BSc (Hons) Business and Law | ARU London
Campus: London
Duration: 3 Years or 4 Years with Foundation
Available Starts: September, January
Tariff Points: 104 UCAS points
Institution Code: L63

UCAS Code
3 Years - NM11
4 Years - NM12

Overview
This intellectually stimulating degree course addresses broader aspects of the business organisation and management culture, while also providing an insight into: corporate and consumer legislation, corporate regulation and other legal aspects of business enterprise. You will be equipped with a real understanding of how legal considerations impact virtually every aspect of management activity.

Employers look for business graduates with knowledge and awareness of current issues. This course will teach you about globalisation, sustainability
and social change - allowing you to fully understand the factors affecting business. When you graduate you will have a sound appreciation of management practice, this will include: human resources, marketing, business law and information management. You will also learn the skills to analyse strategic consumer behaviour.

Structure and content
This degree is in the "business suite" of programmes at ARU London which all have a common first year:
  • This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business.
  • We know it can be difficult to decide the exact direction you wish your studies to take. Our structure allows you to transfer to one of our "business suite" degree courses, should you wish to.
  • You are not committed in your area of specialisation; you can do so after your first year at ARU London.

See below for the modules you will study:

Year 1
  • Business Environment
  • Academic and Professional Skills
  • Economics for Business
  • Business Finance

Year 2
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Business Organisations

Year 3
  • Commercial Law
  • Business Strategy
  • Law of International Trade
  • Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)

Teaching and assessment
We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

Entry requirements
ARU London's standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
  • Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.

We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.

All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications.

Employability
We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don't expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:
  • Barrister
  • Solicitor
  • Company Secretary
  • Data Analyst
  • Patent Attorney
  • Stockbrocker
  • Civil Service
  • Advice Worker

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