International Law (Hons) Coventry University

Overview

Explore the role of law within a globalised society while gaining a foundational understanding of the law in England and Wales. This International Law (Hons) course from  International Law (Hons) from Coventry University aims to prepare globally aware leaders in law and help you to:

• acquire knowledge and understanding of legal doctrines, concepts, principles, rules and values in the core and specialist areas of international law
• develop an appreciation of the context in which law operates, and an understanding of the dynamic nature of law, its uncertainty, the need for reform and proposals for such reform

• develop the ability to apply the legal knowledge and skills acquired to both the theory and practice of law within a domestic and global law context.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• critically analyse theories, concepts and principles of laws across diverse substantive legal areas, appreciating the role of law within a globalised context.

• appreciate and apply principles of sustainability, social responsibility and professional ethics, whilst being cognisant of diverse cultural and global perspectives.

• identify and synthesise relevant information from primary and secondary legal sources, using both digital and non-digital resources, whilst adhering to principles of academic integrity.

• draw reasoned conclusions through the application of legal principles and knowledge to complex problems, whilst tolerating ambiguity and recognising alternative legal outcomes.

• communicate effectively and professionally, by conveying and explaining legal information, ideas and arguments appropriately in a variety of contexts.

• demonstrate self-management and work independently or collaboratively as appropriate.

• demonstrate intellectual independence through the acquisition of specialist knowledge and understanding of current legal thinking and emerging research.
• apply a range of practical or clinical legal skills, including those applicable in an international context.

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). However, the skills learned are also transferrable to career paths outside of law such as recruitment, management, teaching or finance. Many of our law graduates also go on to pursue a career in academia or undertake further academic study.