Law and Business at Wrexham University - UCAS

Wrexham University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)

Law and Business

Course summary

Why choose this course? Our BA (Hons) Law and Business degree is designed with an emphasis on international, contemporary, and practical business and legal issues in order to ensure graduates are ready for the job market and prepares students for some of the key challenges in the modern business world. Students will:

  • gain a broad insight into the world of business and law from academics and industry professionals
  • develop commercial and legal acumen and management skills alongside the knowledge and abilities necessary to be a successful legal professional in the modern business world.
  • strengthen and develop personal and professional skills.
  • acquire the knowledge and abilities to become an effective business manager and the entrepreneurialism to develop your own business.
  • study our Law & Business course that is designed with employability in mind – ensuring graduates will be equipped with knowledge and skills to meet current and future market needs.
Key course features:
  • Taught by industry professionals with a wealth of experience.
  • Law & Business modules designed with an emphasis on international, contemporary and practical business & legal issues to ensure graduates are ready for the job market.
  • The course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and abilities to become an effective business manager or entrepreneur.
  • Broad range of modules including management, business operations, corporate strategy, contract law, tort, property law and criminal law.
  • Work placement opportunities.

Modules

What you will study Students studying our Law and Business course will have the opportunity to study the following modules. YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Public Law: Constitutional and Administrative Law (Core): This module provides students with an understanding of the key institutions, principles and theories underpinning constitutional arrangements in the United Kingdom and the devolved nations and how human rights are protected. Introduction to Management and Business (Core): Explore the fundamentals of business, including organisational structure and the nature of the modern business practices. There are opportunities for students to acquire a broad understanding of management by exploring the skills and characteristics of effective managers and leaders, and techniques to successfully manage a team. Contract Law (Core): Develop an understanding of substantive rules and principles of contract law in relation to legally binding obligations and how the law of contract may be applied. European Law and Global Problems (Core): The aim of the module is to introduce students to the foundations of European and international ‘legal’ relations and how tensions between states are managed in international law. Marketing Essentials (Core): Recognise the importance of marketing’s role in driving success and delivering results. Students will learn about the different functions of marketing in the 21st century and will study how an appreciation of consumer behaviour and the marketing environment can enable effective targeting and planning. Study Skills in Higher Education (Core): This module provides students with an underpinning knowledge of the academic requirements when studying in higher education. It aims to encourage students to become more efficient learners and supports students for learning and on-going personal and professional development. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Legal Skills, Ethics and Professional Standards (Core) Criminal Law (Core) Digital Business Strategy (Core) Tort (Core) Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Core) International Business and Trade (Core) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Property and Land Law (Core) Strategic Management (Core) Equity and Trusts (Core) Law Dissertation (Core) Managing People in an International Context (Option) Strategic Marketing (Option) The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment TEACHING AND LEARNING Students studying the BA (Hons) Law and Business degree will have access to multiple learning opportunities on every module, including face to face or online classes (with core and guest lecturers), seminars, access to recorded lectures, lecture notes and handouts, and directions to relevant essential and additional reading. Class sizes encourage an interactive approach to learning and staff will typically engage students with key issue by drawing on case studies and their practice experiences in the legal or business field. Lectures will be organised around lecture inputs, quizzes, recorded video content, larger and small group discussions, and debates. When modules are primarily delivered online, recorded content will be available that replicates synchronous learning experiences and students will be involved in a range of online activities and discussions. Face to Face or video mediated appointments can be made with tutoring staff to discuss module content and assignments. Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
LB22
Institution code:
G53
Campus name:
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9000 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9000 Year 1
England £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Law and Business at Wrexham University - UCAS