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LLB (Hons) Law with Business

Prepare for a dynamic career by mastering both business strategy and legal principles, equipping you with the skills to excel in corporate environments and beyond.

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Time investment: 4 years

Location: Online

Cost: £20,987

Language: English

About this degree

Master business strategy and legal analysis for a competitive edge in your career

Imagine navigating the world of high-stakes business decisions while understanding the legal frameworks that underpin every deal, merger, and contract.

With the University of Essex’s LLB (Hons) Law with Business, you’ll be prepared for key roles in today’s top companies, where legal expertise meets strategic business insight.

This unique dual-focused degree offers the skills to drive corporate decisions, negotiate international contracts, and navigate regulatory environments, all while opening doors to careers in law firms, multinational corporations, and financial institutions.

Ready to lead the next generation of business innovators?

Build a strong legal foundation for the business world

In the early stages of your degree, you’ll master essential legal concepts that will become the backbone of your studies. You’ll explore criminal law and public law, alongside the dynamics of the business environment.

This combination of legal expertise and business insight sets you up for a comprehensive understanding of how the two intersect in the modern world.

Develop practical skills that translate to real-world business scenarios

As you progress, you’ll tackle advanced topics in contract law, tort law, and land law, gaining in-depth knowledge of legal frameworks. At the same time, you’ll develop key business skills in areas such as operations management, consumer behavior, and financial decision-making.

These combined skills will prepare you to navigate the business world with a sharp legal mindset.

Tailor your learning to specialise in key professional sectors

The degree offers flexibility with optional modules that allow you to specialise in business functions like leadership, project management, and marketing. You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of legal subjects such as equity and trusts or the administration of estates.

This flexibility helps you tailor your studies to your career aspirations, enhancing both your legal and business expertise.

Prepare for a dynamic career with the right legal and business acumen

By the final stages, you will have refined your skills in business strategy and gained a deep understanding of European Union law.

The combination of legal theory, business knowledge, and practical skills will position you to excel in a variety of careers, whether you’re pursuing roles in law firms, multinational companies, or entrepreneurial ventures.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Essex Online

The University of Essex Online offers over 80 industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, computing, criminology, education, health, law and psychology.

Teaching is delivered 100% online and students benefit from a flexible approach to learning, while receiving the dedicated support expected from a top 25 UK university (The Guardian University Guide 2025).

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Learning outcomes

Understand the structure and functioning of the English legal system and its impact on business practices.

Identify key elements of legally binding contracts and the factors that can invalidate them.

Explore the dynamics of a market economy and the government’s role in shaping economic landscapes.

Analyse both internal and external factors influencing organisational performance.

Develop essential skills in budgeting, cost management, and capital investment analysis to support business decision-making.

Additional information

This course is tailored for individuals with non-traditional backgrounds, offering two different entry routes:

Academic route: three A-levels or equivalent
Work experience route: GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent of at least three years’ experience within the fields of IT, computer science or business

If English isn’t your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0.

This degree offers flexible study options, allowing you to choose between full-time or part-time learning. Full-time learners typically dedicate 35 hours per week, while part-time learners can balance their studies with other commitments, dedicating around 15-20 hours per week.

Assessment methods include a mix of written assignments, case studies, and discussions. These tasks are designed to evaluate your understanding and application of key legal and business principles, ensuring you can approach real-world challenges with confidence.

The skills and legal knowledge gained through this degree open doors to diverse sectors, including management, finance, HR, education, healthcare, criminal justice, and civil service.

If you aim to qualify as a lawyer, this programme also offers foundational preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or a Bar Practice Course.