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Business Management with Law at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

A Brighton Business Management with Law degree opens the door to a range of legal or commercial career opportunities by helping you to develop a combination of practical business knowledge and legal expertise. Business Management with Law at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course

  • Comprehensive first year – all our Business Management degrees start with the same core modules, giving you a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and finance before you specialise in law.
  • Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas of business management and law that interest you.
  • Gain a wide range of legal knowledge through modules around legal systems, commercial law, business law, human rights and media law.
  • Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world business and legal knowledge into the classroom.
  • You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.
  • Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting – our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, BMW, Electronic Arts, IBM and Microsoft.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management with Law Less than an hour from central London, Brighton & Hove is home to an active business and legal hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and a wide network of law firms and legal services. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career. Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

Modules

Year 1 All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, HR and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together. Core modules Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Marketing Principles Managing Systems and Operations Enterprise Project and Skills Business Economics Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Year 2 You will build on the knowledge you gained during your first year, developing expertise in areas including commercial law, business law, digital transformation and legal systems. You can tailor your studies through different option modules. Core modules International Business Analysis Legal Issues and Systems Managing Digital Transformation Business Law Contemporary Issues in Commercial Law Options* Personal Financial Planning Understanding Finance Theory and Practice Working Across Cultures Design and Innovation Sustainable Operations and Procurement Applied Business Analytics Information Systems and Decision-Making Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts. Final year In your final year, you will have the opportunity to develop a specialism with different option modules. You will also get hands-on with a consultancy or business project to enhance your problem-solving and project management skills. Core modules Managing, Teams and Developing People Developing Professional Practice in Business Strategy Options* Intellectual Property Law Human Rights and Business International Law and Socio-economic Development Employment Law Media and Sports Law Legal Research Project for Business Management Placement Project *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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84%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Business Management with Law at University of Brighton - UCAS