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Bachelor of Laws
LLB Law with Business
Our LLB (Hons) Law with Business is a three year full-time degree, where you will develop an understanding of key legal topics and business skills. This degree will prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister). You’ll also study a range of business modules that will make you employment-ready if you want to move into a career outside the legal sector.
With our LLB Law with Business degree, you’ll gain valuable real-world skills and experience through your study. Mock trials, law simulations and pro bono work will ensure you graduate with a practical understanding of law and business. You will learn valuable transferable skills that could help in various professional careers within the finance, banking and legal sectors. Our legally experienced lecturers bring the law to life through interactive teaching methods for a fulfilling learning experience.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
A Level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
UCAS Tariff Points*: 120
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
Requirements for the Foundation Year differ from those listed.
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UCAS code:
M112 - Foundation Year (4 year)
M102 - Full-time (3 year)
Institution code: L17
Short name: LAW
Course Details
Full-time three year LLB
Our Law with Business three year full-time degree will give you a wide understanding of key legal topics and related skills. It also allows you to develop business skills and competencies. We focus your learning on practical skills that are relevant and applicable to the realities of working in the legal or wider business sectors. Over 90% of our lecturers are qualified lawyers, so you will learn how to apply law from experienced professionals in practical methods that have been tried and tested in the real world.
With the addition of a variety of business related modules, you can customise your learning to suit your career interests. Whether you are interested in marketing, finance or HR, or many other areas, you can explore many exciting business fields in tandem with your legal studies. The business modules will give you a great insight into how different departments within companies operate and perform together to keep a business working efficiently.
When you study Law with Business with us you will receive:
- The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
- Small class sizes
- Options to study on campus and online
- A choice of campuses across the UK
- All the textbooks and reference materials you need are included in the course fee
- All of our courses follow the PEC Academic Model of Learning which develops the mindset of our students enabling them to apply learning in a professional context
- You’ll have access to a nominated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies
- Option to participate in our Employability programme enabling you to develop essential professional skills and explore legal and non legal career options
- Participate in Pro Bono to enhance essential skills in legal research, drafting, client interviewing, and problem-solving while gaining practical experience. All essential for your future career while positively contributing to your local community
On successfully completing the LLB Law with Business course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study.
As with all our LLBs, this programme has a practical focus with the skills you need for your career embedded into the course. There is a high level of face-to-face tuition with experienced lecturer to ensure that you receive all the support you need throughout your studies.
Statistics from the 2025 National Student Survey show 94% of our law students say staff explain content clearly on their course.
Foundation Year (Four year LLB)
You can choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start your LLB. This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at degree level. You will study six modules and on successful completion progress onto any of our three year degrees.
Why Students Choose Us
"I'm finding the course and content very enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. It is very difficult at times with a lot of hours you need to put in. But the demanding nature of the LLB and what it takes to actually be a lawyer only makes me want to push myself harder."
- Imran Mahmud, LLB Law with Business student
Course Structure
Foundation Year If applicable
Semester 1
Communication Skills
You will develop communication skills and understanding of different methods and styles of communication. You will consider appropriate methods of communication in both formal and informal environments. You will develop your understanding of social media and how to use it effectively. By looking back at previous activities and considering the choices you made and how you may do things differently in the future, you will enhance your skills on reflection.
Digital and Research Skills
You will learn how to navigate responsibly around the internet using different search engines and resources, including AI, and will develop your understanding of how to stay safe online and create an appropriate online presence. Learn about interpreting information you find; how relevant and accurate it is and how to present it. Discover a variety of learning resources and understand the importance of academic integrity.
Sustainability and Society
You will explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how sustainability has a wider impact on society. A problem-solving approach to global sustainability will be adopted and you will be encouraged to think about the role you and others play in addressing sustainability issues and an understanding of who is accountable. Also looking at both the broad concepts of sustainability and the aspects which are relevant to your chosen discipline.
