22Nov
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Study for a qualifying law degree, focusing on the commercial environment in which legal professionals, businesses, and global markets operate. Study areas such as contract law, business law, and the legal and social obligations of business. Tailor the course to your interests through optional modules and an independent research project. Learn from legal professionals, on a course that’s shaped by the latest industry developments and trends. You’ll also cover the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training. As a graduate, you’ll have a thorough understanding of legal reasoning and business strategy. Why ARU?
- Gain a qualifying law degree with a focus on commercial and business law.
- Learn from legal professionals on a course that's shaped by real-world trends.
- Build career-ready skills through practical, varied assessments.
Modules
Year 1: Learning to Learn Composition and Style Fundamentals of Law Critical Thinking Ethics Business Law Criminal Law Year 2: Constitutional and Administrative Law English Legal System and Skills Contract Law Criminal Law Year 3: Tort Law Business Law Ruskin Module (15 credits) Equity, Trusts and Succession Commercial Law The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media Principles of Tax Law Year 4: Property Law EU Law Undergraduate Major Project Legal and Social Obligations of Business Employment Law and Relations Civil Litigation Financial Crime and Regulation
Assessment method
Focus on your areas of interest through a range of optional modules, and your Undergraduate Major Project.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Bar Standards Board
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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
GCSE/National 4/National 5
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/commercial-law#entry_requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760 | 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
https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
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