Whether it’s a successful start-up or a blue-chip company, every organisation across the globe needs people with strong business skills.

Studying business with law presents you with a world of opportunities. With an understanding of the legal structures that any business has to navigate, you’ll be a valuable addition to many large organisations. With strong business knowledge and skills, you’ll also be ready for a range of management roles in the legal sector.

You’ll learn fundamental skills like team-working, strategy and commercial awareness, get the benefit of excellent industry links and build the entrepreneurial skills that make great leaders, and great careers.

Placement options

Our BA (Hons) Business Management with Law degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. It not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.

The Business School Placement Team is ready to help. They offer a wide range of services, including employer presentations, advice and placement fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placement opportunities, the better.

This degree will prepare you for a range of roles in business as well as the legal sector.

We work closely with our industry partners to make sure you develop the skills employers from the business and legal worlds are looking for.

Although it’s not a qualifying law degree, the knowledge you’ll gain will prepare you for management roles within legal firms of all sizes. You could also use your understanding of business law and strategy to progress within a commercial setting.

You’ll also be well placed to set up your own business. Knowledge of commercial law can be a real advantage in this scenario.

Taking the opportunity to go on a placement year or study overseas will further enhance your CV. You will become confident in your skills and have useful experience to share with prospective employers.