assessment method
The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and coursework will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade. Assessment methods vary and include: Case Studies, Essays, Multiple Choice Questions, Poster presentation, , Portfolios, Written practical reports, Dissertation, Oral presentations, Tutorial tasks The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7950* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7950* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7950* | Year 1 |
*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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU