LLB(Hons) Law with Business
This course is open for applications
Page last updated 12 May 2023
Introduction
Gain a solid foundation in both business and law, and graduate with a degree that allows you to train as a solicitor or barrister or brand yourself a business expert.
Accreditations and partnerships:
Why study law with business?
In a competitive global economy, knowledge of legal systems in business gives managers an edge. Understanding business functions and practice also benefits law professionals operating in demanding business environments.
Combining these two disciplines gives you greater career choice, with routes to roles in management, law, finance, the public sector and beyond.
Why UWE Bristol?
LLB(Hons) Law with Business gives you a solid foundation in business and law.
In your first year, your time will be split between both subjects. In your second and final year, you'll study 75% law and 25% business.
Innovative modules in commercial, company, international trade and employment law run alongside business modules spanning marketing, strategic management and managing people.
You'll be taught by experts from the reputable Law and Business Schools and be part of an active community of students and staff with a commitment to enterprise.
If you're interested in qualifying as a professional lawyer, our LLB(Hons) Law with Business will provide a good foundation for those students who go onto sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). For those students who aspire to be barristers, our LLB(Hons) Law with Business includes the core subjects which you'll need to satisfy the academic stage of training before studying the Bar Training Course (BTC).
As a full-service Law School, you can study both the BTC and Solicitors Training Course (STC) with us at UWE Bristol:
- LLM/PGDip Bar Training Course (BTC)
- PGDip Bar Training Course (BTC) (two part)
- PGDip/PGCert Solicitors Training Course (SQE prep)
- LLM/PGDip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep)
Gain valuable real-world skills and experience through study trips and business-related work placements. Mock trials, law simulations and Pro Bono work will ensure you graduate with a practical understanding of law and familiarity with the industry.
Where can it take me?
Employers value the broad skillset, commercial awareness and solid legal grounding of our graduates.
Career prospects are diverse and exciting; depending on your specialism, you could choose a career in management, law, finance and banking and the public sector. Our graduates have secured roles at Rolls Royce, HP, IBM, NHS, Hayes, Microsoft, Maclaren F1 and Lidl.
You may want to train as a barrister or solicitor through the STC or BTC or undertake a related postgraduate degree.
Watch: The learning and teaching experience
Structure
Content
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
You will study the following law modules:
- Foundations for Law
- Law of Contract*.
Plus, the following business modules:
- Introduction to Management
- Understanding Business and Financial Information (BIM)
- Contemporary Issues in Business
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
Year two
You will study the following law module:
- Law of Torts*.
Plus, the following business modules:
- Managing People
- Management Skills for Business and Law.
And two optional law modules from:
- Criminal Law*
- Land Law*
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- Sports Law
- Commercial Law
- Information Technology Law.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.
Depending on which you choose, you'll either complete a placement learning or learning and development module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
Final year
You will study the following law module:
- European Union Law*
Plus, the following business modules:
- Strategic Management (BIM)
- Integrated Business Simulation.
And two optional law modules from:
- Equity and Trusts*
- Company Law in Context
- Constitutional Law in Context*
- Organised Crime and Criminal Justice
- Dissertation
- Globalisation, Trade and Natural Resources Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Law of Financial Crime and Regulation
- Media and Entertainment Law
- Work Integrated Learning
- Law Project (if you've completed a placement).
* You must take these modules to get a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD).
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
Learning and Teaching
Our approach to learning is student-centered, supporting you to develop the skills you need to have a successful legal career.
Our modules differ in learning approaches, so you can choose those that match your style.
You'll be allocated an academic personal tutor who will support you in your academic studies throughout your degree.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Approximate percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities*:
| Year | Scheduled learning and teaching study | Independent study | Placement study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24% | 76% | 0% |
| 2 | 24% | 76% | 0% |
| 3 | 23% | 77% | 0% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year
Study time
During your degree, you will have 12 hours of teaching with a lecturer each week.
If you complete a dissertation or take the Law in Action module, you'll get nine more hours of classes, as well as individual contact with the staff member supervising the module.
