BA (Hons)
Law with Business Communication
Study law and improve your English
Course Overview
Why take this course?
We live in a world where business is global and the internet facilitates overseas trade. In this modern business environment, those equipped with the joint expertise of legal knowledge and skills in cross-cultural communication are extremely valuable assets for any multinational company.
This course attracts students from all over the world by offering a broad education in international law processes.
What will I experience?
On this course you can:
- Argue your case in our mock court room – a fun learning experience and a great way to develop your confidence in speaking English
- Visit our International Office to get all the support you need while living in a new country
- Brush up on your English language skills in our language labs, using the multimedia kits for effective language learning
What opportunities might it lead to?
Qualified law graduates are in demand, not only from law firms but other organisations where legal knowledge may be useful, such as commercial companies or public bodies. This course will be particularly useful if you are considering a career in the general area of law, business or management.
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- human resources
- finance
- trade
- management
- further academic study to enter the law profession
I think the workshops are very useful. I can communicate with my tutor directly, and I have learnt a lot in the class, especially how to search for the information and data I want.
Yunfei Wu, business communication student 2013
Key Facts
- UCAS Course Code:
- M1N1
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Entry
For year 1 entry applicants require successful completion of 1 year of HE study, plus English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5, or equivalent.
For year 2 entry applicants require successful completion of 2 years of relevant HE study, ideally including the English Legal System, plus English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5, or equivalent.
For year 3 entry applicants require successful completion of 3 years of relevant HE study, including study of the English Legal System, Contract Law and Tort Law, plus English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0, or equivalent.
Other qualifications- Fees
This course is not open to Home/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students.
International full-time students: £9,500 p/a*
*Please note that all fees are subject to annual increase.- Contact
- bus.admissions@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 8200 - Department
- School of Law
Subject:
Law and Criminology
Find out what our students say about studying at Portsmouth, including:
- Putting their knowledge into practice in real and mock situations
- Practical hands-on opportunities to extend experience and practical skills
- Lecturers with practical experience in the subjects
Visit us at our open day
Wed 10 Jul
Structure & Teaching
Year one
The first year will introduce you to the English legal system. Alongside your study you will continue to develop your English language skills and be introduced to the skills needed for successful study at university in the UK.
Core units in this year include:
- English Legal System
- General Language 4 (English)
- Multimedia Listening
- Business English 1
- Studying at University
- Developing Research Skills
Year two
Further develop your understanding of law, while choosing to study the aspects of law that interest you most. Contract law, employment law and commercial law are just some of the topics covered this year.
Core units in this year include:
- Substantive Law of Tort
- Contract Law
- General Language 5 (English)
- Business Communication 1
- Business English
Options to choose from in this year include:
- English Legal System
- Elements of Commercial and Consumer Law
- Employment Law
Year three
This year specifically focuses on public and private international law with units to ensure you continue to develop your English language and business English skills. You will also undertake an individual business research project on a relevant topic of your choice.
Core units in this year include:
- Public International Law
- Private International Law
- Independent Project
- General Language Level 6 (English)
Options to choose from in this year include:
- European Union Law
- Company Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Employment Law
- Elements of Commercial and Consumer Law
Teaching and Assessment
Our teaching approach involves a varied structure of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and project work. We aim to provide a stimulating environment that encourages use of IT teaching methods as well as participation in group discussions and projects, alongside individual study.
How are you assessed?
We ensure a balance in assessment approaches to suit your differing learning styles. Here’s how we assess your work:
- examinations
- coursework essays
- presentations
- participation in mock trials
- written moot arguments
Tutor's view
Claire Sparrow
Law
This course strikes a great balance between law and English language study. It allows you to build your knowledge of English business law as well as develop excellent language skills while immersing yourself in British culture.
Visit us open day
Facilities & Features
Mock Courtroom
Be part of mock trials and moots in our mock courtroom
International Office
The International Office provides extensive support during your studies
Language Laboratories
We have three state-of-the-art, Sony Virtuoso language labs
University Library
Our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books
Mock Courtroom
You can be part of our full blown mock trials and moots in our mock courtroom. The £1 million development is an exact replica of a crown court, complete with dock, witness box, public gallery, jury room and interview rooms. Gain firsthand experience of a realistic court setting.
International Office
We are a very cosmopolitan community with more than 4,000 international and EU students from over 100 different countries. The role of the International Office is to provide you with extensive support to make your time here as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, enabling you to focus on your studies.
Language Laboratories
We have three state-of-the-art, Sony Virtuoso language labs offering a rich and effective multimedia language environment. Video, sound and text sources can be integrated to provide a first-class learning experience.
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
The combination of legal knowledge and good English language skills developed on this course will give you a distinct advantage in the international job market. You will find many jobs available to you in a variety of sectors including business, legal and regulatory compliance, trade, public service, human resources, finance and management.
Overall, this course provides a variety of opportunities including the option to continue with further study, either elsewhere in the UK or at Portsmouth, as well as eligibility for graduate schemes for large multinational companies.
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- legal clerk
- paralegal assistant
- business development executive
- paralegal
- trainee probation officer
Career planning
Finding a job is a competitive business, but the statistics show that 89 per cent of our 2011graduates went into employment, further study or training within six months of finishing their degrees.
To make sure you take the right steps on your career path, we’re here to give you help, support and advice throughout your study. Even after you’ve graduated, we continue to give you support for up to five years.
Employers tell us that they want graduates to be able to demonstrate certain skills when they come out of university. Our courses take account of this. We make sure we prepare you for employment through work-related learning, projects, placements and working in simulated environments that are designed to prepare you for the working world.
Open Day
Our next open day is Wed 10 July
VISIT US! Have a look around and get a feel for what it’s like to live and study here. We’ll be on hand to talk to you about your course interests and show you all of our amazing facilities. You’ll also get to meet tutors and other students…
Application, Fees and Funding — find out more