| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
The Law LLM course has been designed to challenge and cultivate your knowledge of Law, and aims to provide you with opportunities to explore the complex legal framework our society is governed by.
In addition, the course will present opportunities to:
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, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.
Global ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
This course will provide you with an opportunity to further develop your knowledge of Law, particularly in areas affected by international and comparative law.
You will be introduced to the relevant rules, values and institutions of comparative and international law, which then feed into, and aim to challenge your learning, through study topics including public international law, international human rights, commercial law, and corporate social responsibility.
Accreditation and Professional Recognition
This course is accredited
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and recognised by the following bodies:
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
As part of this course, you will undertake a professional development module which is currently accredited by the
Chartered Management Institute
for the 2022-23 intake. Upon successful completion of this module, you will gain theCMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
at no additional cost.Memberships
International Association of Law Schools
Coventry Law School is a member of the International Association of Law Schools, an association of around 230 law schools from over 70 countries, representing around 10,500 law faculty members. Having this status allows our law students the opportunity for a variety of international experiences, including with our member institutions across the world.
European Law Faculties Association (ELFA)
Coventry Law School is also a member of the European Law Faculties Association with over 150 members from Europe and beyond.
Program Outline
Year one
Modules
Comparative Constitutional Law – 15 credits
This module will examine on a comparative basis, the socio-historical and legal/political imperatives behind, and development of, State constitutions. In doing so, it will critique the legal and political parameters and concept of what is termed a constitution, and identify the origin of a number of individual State constitutions.
Compulsory
Public International Law – 15 credits
Public International Law concerns the regulation of the global system of states. This module looks at the sources, subjects, and principles governing this area of law. In doing so, the module will address the legitimacy of international law, particularly with respect to the function of law-making.
Compulsory
Contemporary Issues in International Human Rights – 15 credits
Human rights are central to understanding law, politics, and justice within the contemporary world. By approaching human rights from a global perspective, you will be able to develop an understanding of the historical, theoretical, conceptual, and legal regimes governing this area of law. The module will explore the extent to which the international human rights framework and its institutions have been successful in securing human rights, as well as the limitations of the regime in realising global human rights.
Compulsory
Commercial Law in Action – 15 credits
Many areas of commercial legal practice concern the application of broad and diffuse areas of law to particular sectors and industries. While the sectors considered in this module will vary, the purpose of this module remains the same: to give you the experience of drawing from a variety of areas of your experiences of legal study, and apply that knowledge to a particular sector.
Compulsory
International Sale of Goods – 15 credits
This module aims to examine the core legal element of international commerce: the contract of sale; as well as the legal aspects of the carriage of goods and international trade transactions. The components analysed being the most frequently used sales contracts, the contract of carriage by sea, marine insurance policies which cover the goods whilst at sea, and methods of financing the transaction.
Compulsory
Corporate Social Responsibility – 15 credits
This module will consider the different theories on the role of the corporation in society, and the theoretical arguments for businesses taking on ethical stances. In particular, the module will examine the ways in which unethical corporate behaviour produces adverse effects on the corporate world and the broader society.
Compulsory
Leading Strategic Change through Creativity and Innovation – 10 credits
This module aims to provide you with a framework of knowledge and understanding of how to manage change using creativity and innovation, in different types of organisational scenarios. You will critically assess strategies for change and change management and explore the leadership skills required to lead such successfully.
Compulsory
Research Skills – 15 credits
The aim of this module is to provide you with the research and presentation skills appropriate to scholarship at postgraduate level and thus to allow you to display enhanced research and legal skills during your programme, specifically in the preparation and writing of their written assessments.
Compulsory
Research Design – 15 credits
The aim of the module is to provide you with a basis from which to undertake a substantial research project appropriate to the master’s level. In doing so, the module will be geared towards enabling you to identify an appropriate research topic and to develop a research strategy for its completion.
Compulsory
Project – 50 credits
In this module, you will carry out a substantive piece of independent research into a legal issue relevant to your course of study. You will be expected to draw upon the knowledge acquired, and the intellectual, technical and analytical skills developed throughout your course. You will be supported in this module through a series of group supervisions and will be allocated a project supervisor.
Compulsory
Overview:
- Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
- Received university status in 1992
- Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
- Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
- Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education
Student Life:
- Over 150 student clubs and societies
- Sports teams in various disciplines
- Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
- Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union
Academics:
- Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
- Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
- Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
- Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
- Unique academic programs include:
- Centre for Applied Science and Technology
- Centre for Business in Society
- Centre for Intelligent Systems
Top Reasons to Study Here:
- Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
- Excellent industry connections and partnerships
- Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
- Notable alumni include:
- Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
- Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
- Sir Patrick Stewart, actor
Services:
- Counseling and mental health support
- Health center
- Accommodation services
- Library with over 1 million books and resources
- Technology support
- Career development services
A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Law, or a joint honours degree where Law has been studied to an appropriate level. This course is aimed primarily at law graduates, legal practitioners (solicitors and barristers) from the UK and other jurisdictions, and politics and business graduates with some knowledge of law.
Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director.
We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
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