Law and Business BA (Hons)

UCAS code: M1N1

Our Law and Business degree combines a comprehensive legal education with business-focused content. Learn the key analytical skills required to understand and solve legal and business problems.

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Overview

Course length:	3 years full-time
Start dates:	September 2025 September 2026
Location:	Edge Hill University
Example offers:	BBC-BBB (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria
Subject(s):	Law
Faculty:	Arts and Sciences
Department:	Law and Criminal Justice

Students in a lecture in the Business School.

On our BA (Hons) Law and Business course, you’ll learn to think like a lawyer, and also understand how law and businesses interact. You’ll learn to appreciate the commercial settings that both law firms and businesses operate in. You’ll be given the opportunity to work on live legal and business cases. And, you’ll be provided with the the knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in a vastly more complex and competitive business environment.

The connections between the law and modern business sector have grown stronger with time. In fact, many large businesses now employ their own teams of lawyers, who are expected to understand the commercial world. Lawyers acting for commercial clients will have an advantage if they understand the general business environment and sectors in which firms operate. People working for businesses will benefit if they have a strong grounding in the law.

You will be taught a mixture of law and business modules, which will allow you to become a solicitor or barrister*, but provide additional skills and training which will also allow you to enter the business sector. You will be given a wide range of opportunities to gain legal and practical skills in law and business, ranging from time in legal and business clinics, to work placements with regional and national firms in the legal or commercial sectors.

*This degree provides you with the option of graduating with a qualifying law degree by studying the modules highlighted below. A qualifying law degree is only needed for those wishing to pursue a career as a barrister. If you wish to qualify as a solicitor, a qualifying law degree is no longer needed.

Course features

Work placement opportunity
International students can apply
Sandwich year option available
Studying abroad option available
Learn a language option available

What you'll study

In your first year, you’ll be introduced to core concepts in law and business. You will learn about the legal system and its rules, and be introduced to the skills needed to practice as a lawyer. You’ll also learn about the modern business environment, how businesses are organised, and the challenges that they face.

Please note that you must study Public Law 1 (LAW1002) and European Union Law (LAW1007) from the optional module choices below to graduate with a qualifying law degree.

Compulsory:

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New Venture Creation introduces you to business planning and the development stages in business start-up. You will organise and evaluate theoretical perspectives in a practical setting, informing your future learning processes and outcomes. A key element of the module is a review of entrepreneurial skills and small business development through theoretical concepts of enterprise, self-employment and small business management. This module creates an awareness of emergent business types and their markets, the factors behind small business start-ups, entry routes, funding, and barriers. A practical element includes foundational steps towards a business start-up project which will require you to demonstrate key skill areas such as the development stages of business planning, communication, negotiation, self-management, and problem solving. The combination of these aspects will enable you to critically engage in academic thinking and writing about enterprise, evaluate business ideas, choose one main idea, strategically conceptualise that idea, and prepare a business plan and pitch for how the idea could be brought successfully to market.

Module code: BUS1054

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Practical

Language 1 is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. You can study French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese or Spanish (subject to minimum numbers for your preferred language). Delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, the module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the weekly two-hour classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own learning needs. On enrolment to the module, you will complete a language induction form and be placed into a language level group appropriate for your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Please note, while we will endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per module, this is not always possible. While you can join the module with some prior experience of your target language, you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in.

Module code: TLC1010

Credits: 20

Assessment

85% Coursework

15% Practical

In Year 2 you’ll start to specialise in core legal areas relating to commerce, and have the opportunity to study in depth foundational law subjects such as property and criminal law. You’ll also encounter more business content, learning how to plan and operate business projects, both in the UK and abroad. You will be given the opportunity to gain work experience at one of the firms in our extensive placements network.

Please note that you must study Criminal Law (LAW2002), Equity and Trusts (LAW2003) and Land Law (LAW2005) from the optional module choices below to graduate with a qualifying law degree.

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International Business provides an overview of key management activities related to International Business. The module considers a range of corporate functions including global supply chain management, international marketing and human resources management, and accounting and financial management. You will analyse the different ways and conditions under which firms internationalise their operations, and how different structural changes in the global economy are impacting upon the international business environment.

Module code: BUS2212

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Exam

50% Practical

Three of: (one option must be a Law module)

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation explores characteristics, behaviours, attributes, and skills of entrepreneurship as well as the whole process of innovation from idea to product development and the conditions that must be fulfilled for innovation to thrive. The module explores research from a number of areas to highlight the importance of factors such as social and economic capital, local and regional infrastructure and the role of government in enabling (or disabling) innovation. You'll develop your entrepreneurial skills, identifying opportunities and developing ventures. On top of this, you'll consider the risk environment including legal issues, funding issues, start-up and growth strategies. This module provides you with the ability to act entrepreneurially to generate, develop and communicate ideas, manage and exploit intellectual property, gain support, and deliver successful outcomes.

