LLB Criminal Law and Justice
Course overview
The LLB Criminal Law and Justice at Coventry University is designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and analytical skills necessary to pursue a career in law, criminal justice, or legal reform. In this course, you will study core areas of English law, with a particular focus on the institutions, procedures, and challenges of criminal law and the justice system.
The LLB Criminal Law and Justice at Coventry University will teach you how the law balances the powers of the State with individual liberty. You will explore key concepts such as legal reasoning, advocacy, criminal evidence, and sentencing reform. You’ll also undertake a case simulation designed to bring legal practice to life.
Teaching and learning for this course is mainly interactive, combining lectures with seminars, moot court sessions, law clinics, and collaborative projects. Assessment comes in the form of essays, examinations, mock trials, presentations, and reflective coursework.
Entry requirements
To study LLB Criminal Law and Justice at Coventry University, you must meet the following requirements:
Grade requirements
- You will typically need 112 UCAS tariff points from the BBC at A level or equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency
- Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also accepted.
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 scholarship for first year only.
Up to £2,500Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Career opportunities
With an LLB Criminal Law and Justice from Coventry University, you are open to the jobs below:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Criminal Justice Policy Advisor
- Legal Executive
- Probation Officer
- Police Officer
Cost of study
The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study LLB Criminal Law and Justice at Coventry University is £16,800 per year for international students. This fee does not cover the optional placement year (£1,250) or other additional costs such as textbooks or professional body registration.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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