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.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

A Level: BBB

GCSE: English Language and Maths grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

^{Requirements for the Foundation Year differ from those listed.}

Full requirements

Locations

Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Online (Hong Kong) and Online

Next start date

September 2022

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Our Academics

All of our business academics have been business leaders with real-life commercial experience, giving them the skills to prepare you for key leadership roles.

Our Tutors

Over 90% of our tutors are qualified lawyers with experience in practice allowing students to learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.

1st for Teaching

Ranked first amongst universities in England for teaching in the 2021 National Student Survey and in the Top Five for the last three years.

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

Semester 1

Citizenship
Academic and Report Writing
Numeracy Skills in Context

Semester 2

Foundations of Business Management
Foundations of Law
Foundations of Social Science

Semester 1

Common Law Method and Ethics
Academic and Digital Skills
Contract Law

Semester 2

Law of Tort
Public Law
Criminal Law

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:

Access to Justice and Legal Services
Employment Law
European Union Law
Extended Essay
Family Law
Human Rights
Legal Practice in the 21st Century
Legal Technology and Innovation
Real Estate

^{*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.}

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:

Global Leadership
Strategic Management

Law options:

Canadian Constitutional Law (London only)
Civil Dispute Resolution
Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Employment Law
Family Law
Foundations of Canadian Law (London only)
Graduate and Employability Skills
Human Rights
International Commercial Law
Legal Technology
Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Real Estate
Law Research Project (double module)
Wills and Succession

^{*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.}

Want to boost your leadership skills?

In the summer after Year 2 of this course you have the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School.

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Course Start Dates

Law with International Business (LLB)
- Full-time: Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury and Online (Hong Kong)
- Part-time: Online (Hong Kong)
Law with International Business with Foundation Year (LLB)
- Full-time: Leeds and London Bloomsbury

Law with International Business (LLB)
- Full-time: Hong Kong, Leeds, London Bloomsbury and Online (Hong Kong)
- Part-time: Online (Hong Kong)
Law with International Business with Foundation Year (LLB)
- Full-time: Leeds and London Bloomsbury

Online

Study LLB Law with International Business Online starting September 2022 or September 2023

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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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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Course Information

To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.

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At the end of each semester you’ll get a week for revision before two weeks of assessments.

Exams: Two hours, ten multiple choice questions and two long-form questions

Coursework: Essay, project report or portfolio

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We run mock assessments to allow you to practise before too.

Our course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

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.

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