BSc (Hons) Business and Law

Overview

This intellectually stimulating course addresses broader aspects of business organisation and management culture, while also providing an insight into corporate and consumer legislation, corporate regulation and other legal aspects of business enterprise. You will be equipped with a real understanding of how legal considerations impact virtually every aspect of management activity.

 Employers look for business graduates with knowledge and awareness of current issues. This course will teach you about globalisation, sustainability and social change – allowing you to fully understand the factors affecting business. When you graduate you will have a sound appreciation of management practice, this will include human resources, marketing, business law and information management. You will also learn the skills to analyse strategic consumer behaviour.

Structure and content:

  • This degree is in the “business suite” of programmes at ARU London which all have a common first year:
  • This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business.
  • We know it can be difficult to decide the exact direction you wish your studies to take. Our structure allows you to transfer to one of our “business suite” degree courses, should you wish to.
  • You are not committed into an area of specialisation until after you have completed your first year of study.

See below for the modules you will study:

Year 1

Sustainable Business in the Contemporary Environment

Academic and Professional Skills

Economics for Business

Business Finance

Year 2

Managing Human Resources

Fundamentals of Law

Law of Obligations

Law of Business Organisations

Sustainability in Career Development

Year 3

Commercial Law

Executing Business Strategy

Law of International Trade

Undergraduate Major Project (Leadership in Practice)

Teaching and assessment:

Timetable:

Standard delivery:

Studying on campus 2 days a week which is Monday – Friday (10:00-17:00)

Employability

The skills you gain from this course will also open opportunities for you in many other professions, including banking, commerce, local and central government, and teaching.

During your studies, there will be the opportunity to participate in the Employability Scheme with the specific objective of enhancing your future employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.

We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don’t expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:
1. Barrister
3. Solicitor
5. Company Secretary
7. Data Analyst
Associated Jobs:
2. Patent Attorney
4. Stockbrocker
6. Civil Service
8. Advice Worker

Course Fees:

For 2023-2024 entry, the maximum government-approved undergraduate tuition fee for home students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2023-2024 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for ‘Home’ fee status.

Please read the student finance for EU students web page on https://www.gov.uk/ for information.

How to Apply?

Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.

After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.

Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.