LLB Criminal Law and Justice with Foundation year
Course overview
The LLB Criminal Law and Justice (with Foundation Year) at Coventry University is designed to give you the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to pursue a career in criminal justice and legal practice. In this course, you will study key legal principles alongside a strong focus on criminal law, justice, and reform within domestic and international contexts.
The LLB Criminal Law and Justice will help you understand the structure, function, and limitations of the criminal justice system. You will examine how laws are made, interpreted, and enforced, with a strong emphasis on justice, equity, and human rights. You’ll also undertake a practical project or case-based learning to help connect theory with real-world practice.
Teaching and learning for this course uniquely combines lectures with seminars, simulated court sessions, group work, and community-based learning opportunities. Assessment comes in the form of written coursework, moots (mock trials), group projects, presentations, and reflective pieces.
Entry requirements
To study LLB Criminal Law and Justice (with Foundation Year) at Coventry University, you must meet the following requirements:
Grade requirements
- You will typically need 72 UCAS points.
English Proficiency
- Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5. Other test equivalents are 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 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:
- Criminal Barrister
- Solicitor
- Police Officer
- Probation Officer
- Legal Executive
- Criminal Justice Policy Advisor
Cost of study
The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study LLB Criminal Law and Justice (with Foundation Year) at Coventry University is £16,800 per year for international students
These fees do not include optional placement year or extra costs such as textbooks or professional memberships.
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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