LLB

Business Law

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Key Facts

M140

UCAS Tariff

128 - 104
Course duration

3 years

The rule of law is fundamental to a fair and civil society, and the study of Law can give you the power to make a difference. Taught in the oldest and most established Law Department in Wales, the LLB Business Law degree at Aberystwyth University is designed to equip you with the formal knowledge required for a successful law career in the twenty-first century while also enabling you to gain specialist knowledge in the area of Business Law.

A basic understanding of law is essential to the successful running of any business. Whether you intend to run your own or advise the commercial sector, the Business Law degree is an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of business-related legal subjects. Whether you want to work as a legal professional or want to explore other options, this degree is the first step on your journey to a rewarding career.

Course Overview

M140 Business Law is a practical law degree designed to meet employer needs and taught by experienced legal professionals and academics.

It is taught by professionals who are active for large organisations such as GRETA, the Youth Justice Board, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

All our LLB degrees provide a foundation for those intending to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. You will be able to take advantage of excellent social and professional opportunities such as visits to Law Fairs and Inns of Court in London.

You will have an opportunity to take part in our 'InvEnterPrize' venture - our Dragon's Den style student entrepreneurship competition. InvEnterPrize offers entrepreneurial students an opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of distinguished and the successful entry is awarded a cash prize to invest in equipment, facilities or professional services to turn an invention or business start-up idea into reality.

LLB Business Law offers a number of options, including the opportunity to do a work placement module in different areas of law, and to study abroad in the second year at one of our many partner universities in Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in our national and international competing Mooting Society to develop your key advocacy and litigation skills. We offer a Welsh medium Mooting competition for students who wish to moot through the medium of Welsh.

Our Staff

Department of Law and Criminology lecturers are mostly either qualified to PHD level or have professional experience and qualifications as practicing lawyers. Many staff also have a PGCE (Higher Education).

Modules September start - 2023

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Contract Law	LC13820	20
Criminal Law	LC10520	20
Legal Skills and Research	LC10420	20
Legal and Criminal Justice Systems	LC10120	20
Tort	LC11120	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Introduction to Criminology	LC12220	20
Law in Action	LC13220	20

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
European Law	LC20720	20
Public Law	LC20620	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Business Law	LC21220	20
Commercial Law	LC26220	20
Company Law	LC27220	20
Crime and the Media	LC24320	20
Drugs and Crime	LC28220	20
Environmental Law	LC27720	20
Equity and Trusts	LC24920	20
Family and Child Law	LC26420	20
Human Rights	LC25220	20
International Law	LC26920	20
Introduction to Criminology	LC22220	20
Labour Law	LC26820	20
Land Law	LC24820	20
Medicine Ethics and the Law	LC26720	20
Police, Policing and Society	LC21020	20
Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour	LC28120	20
Psychopathology	LC29220	20
Youth Crime and Justice	LC26120	20

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Law and Criminology Dissertation	LC39020	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Equity and Trusts	LC34920	20
Land Law	LC34820	20
Commercial Law	LC36220	20
Company Law	LC37220	20
Crime and the Media	LC34320	20
Criminal Law	LC30520	20
Critical and Radical Criminology	LC37120	20
Drugs and Crime	LC38220	20
Employability Skills for Professionals	LC36620	20
Environmental Law	LC37720	20
Family and Child Law	LC36420	20
Human Rights	LC35220	20
International Law	LC36920	20
Introduction to Criminology	LC32220	20
Labour Law	LC36820	20
Medicine Ethics and the Law	LC36720	20
Police, Policing and Society	LC31020	20
Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour	LC38120	20
Psychopathology	LC39220	20
Victimology	LC30820	20
Youth Crime and Justice	LC36120	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Careers

Career prospects

Your LLB in Business Law opens up a range of exciting opportunities for you. You will be a strong candidate for training to become a barrister or a solicitor.

Your LLB in Business Law offers you the possibility to succeed in many different areas including:

criminology
financial management
business
human resources
international relations
journalism
education

Your future is important to us and our degree will equip you with the following skills:

the confidence in selecting and deploying the most appropriate range of legal methodologies
the ability to write and communicate with a range of audiences, evaluating and organizing information
the ability to gather, assimilate and interpret a wealth of legal information quickly and accurately
the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
the ability to work independently
time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
self-motivation and self-reliance
team-work, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement
research skills.

