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Bachelor of Laws
LLB Law with International Business
Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Business combines your legal studies with an exploration of different aspects of international business. This course is ideal for those looking to develop an understanding of modern global business practices that will complement a law degree. With key business modules that focus on marketing, HR and strategy on an international scale, you’ll get plenty of experience and knowledge in how international businesses operate successfully. Studying our degree will also mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1) or to progress onto our Bar Practice Course (if you wish to qualify as a barrister).
Through studying our LLB Law with International Business degree, you will develop knowledge of business and law in an international context, and gain the attributes to contribute to the global business strategy of organisations and resolve international business problems.
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
Locations
Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Online (Hong Kong) and OnlineSWITCH IT UP
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Course Details
Full-time three year Law with International Business
UCAS code: M1N1
The LLB (Hons) Law with International Business degree course focuses on key legal topics and a variety of different aspects of international business practices. These include Human Resource Management, Marketing, Leadership and Strategic Management. It is designed to give you a well-balanced choice of subjects. You will study all of the required areas of law to receive a Qualifying Law Degree as well as having a diverse range of international business modules.
Over 90% of our tutors are qualified lawyers so you will learn to apply law and develop the practical skills employers are looking for today. To make sure that you have the skills to be versatile, we have also embedded important transferable skills in our courses. We want to make sure you feel confident that you can graduate and head straight into the workplace with the skills that employers are looking for.
With this Law with International Business course you have the opportunity to choose to undertake a business research module in your third year. This double module offers you the chance to focus specifically on an aspect of international business that is of personal interest, allowing private research and study with the support and guidance of an allocated tutor.
When you study Law with International Business with us you will receive:
- The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
- Small class sizes
- Options to study on campus and online
- Study on campus at London Bloomsbury
- A variety of specialist modules to enhance your employment prospects
On successfully completing the course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study to become a qualified lawyer.
This degree is designed for students who have an interest in international business as well as legal studies and wish to pursue a career in the legal and wider commercial sector, particularly on a global scale.
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 tutors to ensure that you receive all the support you need throughout your studies.
Foundation Year (Four year)
UCAS code: MN11
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.
Course Structure
Foundation Year If applicable
Semester 1
- Citizenship
- Academic and Report Writing
- Numeracy Skills in Context
Semester 2
- Foundations of Business Management
- Foundations of Law
- Foundations of Social Science
Year 1 31 study weeks
Semester 1
- Common Law Method and Ethics
- Academic and Digital Skills
- Contract Law
Semester 2
- Law of Tort
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
Year 2 30 study weeks
Semester 1
- Business Law 1
- Land Law
- Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Semester 2
Choose three*
International Business options:
- International Human Resource Management
- Marketing Communication in a Digital World
Law options:
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Real Estate
- Human Rights
- Extended Essay
- EU Law
- Legal Technology and Innovation
- Legal Practice in the 21st Century
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. For Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Internationl Business modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the International Business recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once. If you are studying at a campus offering Law with Government and Politics, Law with Criminology or Business School courses you may be able to choose modules from those programmes as well.
Year 3 30 study weeks
Semester 1
- Equity and Trusts
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)
Semester 2
Choose three*
International Business options:
- International Business and Global Trade
- International Strategic Management
Law options:
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Real Estate
- Wills & Succession
- Human Rights
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
- Graduate and Employability Skills
- International Commercial Law
- Civil Dispute Resolution
- Legal Technology
- Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Canadian Constitutional Law (London only)
- Foundations of Canadian Law (London only)
- A research project
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. For Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Business modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the International Business recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once. Selecting the Research Project will count as two of your module options. If you are studying at a campus offering Law with Government and Politics, Law with Criminology or Business School courses you may be able to choose modules from those programmes as well.
Course Start Dates
September 2023
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Law with International Business (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Online (Hong Kong)
- Part-time: Online (Hong Kong)
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Law with International Business with Foundation Year (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
September 2024
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Law with International Business (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Online (Hong Kong)
- Part-time: Online (Hong Kong)
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Law with International Business with Foundation Year (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury and Manchester
Online
Study LLB Law with International Business Online starting September 2023 or September 2024
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
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After you’ve completed the LLB, you can go on to 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 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.
At The University Law, 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.
Study Online
You can also study this course 100% online.
The online version of this course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional tutor support. The only difference is that you can study when, where and how you want, over a variety of different course lengths.
If you’re looking for true flexibility in your studies, why not consider our online study option?
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Jun 15th
Online Campus Open Day (Virtual Event)
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Jun 17th
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Course 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.
Our course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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Fees and Applying
Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open, except courses at our Hong Kong campus. Please note: Our Hong Kong courses are not yet open for applications. If you are interested in finding out more about studying in Hong Kong, please register your interest today.
September 2023 fees:
UK students per year: £9,250
International students per year: £16,700 (London) or £15,900 (Non-London)
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.