Module code: BUS2229

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Practical

Language 2 is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. You can study French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese or Spanish (subject to minimum numbers for your preferred language). Delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, the module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the weekly two-hour classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own learning needs. On enrolment to the module, you will complete a language induction form and be placed into a language level group appropriate for your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Please note, while we will endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per module, this is not always possible. While you can join the module with some prior experience of your target language, you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in.

Module code: TLC2000

Credits: 20

Assessment

85% Coursework

15% Practical

During your final year of your law and business degree, you’ll be able to focus on a number of core areas of interest and practice, from both the legal and business worlds. You may choose to study the impact of tech and artificial intelligence on the legal and commercial sectors, and discover how lawyers and business leaders are becoming more sustainable, innovative and ethical in their decision-making. Or, you can focus on commercial practice-focused subjects, including alternative dispute resolution or a law or business clinic project. You’ll also be able to select from topics such as employment law, or sports law and management.

Please note that you must study at least two optional Law modules and at least two optional Business modules from the lists below. You will then select two additional optional modules which can be chosen from either list. You can not study the same module twice. Module credits must total 120.

Law modules (at least two of):

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Alternative Dispute Resolution recognises the importance of an understanding of the legal principles, processes and procedures of alternative dispute resolution. This module will consider arbitration, mediation and negotiation as alternative methods of dispute resolution. It will provide an understanding of the law and practice of arbitration in England and Wales generally. It will also explain the fundamental principles of arbitration, mediation and negotiation, consider the Arbitration Act 1996 and contemplate the role of the courts in the arbitral process A case study of an arbitration process will be included.

Module code: LAW3054

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Practical

Business modules (at least two of):

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The Future of Business: Tech, Data and Artificial Intelligence introduces students to the impact that recent technology trends, including data analysis, cloud computing, social media and artificial intelligence have introduced to the modern business. The module will provide insights into businesses, across different industry sectors, that embraced new technologies and thrived, and those whose adoption was more cautious and failed. Students will be given insights into the modern financial environment including new elements such as Open Banking, Block Chain and Crypto Currencies, and what firms require in order to remain compliant with financial regulation. The module will combine both theoretical and practical approaches, with students managing both AI and Data Analytics applications and evaluating business improvements against data protection requirements.

Module code: BUS3062

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Exam

Leadership Ethics and Change considers how to turn a good idea into a successful market-leading product. Entrepreneurship and innovation go hand in hand and involve the development and release of a new product/service or the repacking of an existing one to provide competitive advantage or even create new markets. This module explores a variety of concepts around strategic entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. We will examine the difference between an idea, an invention and an innovation and provide you with a case-led understanding of the process in action, from creation to implementation. The module provides you with a number of tools and techniques to critically evaluate success and build on your previous experiences of work-based learning or enterprise education.

Module code: BUS3063

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Practical

Sustainability and Business recognises that sustainability is increasingly shaping business practice and culture in the 21st century while acknowledging that business has a vitally important role to play in all our sustainable futures. The module will equip you with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of sustainability and the various business and societal contexts in which these can be applied. Exploring the broad and holistic concept of sustainability, as framed by the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), you will discover a range of ideas, concepts and theories of sustainability and gain insight how they are shaping the future business agenda. You will examine the inter-connectedness of different sustainability challenges facing humanity, such as climate change, energy and health, and consider the vital role that business has to play in addressing them. You will critically analyse specific approaches to climate action, as well as broader sustainability strategies, that are being devised by companies, business coalitions and partnerships between public and civil sector organisations.

Module code: BUS3064

Credits: 20

Assessment

100% Coursework

Enterprise Management cultivates entrepreneurial skills, fostering innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking. It immerses you in real-world business contexts, promoting adaptability and resilience. Emphasising practical application you'll develop an understanding of the intricacies of entrepreneurship. You will refine your problem-solving and decision-making capabilities and explore theoretical frameworks with hands-on experiences. The module emphasises collaboration, communication, and risk management, equipping you with the skills and mindset needed for success in the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and enterprise.

Module code: BUS3079

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Practical

Responsible Business offers a comprehensive overview of the complex landscape surrounding business responsibility. Irresponsible business acts include damaging our natural environments, exploiting workers, selling unsafe or sub-standard products, overusing natural resources, and exacerbating income inequality. The existence of viable alternatives to irresponsible business practices will be explored, showcasing successful implementations across various contexts. You will gain a deep understanding of the hurdles involved in transitioning toward responsible business operations. This module prepares you not just to critique the status quo but to actively contribute to shaping a future where businesses operate responsibly, ethically, and sustainably.

