Course Details

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Law) with Integrated Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Business and Management (Law) with Integrated Foundation Year begins with a foundation year in Business Management, introducing students to essential business principles within the context of law. The programme

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Start Date

October 2026, February 2027

Duration

4 years

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£9,790 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time

Fee information

Tuition fee for foundation year is £5,760 and £9,790 per year for years 1 to 3. Fees will be paid to Bath Spa University. Fees may increase in line with government guidance or inflationary measures, and any changes will be communicated in advance.

Structure

Course Structure

Foundation Year

Academic and Career Foundation
40 credits
Digital Essentials
20 credits
Introduction to Analytics
40 credits
Introduction to Business and Management
20 credits

Year 1

The Business Environment
20 credits
Managing Data
20 credits
Professional Practice
20 credits
Organisational Behaviour and Management
20 credits
Economics and Globalisation
20 credits
Design Thinking for Enterprise
20 credits

Year 2

Creativity for Business
20 credits
Innovation Management
20 credits
Law for Business Enterprise
20 credits
Career Development and Networking in Law
20 credits
Human Resource Management (Option 1)
20 credits
International Business (Option 1)
20 credits
The Marketing Business (Option 2)
20 credits
Entrepreneurship. (Option 2)
20 credits

Year 3

Exploring Law in Business
20 credits
Managing Sustainability
20 credits
Strategic Human Resource Management (Option 1)
20 credits
Organisational Strategy (Option 1)
20 credits
Law Project
40 credits
International Marketing (Option 2)
20 credits
Leadership & Management (Option 2)
20 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

60 credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3. Applicants under the age of 21 will be considered with five GCSEs passed at grade 4 or above, which must include maths and English. Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply. The qualification will be assessed by the Admissions Team to verify its UK equivalency. All qualifications must have been achieved within no more than five years of the course commencement date. Suitability for this programme is not exclusively limited to academic qualifications and may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience which showcases transferable skills and knowledge.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: IELTS 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, Level 2 Accepted evidence includes Functional Skills Qualification in English, Duolingo English Test: 95 level overall with no less than 95 in each component, or William College Internal English Assessment.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this course combine business and law?

This course introduces students to business and management processes while developing an understanding of legal concepts used in business environments.

Who is this course suitable for?

It is suitable for students who want to build a business career while gaining legal awareness that can support decision making in corporate or enterprise settings.

What is the benefit of the Integrated Foundation Year?

The foundation year helps students build academic, digital, business and communication skills before progressing into the main degree.

Can this course support a career in business management?

Yes, the programme develops knowledge in organisational behaviour, business environments, management, sustainability and strategy, which can support business management roles.

Can this course support a legal business career?

Yes, modules such as Law for Business Enterprise, Exploring Law in Business and Law Project help students understand how law connects with business practice.

Is this course useful for future entrepreneurs?

Yes, the course includes business, innovation, entrepreneurship and legal learning, which can help students understand how to plan and manage a business responsibly.

What career roles could this course support?

It could support roles such as business manager, business development executive, legal business adviser, entrepreneur, HR officer and marketing executive.

How does the Law Project help career development?

The Law Project allows students to explore a legal business topic in more depth, helping them build research, analysis and written communication skills.

Will I learn practical business skills?

Yes, the course includes modules focused on professional practice, managing data, design thinking, innovation and organisational strategy.

How can this course help students who are unsure between business and law?

It allows students to study both areas together, giving them flexibility to explore business focused careers with a legal edge.

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