Teaching & Learning

What will I learn?

Our LLB Business Law degree is a themed degree. The first year of study will be the same as for the M100 LLB Law degree while the second and final year will focus more specifically on Business Law - commercial law, company law, and corporate liability in particular.

During your first year you will receive core training in a number of standard legal subjects.

You will learn about the general requirements for a valid legal contract, look at procedural unfairness and the parties to the contract, and study different aspects of the terms of the contract.

You will have the opportunity to understand and examine critically the evidence, concepts, debates, and controversies associated with the study of criminal law.

You will learn about legal skills and research and receive a thorough grounding in the skills needed to undertake the study of law, including critical analysis, reading legislation, sources of law, using legal databases, legal reasoning, writing legal essays and papers.

You will study the legal system components that are fundamental to a qualifying law degree and gain an overview of the criminal justice system. You will also examine the relationship and interaction of the two systems.

You will examine the basic principles of tort, which is the right of individuals to seek private legal remedies for wrongs they have suffered at the hands of others, either deliberately or through carelessness.

You will explore key theoretical perspectives that help to explain crime and social disorder in society. We introduce you to criminological perspectives within their social and political context.

You will receive a comprehensive and interactive overview of how law actually functions in society, by addressing its application in contemporary issues and events.

In your second and final year you will study a small number of core legal topics and will tailor your studies through careful selection from a range of elective modules.

This is a themed degree and you will be directed by the Department towards modules that are related to the theme of the scheme. The Dissertation would also be related to the particular themes of the scheme.

How will I be taught?

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars which are innovating and high quality allowing you to realise your potential.
In your lectures, you will be introduced to key concepts and relevant up to date information. You will also have access to recorded versions of lectures.
Our tutorials and seminars are an opportunity for you to discuss particular legal themes or topics, to evaluate and obtain feedback on your individual learning whilst at the same time improving your construction of legal arguments.
You will be assessed through essays, exams, study logs or portfolios and oral presentations including mooting exercises.
You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your time at the Aberystwyth Law School. Your personal tutor will be the key contact when you have issues or queries.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) at Aberystwyth. This is a structured process of self-appraisal, reflection, and planning, which will enable you to chart your personal, academic and professional development throughout your time at university. By recording your academic performance, and highlighting the skills you already have and those you will need for future employability, the PDP portfolio will equip you with the necessary tools to plan effectively, develop successful approaches to study, and consider your future career options and aspirations.

Student Testimonials

Law is a challenging subject which stretches me each and every day and that is exactly why I enjoy it! Thanks to both the brilliant staff and the extensive resources available to students, the challenge remains one which I’ve never felt was out of my grasp. Aberystwyth itself is a great town, ideal for a variety of students. It has something to offer for everyone, and I know of no better place to make close friends. The town is very relaxed and welcoming, and when it is sunny there is no place in the UK I’d rather be. Andrew James Hall

I chose to study the LLB Law degree as I wanted to go on to train as a solicitor. One of the great things about the degree is the wide range of optional modules you can choose, and if they don't run every year, as some don't, they run every other year so you are guaranteed to have the chance to do the ones you want. Also, the staff are extremely friendly and approachable, meaning that any problems, issues or questions you have will be answered quickly and easily. Whilst it involves a lot of hard work, as does any degree, it is well worth it in the end, and you will have fun and gain experience along the way! Katie Jayne Mansell

The combination of a brilliant course with a beautiful town is perfect. I have loved studying Law at Aberystwyth over the past 3 years. Although it has been hard work and exhausting, it has been thrilling and challenging as well. All the lecturers, tutors and staff are fantastically friendly and helpful and care about the department and the way modules are taught. The Law library houses everything you need for your degree, so you don’t need to go far. Law attracts so many different personalities and students from different backgrounds and spending 3 years with them is great. The modules offer great choice. William Pryce

Typical Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff 128 - 104

A Levels ABB-BCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-28

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.

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