Business Law

Course Description: The Business Law program at Bournemouth University offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal principles and practices relevant to the modern business environment. Designed to equip students with a profound understanding of the legal frameworks that underpin commercial activities, the course covers a wide range of topics including contract law, company law, intellectual property law, employment law, and dispute resolution. Throughout the program, students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for interpreting legal issues and applying legal reasoning to real-world commercial scenarios.

Our curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing graduates to navigate the complex legal landscape faced by businesses today. Students will engage with case studies, legal drafting exercises, and simulation-based learning to reinforce their understanding of key concepts. The program also explores contemporary legal challenges such as corporate governance, compliance, international trade laws, and digital law, ensuring students are well-versed in current legal practices and developments.

The Business Law course is delivered by experienced academic staff who are experts in their fields, providing students with mentorship and insights into the legal profession. The program encourages active participation, interdisciplinary learning, and opportunities for work-related placements, allowing students to gain real-world experience and build professional networks. Graduates of this program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in legal practice, corporate governance, consultancy, or further postgraduate study in law or business-related fields.

This program is ideal for students interested in law with a focus on business applications, aspiring legal professionals, or those seeking a solid foundation in the legal aspects of commercial activities. Whether aiming to work in a legal firm, within a corporation, or in public service, graduates will be prepared to meet the demands of the dynamic legal and business environments they will encounter in their careers. The course fosters a rigorous, ethical approach to legal practice and promotes an understanding of the importance of legal compliance and ethical standards in business operations.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10603 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14727 Year (International)

For 2014 entry:

• UK/EU/Channel Islands: £9,000
• International (non-EU): £12,500

• English

Course Content

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English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Tariff points

The entry requirements for this course are 320 tariff points, including 220 from 2 A-levels (e.g. A,B), or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Recommended subjects

All subjects considered

GCSEs

This course requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades A* to C, including Maths and English or equivalent.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Bournemouth University.

Funding

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Accreditation

Welcome to Bournemouth University (BU). We are proud of our traditions and accomplishments and excited by our potential. Our academic, business and student services are geared to the professions and supported by a passionate commitment to high-quality academic endeavour and achievement.

We enjoy a reputation for excellence through education, research, enterprise and professional practice. And whilst we remain committed to our region, we have an outlook that is truly global.

We value creativity, innovation, partnership and enterprise with an attitude that is friendly, professional, inclusive and supportive. We are large enough to offer our students diversity, yet small enough for them to be part of a friendly and thriving cosmopolitan community.

Our programmes are designed and delivered to give our graduates every opportunity to pursue employment and career enhancement and we consistently achieve high rates of graduate-level employment.