Program Overview

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LLB (Hons) Law with Business

Qualify as a lawyer while developing your knowledge of law and business

The LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree is a qualifying law degree that allows students to develop their knowledge of law and business. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the skills required to succeed in a business environment.

Overview

Explore the intersection of law and business

The LLB (Hons) Law with Business degree is a three-year full-time course that covers the foundations of law and business. Students will study modules such as Introduction to the English Legal System, Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Sustainable and Innovative Entrepreneurship.

The Course

Study the foundations of law alongside business-focused modules

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the skills required to succeed in a business environment. Students will study the foundations of law, including Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Tort Law, alongside business-focused modules such as Entrepreneurship and Economics for Business.

Modules

A range of modules to choose from

The course includes a range of modules, including:

• Introduction to the English Legal System
• Criminal Law
• Contract Law
• Constitutional Law
• Tort Law
• Sustainable and Innovative Entrepreneurship
• Administrative Law and Human Rights
• Intellectual Property Law (optional)
• Company Law (optional)
• Employee Experience and Key People Management (HRM) Practices (optional)
• Aspects of EU Law
• Dispute Resolution (optional)
• Legal Work Placement (optional)
• Employment Law (optional)
• Land Law
• Dissertation
• Strategic and Ethical Thinking (optional)
• Cyberlaw (optional)
• Equity and Trusts
• International Sports Law (optional)
• The Future of Global Business (optional)

Teaching and Assessment

Learn from experienced and expert staff

The course is taught by experienced and expert staff who are passionate about teaching and learning. The teaching methods are interactive and include case analysis, interpretation of statutes, debates, and discussion on every core aspect of English law.

Experience

Develop strong professional links and seize vital networking opportunities

The course provides students with the opportunity to develop strong professional links and seize vital networking opportunities. Students will have the chance to participate in mooting competitions, attend guest lectures, and undertake work placements.

Preparation for SQE

Dedicated support for new postgraduate examinations for solicitors

The course provides dedicated support for the new postgraduate examinations for solicitors, known as the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Students will be supported in preparing for the first of the SQE exams, which they can sit after completing their degree.

Work Placements

Gain vital experience through our strong links with professional settings

The course provides students with the opportunity to undertake a work placement that will give them vital real-world experience of working within the law profession. Students will have the choice of taking this work placement at a local law firm, an in-house legal department of a large company, Citizen's Advice, or at a local authority.

Study Abroad

Explore the opportunity to study part of your course abroad

The course provides students with the opportunity to study part of their course abroad. Students will be fully supported throughout the process to help find the right destination institution for them and their course.

Careers

Open up your future career options

The course provides students with a range of career options, including:

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Paralegal
• Legal secretaries
• In-house lawyers
• Human resources
• Local and national government
• Civil services
• Teaching

Course Costs

Course fees for 2026/27

The course fees for 2026/27 are:

• UK fee: £9,790
• International fee: £16,800

Entry Requirements

Typical offer (individual offers may vary)

The typical offer for the course is:

• UCAS: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical
• A Levels: BCC
• BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass
• IB: 28 points
• T Level: Merit (with C in the Core) in Legal Services
• IELTS: 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

Contextual offers

The university believes everyone deserves an equal opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background. The university considers personal circumstances and the factors surrounding achievements to see if students are eligible for a contextual offer. This is an offer with a reduced entry tariff – typically the equivalent of 16 fewer UCAS points (two A-level grades).