International Law, LLB (Hons)

The globalisation of commerce and trade demands a comprehensive understanding of domestic and international law. This International Law LLB (Hons) course examines the role of law in a globalised society, providing foundational knowledge of English and Welsh law while fostering globally aware legal leaders. It equips students with expertise in core legal doctrines, international law principles, and the dynamic context of legal practice, including reform and application in both domestic and global settings.Key benefits include opportunities for international collaboration, such as COIL projects and field trips, as well as practical experiences like volunteering in law clinics and publishing legal writing. The curriculum spans core modules in years one and two, including public international law, followed by advanced topics in the final year like international commercial law and human rights. Assessment involves exams, essays, presentations, and projects, with accreditation from the European Law Faculties Association and International Association of Law Schools.

Year One During your first year, you will work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge of the law and develop the fundamental legal skills necessary to undertake the remainder of your course. You will also be exposed to a range of contemporary issues in the law that relate to each of the LLB courses on offer. If you discover that you have an interest in a particular area of law that you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degree courses to one of the other LLB courses listed above (subject to meeting progression requirements). As you move through your second and final year, you will study further core legal modules whilst also exploring more specialist commercial law subjects and enhancing your practical legal skills. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. Common first year courses  Commercial Law LLB (Hons) Criminal Law and Justice LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Modules English Legal System Public Law Contract Law Criminal Law Applied Law Study Contemporary Issues in the Law Year Two In your second year, you will continue to build your understanding of core legal subjects, whilst exploring public international law in detail. You will also begin to develop your practical legal skills to provide you with an insight into life in legal practice. Modules Practical Legal Skills Tort Law Land Law European Union law Equity and Trusts Public International Law Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year or study abroad year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement*. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depends on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year. Final Year Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by further developing professional legal skills relevant to international legal practice Modules Project International Commercial Law and Arbitration International Human Rights Two option modules We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website