Criminal Law and Justice LLB (Hons) at Coventry University

This course examines the foundations of criminal law both within the domestic and international contexts, while inviting you to critically assess the legitimacy of state power and its impact on individual autonomy and freedom. This course explores the mechanisms underpinning criminal law, domestically and internationally, whilst encouraging you to challenge the legitimacy of state power and its interference with individual autonomy and freedom.

Faculty: Law, Crime and Forensics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: English and EU Legal Systems, Criminal Law and Justice, Contract Law, Public Law. Year two: Tort Law, Land Law, Legal Practice and Professional Ethics, Criminal Practice and Evidence. Final year: Equity and Trusts, Project, Sentencing and Punishment, Family Law and Practice, Company Law, Employment and Taxation.

Career pathways

Law graduates can pursue a wide variety of careers both in the UK and overseas. Many graduates enter the legal profession as solicitors, barristers, paralegals or legal executives (additional education/courses and training required). Career paths include crown Prosecution Services, DAC Beachcroft, NFU Mutual, pwC, deloitte, linklaters, oracle, squire Patton Boggs, stobbs, co-op Legal Services.

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