In Year one and Year two, you will also receive one hour of peer assisted learning (PAL) each week.
All students can access the Faculty of Business and Law Learning Hub for workshops and to arrange one-to-one sessions with tutors.
Assessment
You can expect to be assessed using problem and essay questions, exams, research based assessments, reflection on skills acquisition, report writing, portfolio submissions and presentations.
See our full glossary of assessment terms.
Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:
| Year | Written exam assessment | Coursework assessment | Practical exam assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48% | 47% | 5% |
| 2 | 70% | 27% | 3% |
| 3 | 39% | 56% | 5% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year
Features
Placements
We encourage you to do a 40-week paid sandwich placement after Year two. It can be in the UK or abroad.
Your placement is valuable because it allows you to gain real-world experience and skills that increase your employability.
Final year work experience
If you choose the final year Law in Action module, you'll spend one day a week working in a local law firm or voluntary organisation. Past students have secured placements with Avon & Bristol Law Centre, Clarke Wilmott and Citizens Advice.
Pro Bono Unit
You will have opportunities to engage in Pro Bono workthrough your degree, volunteering your time to help the local community.
Supervised by academics and practitioners, you'll work on cases and provide legal advice through projects such as The Legal Advocacy Support Project, Team Entrepreneur Law and the UWE Street Law Programme.
You'll get help to find all your placements and support throughout from your department and the careers service.
Study facilities
In our new £55m Bristol Business School, you'll have access to modern learning spaces, including a dedicated law resource room.
Mock courtrooms help you practice legal submissions, take part in recorded mock trials and gain experience of being in court.
In our specialist library, you'll have a dedicated librarian to support your curriculum subjects and independent research.
The library and Business School both offer spaces for silent and group study and rooms you can book.
You'll have access to books, trade press, academic journals, and industry databases both on and off campus.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
Get a feel for the Law facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.
UWE Bristol Law Society
Our Law Society runs an active programme of events and talks including trips to the Supreme Court in London, the European Parliament in Brussels and the European Court in Luxembourg.
Members also participate in competitions and attend regular socials, including the annual dinner.
UWE Bristol Mooting Club
Mooting is an important skill in the legal profession and the Mooting Club runs regular moots and competitions.
It's valued and recognised by the local law network. Judges of the moots include members of local barristers' chambers and Bristol Civic Justice Centre.
Life
Accommodation
An excellent range of options for all of the Bristol campuses and the city centre.
Bristol
A stunning city for student living with all the qualities to make you want to stay.
Sports, societies and activities
There is more to your experience here than study. Choose to make the most of it and try new things.
Health and Wellbeing
We provide support in the way you need it.
Campus and facilities
Discover our campuses and the wealth of facilities provided for our students.
Careers
Careers / Further study
Our students are valuable to employers because of the broad skillset and commercial awareness you gain from studying this subject. Combining law and business gives you more career options and a greater freedom of choice.
Depending on your specialism, you could choose a career in management, law, finance and banking and the public sector. Our graduates have secured roles at Rolls Royce, HP, IBM, NHS, Hayes, Microsoft, Maclaren F1 and Lidl.
You may want to train as a barrister or solicitor through the Legal Practice Course (LPC LLM) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), or undertake a business related postgraduate degree.
Get inspired
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.
Fees
Indicative Additional Costs
Full-time, sandwich course
Supplementary fee information
Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.
You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the four year course and then transfer to the three year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.
Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.
Additional costs
This refers to items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 112
- Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
- GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs.
- English Language Requirement:
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements section.
- A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
- Access: No specific subjects required.
- Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
- Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
- T Levels: No specific subjects required.
Entry requirements
If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for LLB(Hons) Law with Business (with Foundation Year).
International applicants
For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme.
Read more about entry requirements.
How to apply
Read more about undergraduate applications.
Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates.
For further information
- Email:
UK applicants
Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
International/EU applicants
International@uwe.ac.uk - Telephone:
UK applicants
+44 (0)117 32 83333
International/EU applicants
+44 (0)117 32 86644