Law with Business

LLB (Hons)

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

UCAS code

M103

Start dates available

  • September 2026
  • September 2027
University of Staffordshire Courses

Whether you want to become a lawyer or make your mark in business, this exciting hands-on degree will give you real-world skills for success.

You’ll gain a firm grounding in different aspects of law before tailoring the modules to what most interests you in the final year. You can also put your legal knowledge into a corporate context, learning how company and commercial law is crucial for business structures and decision-making.

On the business side, you’ll develop your entrepreneurial thinking and explore how to innovate and drive change.

You will also get lots of practical experience, with opportunities to present cases in our simulated courtrooms, practise mediation to resolve disputes, and work with real clients in our Legal Advice Clinic.

Assessments are based on real-world scenarios and you’ll have the chance to develop contacts with industry professionals too. As the course is taught by specialist law and business teams, you’ll gain lots of transferable skills to help keep your career options open.

Once you graduate, you can also progress with confidence onto the next stage of qualification to become a barrister, solicitor or CILEX lawyer.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: LLB (Hons) Law with Business

Duration

University of Staffordshire undergraduate courses are usually 3 years for full-time study.

Courses which offer other study options have longer durations:

  • Full-time with a placement year, 4 years
  • Full-time with a foundation year, 4 years
  • Part-time, 4-9 years

Work placements

Work experience and volunteering placements are encouraged. Examples of recent opportunities for LLB students include volunteering at the local Coroner’s Court, placements with the Citizens Advice Bureau, work experience with the Crown Prosecution Service in daily webinars for one week, and the Freedom Law Clinic criminal practice work experience project. Similar projects and opportunities are constantly being sought by staff to give students support in building their CVs.

Extra-curricular trips to courts and professional environments for observing the Law in action are offered to all students. Typical visits may be to courts, the UK or regional parliaments, or museums to explore the social and historical context of contemporary legal issues such as slavery, criminal justice or the constitution.  Local professionals and alumni support students by giving guest lectures and talks on their careers. Students can also access any relevant extra-curricular activities offered in Business.

Course content

The distinctive aspect of this programme is that it combines the study of Law with knowledge and understanding of key concepts in the field of Business. Where students wish to proceed to qualification in the legal professions in England and Wales, the course allows you to proceed  with confidence to the next stages of training. Graduates from this course are equally equipped with the knowledge and transferable skills required to enter graduate employment in a range of fields related to Law, Business and beyond. 

First year:

You will study three core law modules and one business module. The Business modules have been carefully chosen to ensure that they are accessible to Law students and do not require study of any other Business modules as prerequisites. They focus on multiple dimensions of business success including not only the financial bottom line but also ethical and social aspects and provide a wider perspective beyond the purely legal requirements for business.  

We teach contract and tort law (Law of Obligations), which are both aspects of civil law and cover legal agreements and civil liabilities. You’ll also study Public Law – the rules and laws of the state. You will also learn how the English Legal System operates and begin to develop your legal skills, including writing, referencing and research – crucial for any future legal career.

Second year:

You will learn about property law, EU law and the lawfulness of decisions taken by public bodies. We will also explore criminal law, including how the courts operate and key elements of criminal liability. You will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills by looking at complex case scenarios.

On the business side, you will study Organisational Behaviour and Data Driven Opportunities.

Third year:

Within Business, you have two core modules, Contemporary Issues in Business, and Leading and Managing with a Social Conscience

Within law we offer a wide range of optional modules. Level 6 offers students increased opportunities to consider wider social and ethical contexts for the study of Law, including in a range of global contexts. The programme combines 60 credits of options in Law - across a wide range of subjects tailored to students’ professional and academic interests – with 60 credits of core modules in Business.

If you volunteer with our Legal Advice Service, you’ll offer free advice to the public under supervision.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
English Legal System & Legal Skills 30 credits
Foundations Of Business Management 30 credits
Law Of Obligations 30 credits
Public Law 30 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Criminal Law And Practice 30 credits
Eu And Business Law 30 credits
Land And Trusts 30 credits
Organisational Behaviour And Data Driven Operations 30 credits
Year 3 compulsory modules
Contemporary Issues In Business 30 credits
Leading And Managing With A Social Conscience 30 credits
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Entry requirements

What do I need?

UCAS

112-120 UCAS points

A Levels

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BTEC

DMM

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Other UK qualifications
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

Facilities

Our immersive and simulation facilities offer hands-on learning opportunities in settings like mock courtrooms to enable you to practise real-world skills in safe environments. 

Mock Courtrooms

One room is designed as a crown courtroom and the other for cases at magistrates’ court. Read more

Students can present legal arguments, act as expert witnesses, or take part in mooting.

Our digitally enabled mock court rooms are designed to create simulated scenarios for students to put theory in to practice and gain confidence, skills and knowledge to take forward in to their career. 