Semester 2
Foundation Year Project
Develop your research skills by learning how to choose, plan and carry out an investigation into a chosen topic. Discover the importance of ethics when conducting research and practice presenting research. This module helps prepare you for entry onto Level 4 of the degree programme through the formative e-portfolio containing a log of activities, your 2000 word written project and your video presentation.
Shaping Skills for Success
This module will enable you to develop wider skills that are needed to succeed during your studies and beyond. You will be introduced to different types of skills and how to track and reflect on your skills development. You will develop your skills by participating in sessions focused on specific skills and hearing from a variety of guest speakers. You will take part in a group challenge designed to develop your teamwork and communication skills and reflect on the skills you develop during this module as part of your Foundation Year Project.
Core Concepts of Law
Introducing you to the study of law, including an overview of the English legal system, including legal careers, and how it compares to legal systems around the world. You will consider the concept of ‘the rule of law’ and explore law and morality whilst developing an understanding of how law impacts society. You will further develop your research skills through introductions to specific law resources available in the library and the OSCOLA method of referencing.
Choose one*:
- Core Concepts of Business
- Core Concepts of Computer Science
- Core Concepts of Criminology
- Core Concepts of Psychology
*Options available are indicative and available subject to numbers and the campus chosen. Students will also complete the Shaping Skills for Success programme.
Year 1 31 study weeks
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
Legal Method and Skills
This module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments, and solving legal problems.
Academic and Career Success - NEW for September 2026
Explore the wide range of career opportunities that follow a law degree and begin planning the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your own career ambitions. This module also develops the broader skills required for academic success, including written and oral communication, digital literacy, and an understanding of academic integrity.
Public and EU Law
Semester 2
Compulsory modules include:
Contract Law
In this module you will consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You will also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence.
Criminal Law
This module gives an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You will look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery, and drugs offences. You will consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
AI Literacy for the Future Professional - NEW for September 2026
Develop an understanding of what AI is and how it can be used appropriately to support your studies. You’ll also explore how AI is used in the workplace and examine the regulatory, ethical, and environmental issues surrounding its use.
Year 2 30 study weeks
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
The Law of Tort
Tort is a key area of law and considers acts and omissions that give rise to injury or harm to another and amount to a civil wrong. You will consider topics such as trespass to the person, negligence, product liability, employer liability, occupiers’ liability, trespass to land and private nuisance. You will also look at the remedies available when an action in Tort succeeds.
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Designed to further develop the academic skills which you developed during your Level 4. Equipping you with the skills which you need to succeed as you progress through the programme. Through topical areas of law, you will develop your critical thinking and evaluation skills, ability to solve legal problems, and research skills. You will be challenged through debating controversial areas of law and presenting arguments, in order to develop your ability to reflect and understand the views of others.
Land Law
We look at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It looks at important topics such as: the protection and enforcement of third party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants, and mortgages.
Semester 2
You will study two law options and one business option, choosing from the following:
Law options*:
• Business Law 1 - This module introduces you to different forms of business organisation such as partnerships and companies and how to choose the most appropriate format to run a business. You will explore company law in more detail, exploring the separate legal personality of a company and its limited liability status and company constitutions. You will look at the different parties involved in a company such as the directors and shareholders.
• Real Estate
• Extended Essay
• Law in a Global Content
• Practising Law in the Digital World
• Student Law Clinic - NEW for September 2026
Business options*:
• Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
• Consumer Psychology and Behaviour
• International Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Sales in a Digital World
*All options are indicative and available subject to numbers.
Study Abroad Optional
New for 2025: Take your studies global. Our undergraduates can now spend a semester abroad at one of our international partner institutions, it's a unique chance to experience a new culture, expand your horizons, and learn in an exciting new environment.*
*Subject to approval.
Year 3 30 study weeks
Semester 1
Compulsory module:
Equity and Trusts
In this module you will study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You will look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You will explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.