Module code: BUS3080

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Exam

Language 3 enables you to build on and develop your previous language knowledge in French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish. You must have either studied the prior language module in the previous year or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge of your target language (though you will not be able to study a language you are already fluent or proficient in). The language levels available will be determined by the continuation of corresponding groups from the previous language module. You will gain the language skills necessary to become a more proficient user of the language. Classes will be taught in an interactive and communicative manner using authentic materials to promote meaningful communication. They will be conducted in the target language as much as possible. Emphasis will be on speaking and listening, with appropriate attention also being paid to other communication skills. Other work will include a variety of tasks which may be completed in the Language Centre.

Module code: TLC3000

Credits: 20

Assessment

85% Coursework

15% Practical

How you'll study

As well as lectures and seminars on your law and business degree you’ll be given the opportunity to work on live legal and business cases. This will range from time in legal and business clinics, to work placements with regional and national firms in the legal or commercial sectors.

How you'll be assessed

Throughout the degree there is a combination of different forms of assessment to test intellectual development, vocational capability and critical thinking. Portfolios and project work assess your ability to collect and synthesise material into a coherent submission. Coursework involves individual and group-based activities, case studies and problem-solving exercises. Examinations take a variety of forms, using both seen and unseen questions.

Who will be teaching you

You’ll be taught by expert practitioners and academics in law and business. Staff have practical and research experience across a number of relevant fields including corporate law, sports law, artificial intelligence, financial regulation, litigation, business management, economics and finance.

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.

Your future career

This course provides you with highly-sought after skills to work across a range of industries. A degree in law and business provides you with the opportunity to work in a senior role across any organisation, large or small.

The course provides all of the necessary components to qualify as a solicitor or barrister and enter the legal profession.

However, because of the unique optionality built into the course, you will also be prepared to enter a number of business-focused careers including:

finance
banking
technology
health
aviation
travel
retail
education
business
logistics
marketing

As a School, we are committed to enhancing your employability and helping you to find the right career path for you and that is why 98% of our Law students are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2024 from 2021/22 graduates).

Professional development opportunities are embedded into your programme or offered through extra-curricular activities, such as:

Unique, practice-focused modules – e.g. Criminal Law in Practice, Law Clinic Experience, Mediation, Private Client, Civil Litigation.
Work placement opportunities – whether taken as part of our work placement modules or as an extra-curricular activity, there are numerous opportunities to undertake work experience.
Careers fairs, alumni panels, insight days – grow your network and build connections with our specialist School Careers Fair and annual alumni panel events.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements (2025 / 2026)

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required. GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is required.

Example offers

Qualification	Requirement
A Level	BBC-BBB.
BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications)	Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
T Level	Overall grade of Merit.
International Baccalaureate (IB)	We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma	45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

How to apply

Apply online through UCAS

Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.

Apply as an international student

Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Facilities

Law and Psychology building

The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the School of Law and Criminal Justice.

The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.

It is also where our moot court room and law clinic are located. Law, Policing and Criminal Justice students can train and practice their advocacy skills and cross-examination techniques as well as preparing for giving evidence in court.

Our Police Training and Simulation Facility known as the ‘Crime House’, part of which is furbished as a police station, is used to simulate a wide range of crime scenes, providing students with an immersive learning experience. The ‘Crime House’ includes a mock custody suite, mock living areas, interview rooms, a control room, and a state-of-the-art simulation suite.

This enables Policing, Criminal Justice and Law students to work together on practical exercises, developed by our expert staff and based on real-life scenarios, in areas such as gathering and analysing evidence, (including forensic evidence at crime scenes), practicing interview techniques and supporting mock clients during a police interview.

Where you'll study

Finance

Tuition fees

£9,535

a year

£17,000

a year

The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

Financial support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.

Money Matters

Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.

Money Matters

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.

Course changes

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Law and Business BA (Hons)

Overview

Course features

What you'll study

Compulsory:

Two of:

Compulsory:

Three of: (one option must be a Law module)

Law modules (at least two of):

Business modules (at least two of):

How you'll study

How you'll be assessed

Who will be teaching you

Your future career

Entry criteria

Example offers

English language requirements

How to apply

Apply full-time

International

Facilities

Where you'll study

Law and Psychology

Business School

Finance

Tuition fees

UK Full-Time

International

Financial support

Scholarships

Money Matters

Course changes

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Law and Business BA (Hons)

Overview

Course features

What you'll study

Compulsory:

Two of:

Compulsory:

Three of: (one option must be a Law module)

Law modules (at least two of):

Business modules (at least two of):

How you'll study

How you'll be assessed

Who will be teaching you

Your future career

Entry criteria

Example offers

English language requirements

How to apply

Apply full-time

International

Facilities

Where you'll study

Law and Psychology

Business School

Finance

Tuition fees

UK Full-Time

International

Financial support

Scholarships

Money Matters

Course changes

Download our course leaflet

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