One room is designed as a crown courtroom and the other for cases at magistrates’ court. Students can present legal arguments, act as expert witnesses, or take part in mooting. Each space includes a dock, lawyers’ area and a bench for the judge or magistrates.

The courtrooms are used by a wide range of students from different perspectives including law students, policing, forensics, international relations and more, to give practice with not only mooting but also in presenting evidence and various other aspects of trials.

In our video, learn about simulation in our Mock Court Room, used by students to practice their skills to prepare them for their future career.
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Careers

Our course will grow your skills and knowledge to prepare you for a range of careers.

You could progress to the next stages of studying toward becoming a solicitor, barrister or a CILEX lawyer. Alternatively, the degree gives you a vast range of practical skills into other related areas.

Students on this programme have the opportunity to enhance their studies with a placement year, gain valuable work experience, and take part in international activities—potentially supported by the Turing funding.

All students have access to Careers, Placements & Employability, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Teaching across the range of modules is informed by staff research and practitioner expertise. Staff follow a constructivist approach to learning and teaching, facilitating students’ active engagement in the construction of their own knowledge.  Whole group lecture sessions support students in the acquisition of new knowledge, with clear guidance on core principles and required readings from a range of texts. Small group sessions require students to apply and extend that knowledge across a range of tasks focusing on problem solving in real life contexts.

Assessment

For all Law assessments, students are offered a formative assessment this provides them with the opportunity to reflect upon their performance and implement strategies for self-development, prior to summative assessment.

All Law modules have specific assessment guidance which is delivered in sessions and recorded for students to refer to during preparations for their assessments. Modules offer differing assessment formats allowing students with diverse learning needs a variety of opportunities to demonstrate having met the learning outcomes.

Assessments take a wide variety of forms including essays, examinations, oral presentations, podcasts, simulation, group work, mooting, and negotiation. This breadth provides accessibility and inclusivity enabling students to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways.

At Level 4, students are assessed by oral presentation, written coursework, examination, and written advice letter. Providing a wide range of authentic assessment whilst also assessing students’ academic ability in a way which relates to legal practice.

At Level 6, assessment demands advanced critical reflection and ethical judgement. Leading and Managing with a Social Conscience assesses students through leadership-focused tasks that require evaluation of inclusive and ethical leadership practices.

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

  • study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills
  • written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy
  • academic writing and how to reference
  • research skills
  • critical thinking and understanding arguments
  • revision, assessment and examination skills
  • time management

Additional support

Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Staff

You'll be taught by experts from both our Law and Business departments including those who have many years' experience or who are active in research within their chosen fields. 

The course leader for the LLB (Hons) Law with Business course is Donna Graham. 

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

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Donna Graham

Lecturer

I am the Course Leader for the LLB (Hons) Law 2 Year Accelerated Course and Course Leader for LLB (Hons) Law with Specialisms at the University of Staffordshire.

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Natasha Thomas

Senior Lecturer

Natasha is a Solicitor & Senior Lecturer and the Course Lead for the LLB (HONS) Law degree. She is the clinic manager for the Legal Advice Service which provides free legal advice to the public in conjunction with our law students.

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Anna Garland

Course Director

Anna was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1994 and practised as a Barrister specialising in Family and Criminal Law. She is now Course Leader for LLB (Hons) Law and Course Director for our Law courses.

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Giles Gater

Senior Lecturer

Giles is a solicitor, senior lecturer, and course leader for the two-year accelerated law degree programme. Giles is a University of Staffordshire alumni, specialising in property law, tax law, cyber law, and artificial intelligence law.

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Dr Rachael Stretch

Lecturer

I am a Lecturer in Law, specialising in Family Law, Law and Disability and SEND, Equity and Trusts, Quantitative Methodology, Comparative Methodology and Professionals and Mandatory Reporting.

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Dr Samantha Spence

Course Director Associate Professor

Dr Spence is an Associate Professor of International Human Rights and Social Justice and Course Director for Law and International Relations programmes. Her focus is on advancing human rights protections for marginalised and vulnerable groups.

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Aidan Flynn

Senior Lecturer

Aidan worked in three Law firms, before becoming a lecturer at Staffordshire University in 2016. He is Course Leader for the LLB (Hons) Law (Accelerated) and has expertise in Constitutional, EU and Human Rights Law.

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Dr Md Jobair Alam

Lecturer

I lead the LLM in International Law. I teach and conduct research in international law, refugee law, human rights, and minority studies. My research addresses the challenges vulnerable groups and refugees face in securing their rights.

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Fees

For the course starting on 21 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,790 per year of study £17,085 per year of study

For the course starting on 20 September 2027 the tuition fees are:

Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £10,050 per year of study £17,285 per year of study

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our additional funding web pages, or visiting www.gov.uk.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

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Location Award Study option Start date
Stoke-on-Trent campus LLB (Hons) Full-time 21 September 2026 Apply now
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If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

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