Choose two*
- Business Law 2
- Civil Dispute Resolution
- Graduate and Employability Skills
- International Commercial Law
- Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
- Research Project (double module)
Over Semester 1 and Semester 2, you must choose two or three Law options and two or three Business options.
Semester 2
In Semester 2, you will study three options* from the following:
Law Options:
• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property
• International Commercial Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Law in a Global Context
• Legal Advice Clinic** - NEW for September 2026
• Legal Technology
• Research Project
Business Options:
• Global Leadership and Change Management
• International Strategic Management
• International Business and Global Trade
• Digital Marketing Strategies
Students at London Bloomsbury who have an interest in Canadian law will be able to additionally select as optional modules:
• Canadian Constitutional Law
• Foundations of Canadian Law
Of the eight optional modules over Years 2 and 3, three must be Law options. At least four must be Business options (to warrant the Business element of the degree).
*All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers.
**The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advice real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.
Course Start Dates
September 2026
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Law with Business (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
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Law with Business with Foundation Year (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
NEW UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY
Up to £1,500 in first year as a UK-resident full-time undergraduate to help with your study costs. T&Cs apply.
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What about the SQE?
The SQE is being phased in to become the new centralised way to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales
Find out moreContinue your journey with us
After you’ve completed the LLB, you can go onto study one of our postgraduate law courses to become a solicitor or barrister.
If you want to become a barrister, you can study our Bar Practice Course.
If you want to become a solicitor, we suggest studying our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2).
You can still study the Legal Practice Course (LPC) if you’ve completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a non-refundable deposit to study the LLB by 21 September 2021.
If you want to specialise in a particular area of law, we also offer a range of academic Master of Law (LLM) courses, covering subjects from human rights to banking.
We want to help you reach your ambitions with our range of alumni discounts. Be rewarded for your hard work and loyalty when you stay on to study another course with us through our Alumni Loyalty Scheme.
Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
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Course Information
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
We use a variety of assessment methods designed to meet the practical nature of the course and individual module learning outcomes. Some of these will be exams, while others will require you to submit a project report, essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You will also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.
You’ll learn through a combination of Large Group Sessions and Workshops:
- Large Group Sessions: Starting in week 1, typically 2 hours long where key concepts are introduced. These take place either on campus or in our online learning environment depending on the module and programme.
- Workshops: Starting in week 2, these smaller follow up sessions enable students to explore and develop a deeper understanding of how concepts work in practice. Beneficial for discussing ideas with your peers while receiving lecturer feedback enabling you to track your progress. Online students will have 11 sets of Engage Tasks including 6 tasks where you’ll receive tailored lecturer feedback.
How Your Modules Work to Support You
- Credit Breakdown: Most modules are worth 20 credits, except for the Research Project, which is 40 credits. Each module is carefully designed to balance learning and assessment.
- Modules run for 12 teaching weeks, followed by 3 weeks for assessments. This includes:
1 week for revision, ensuring you’re prepared.
2 weeks for end-of-term assessments, giving you time to showcase your knowledge.
Balanced Workload
For a 20-credit module, expect around 200 hours of learning, spread across the term. To stay on top of things, plan for up to 7 hours of prep time per unit, including reading and assignments. Each week, the expected study hours are 40.
Structured Timetables to Maximise Your Time
Our timetables prioritise learning over three days: two days for your Workshops and one day for your Large Group Sessions.
Academic Support
You’ll be allocated a dedicated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies.
Employability We Set You Up For Success
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Fees and Applying
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
2026/27 Course Fee
- UK Students per year: £9,535
- UK Students per year (with Foundation Year): £5,760 (1st year only, rising to £9,535 from 2nd year*)
- International Students per year: £18,100 (London), £17,200 (non-London)
*Fees for future study years will change in line with government changes.
International students are eligible for an international bursary of £2,500 per year which is taken off the fees in the final year of the course. Terms and conditions apply.
If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
