Commercial Law

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles that underpin business activities and facilitate economic growth. This course examines how the law protects commercial interests while regulating corporate bodies.

The Commercial Law LLB (Hons) course examines the legal mechanisms developed to ensure free-flowing trade and the protection of commercial interests. It also examines how commercial law has evolved to keep pace with changing business practice while also reinforcing ethically and socially responsible commercial behaviours.

The course aims to help you:
* acquire knowledge and understanding of legal doctrines, concepts, principles, rules and values in the foundations of legal knowledge subjects and in the specialist area of commercial 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, including how commercial law responds to meet changes in business priorities


* develop the ability to apply the legal knowledge and skills acquired to the theory and practice of law, particularly in a commercial setting.


Why study this course
* Apply to volunteer in the Employment Law Clinic, Welfare and Benefits Advocacy Clinic and Summer Placements at the Coventry Law Centre and gain practical legal experience under the supervision of trained solicitors and lawyers.


* Collaborate with other students and legal academics from around the world by participating in events like our International Commercial Law conference.2Gain practical insight into commercial law by engaging with the Commercial Dispute Resolution module.


* Engage with industry experts and students from other international universities through our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.


* Grow your networks by getting to know members of the legal industry through our 'Raising the Bar' scheme, which offers professional networking events, industry insights, and career development opportunities.


*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.