LLB Criminal Law and Justice

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.

Coventry University became a university in 1992 and it is headquartered in Coventry, England. Presently, it offers several programmes at all levels (undergraduate and postgraduate), including Business, Engineering, Health, the Arts, and Humanities.

The university's 38,000+ students include 13,000 from 160 different countries. International students who wish to study in the UK will find Coventry to be a great option due to its solid industry ties, and practical approach to education.

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.

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.

Coventry University provides its students with several funding options ranging from scholarships to discounts. The university offers the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, worth up to £4,000 over three years, to assist self-funded international students.

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

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.