Course summary
Filled with intrigue and complexities, law is a fascinating and exciting subject area that is an essential component of every business organisation. The Law Higher National Diploma (HND) aims to provide a thorough understanding of the practice of law in the modern world. 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 HND follows the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum of the Law and Practice LLB (Hons) degree course. The first year of this course focuses on the civil justice system and property law aspects of English Law. While the second year aims to extend your knowledge from the basic financial practices. You will begin to focus on the role of leadership within accounting. Operating from a business point of view, you will primarily focus on the role of the accounting profession, legislation and governance. 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
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
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
- Course code:
- 052M
- Institution code:
- C85
- Campus name:
- CU Coventry
- Campus code:
- 5
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and your motivation to study the course. The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three A2 Levels. This may include subject specific requirements where necessary. If you are successful in receiving an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and studying at Coventry University Group.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU