22Nov
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
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.
- 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.
Modules
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
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 40 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 | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760* | 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
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 .
The fees listed above reflect the Foundation year tuition fee only. To view the degree tuition fees and the most up to date fee information please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Please note, this course with a foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please visit our website to find out about our international pathways. www.coventry.ac.uk
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU