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Course summary
Explore the dynamic world of business and law, where strategy meets regulation and innovation thrives. This degree equips you with the skills to navigate legal complexities, drive business success, and make a real impact. You’ll study core business and management topics, gain insight into civil justice and contract law, and understand how organisations function. In the final part of the degree, you’ll focus on business strategy and choose legal subjects that match your interests. Along the way, you’ll build expertise in decision-making, risk management, and ethics, preparing you to lead, innovate, and advocate in a fast-paced, highly regulated world. Key features of this course
- Combine legal principles with business strategy to address real-world challenges
- Apply legal and ethical thinking to business operations and decision-making
- Develop skills to navigate complex legal, commercial, and regulatory environments
- Build a strong foundation for further study or diverse professional pathways
Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. You’ll start Stage 1 with an introduction to business and management and a grounding in civil justice and tort law. Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study the essential functions of an organisation and cover the important area of contract law. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study strategic management and select from a range of law modules to suit your interests or professional needs.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £23352 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £21996 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7632 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7440 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7872 | Whole course |
| EU | £24552 | Whole course |
| International | £24552 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £24552 | Whole course |
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
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2026. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