Law and Practice at Coventry University - UCAS

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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 BA (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

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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.


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.
Law and Practice at Coventry University - UCAS