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UndergraduateBachelor of Law (with Honours)UCAS: M223

Criminal Law and Justice

Coventry University
Coventry, England
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3 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLB (Hons) Criminal Law and Justice at Coventry University. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. This course aims to help you: * acquire knowledge and understanding of legal doctrines, concepts, principles, rules and values in the core ar... International tuition fees are £1,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Sentencing and Penology
International Criminal Law
Substantive Criminal Offences
Criminal Justice System and Administration
Youth Justice and Rehabilitation
Critical Perspectives on State Power and Criminal Liability
UCAS Code:M223
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Specific A Level subjects not required.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Specific IB subjects not required.

UCAS Points57

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£5,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£29,000
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,500
5 years£20,500£26,000£32,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH16-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
9%Studying
16%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
69%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Coventry University

About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Criminal Law and Justice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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