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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. You’ll 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. Our legally experienced lecturers bring the law to life through interactive teaching methods for a fulfilling learning experience.
Studying our LLB Law with International Business degree will prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister).
Our course will set you up with valuable transferable skills employers are looking for, so you’ll have plenty of career choices after graduation.
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
London BloomsburySWITCH IT UP
UCAS code:
MN11 - Foundation Year (4 year)
M1N1 - Full-time (3 year)
Institution code: L17
Short name: LAW
Course Details
Full-time three year Law with International Business
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 as well as having a diverse range of international business modules.
Over 90% of our lecturers 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 lecturer.
When you study Law with International Business with us you will receive:
- The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
- Small class sizes
- Study on campus at London Bloomsbury
- Option to participate in our Employability programme enabling you to develop essential professional skills and explore legal and non legal career options
- 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
- 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 course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study.
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 lecturers to ensure that you receive all the support you need throughout your studies.
Foundation Year (Four year)
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
Compulsory modules include:
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
Compulsory modules include:
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 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:
Common Law Method and Ethics
This module introduces you to the English legal system and looks at how to interpret statutes and the doctrine of precedent. Also, how law is created and the structure of the English court system. These enable you to understand how laws are created and interpreted. Within Ethics, you will consider different approaches to ethical issues, including the social and ethical context of the legal profession.
Academic and Digital Skills
This module underpins all of the other modules on the LLB & MLaw. It develops the academic and digital skills which you will need for both your studies and the workplace, including using the University’s VLE and other relevant platforms and software, legal research and referencing, academic integrity, communication skills, and how to analyse and answer legal problems.
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.
Semester 2
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.
Public Law
This module looks at sources of the UK constitution and principles such as the rule of law, separation of powers and parliamentary supremacy. Also, how the lawfulness of decisions and actions made by public bodies are challenged through exploring the grounds for judicial review and the remedies available. You will learn about the place EU Law has within the UK constitution and consider the key rights and freedoms incorporated into UK law through the Human Rights Act.
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.
Year 2 30 study weeks
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
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.
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
Choose three*:
International Business options:
- International Human Resource Management
- Marketing and Sales in a Digital World
Law options:
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Real Estate
- Human Rights
- Extended Essay
- EU Law
- Practising Law in the Digital World
*All options are indicative and subject to availability.
Of the six optional modules over Years 2 and 3 one must be a Law option. At least four must be International Business modules (to warrant the International Business element of the degree). Students studying at campuses who are also offering ‘Law with’ courses may be able to choose options from those programmes as well.
Year 3 30 study weeks
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
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)
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
- Canadian Constitutional Law (London only)
- Foundations of Canadian Law (London only)
- Research Project (double module)
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Of the six optional modules over Years 2 and 3 one must be a Law option. At least four must be International Business modules (to warrant the International Business element of the degree). Students studying at campuses who are also offering ‘Law with’ courses may be able to choose options from those programmes as well.
Course Start Dates
September 2025
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Law with International Business (LLB)
- Full-time: London Bloomsbury
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Law with International Business with Foundation Year (LLB)
- Full-time: London Bloomsbury
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 ULaw
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.
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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.
2025/26 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: £17,550 (London), £16,700 (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.
