ObjectivesThis joint degree aims to give students a firm grounding in the disciplines of law and business studies and to develop a critical understanding of both the legal framework of business activity and the economic and commercial context in which law operates. Particular emphasis will be laid upon the many areas of overlapping interest between the two disciplines, for example, the structure of companies and other forms of business organisation, competition law and regulation of markets, consumer law, finance and financial markets, taxation, and international perspectives on law and business. The degree will involve some modules taught jointly by staff from the Business and Law Schools. A Fourth Year enables students to take a wider variety of options. In order to obtain part exemption from the qualifying examinations of the solicitors, barristers or accountancy professions, students will be required to complete the four year version of the degree.
Entry requirementsGeneral university admissions requirements All applicants must possess a minimum level of competence in English Language and in Mathematics or a Science. A pass at Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and in Mathematics or a Science, or an equivalent qualification, fulfils this requirement. For some courses, requirements are above this University minimum, so you should check the relevant course-specific entry requirements in our hard copy prospectus which you can order online or browse on our online directory. We usually ask for candidates to show a broad base of study at GCSE level (or equivalent) with passes in at least five subjects from a range of disciplines.
Academic titleBA Law and Business Studies
Course descriptionBA Law and Business Studies
Programme
Year One
-Basic Techniques of Common Law in Contract and Tort
-Modern English Legal System
-Markets, Marketing and Strategy
-Integrative Project
-Introduction to Financial Accounting; Financial Management; Management, Organisation and Society 1 and 2; Quantitative Analysis for Management 1 and 2.
Year Two
-Law and the International Business Environment.
-Commercial and Consumer Contracting; Foundations of European UnionLaw.
Year Three
-Critical Issues in Law and Management.
-Law of Business Organisations.