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Overview

This intellectually stimulating course addresses broader aspects of 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 into an area of specialisation until after you have completed your first year of study.

See below for the modules you will study:

Foundation Year

• Research Skills
• Data Skills
• Communication Skills
• Professional Development Skills

Year 1

• Sustainable Business in the Contemporary Environment
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Economics for Business
• Business Finance

Year 2

• Managing Human Resources
• Fundamentals of Law
• Law of Obligations
• Law of Business Organisations
• Sustainability in Career Development

Year 3

• Commercial Law
• Executing Business Strategy
• Law of International Trade
• Undergraduate Major Project (Leadership in Practice)

For a more detailed overview of the course modules you can view the Course Information Sheet here.

Course Information Sheet

Entry requirements

ARU London's standard offer is 96 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.

All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. 

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

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.

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. Please contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for more information.

International Students Undergraduate Entry Requirements 

To join the first year of our undergraduate course you’ll need one of the following.

• GCE A levels from a recognised UK examination board.
• An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.
• A university foundation course recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country: see our country-specific entry requirements.

If you've completed study at university level in the UK or your home country you may be eligible to enter directly into Year 2 or 3 of a related degree course at ARU. Find out more about transferring to ARU.

Teaching and assessment

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. These assignments can be in a variety of forms from a written Management Report on how to respond to an organisational issue to a sales presentation, to an analysis of a company report.

Most modules will have at least two assessments this provides an opportunity to assess knowledge and understanding and a range of skills in an effective manner.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.

Intellectual Skills

These are assessed via examinations, a variety of coursework and assignments and the major project. Examinations are mainly written and unseen and give students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to provide a clearly structured and reasoned argument using, wherever appropriate, supporting evidence and opinion, within a time constraint. The written assignments have clearly delineated word limits to encourage the concise presentation of structured, well supported argument and opinion. The Major Project, at Level 6, allows students to demonstrate their mastery of cognitive skills at the highest level of attainment specified in the General Business and Management benchmark statements.

Practical Skills

Assessment of practical skills is undertaken both formatively and summatively and involves examinations and assignments in various forms such as presentations and reports and those specific to Law such as advocacy. Students are also given many opportunities to critically appraise practical techniques in a variety of situations such as tutorials, simulations and exam questions.

Transferable Skills

These skills are again assessed in a variety of ways, for example students may be asked to make a presentation to a particular audience (e.g. employers) as part of an assignment or they may need to be able to work as a team member in researching the information that will be needed for that presentation.

Timetable

Full-time Schedule:

Standard delivery:
Studying on campus 2 days a week which is Monday - Friday (10:00-17:00)

Employability

The skills you gain from this course will also open opportunities for you in many other professions, including banking, commerce, local and central government, and teaching.

During your studies, there will be the opportunity to participate in various events and one on one sesions run by our employability team with the specific objective of enhancing your future employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.

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

To learn more about where this course can take you visit the guide from our employability team.

Graduate Career Opportunities in Law

Course Fees

Foundation year will cost £5,760

EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information. 

For 2024-2025 entry, the maximum government-approved undergraduate tuition fee for UK students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2024-2025 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework

International Students 

For international students studying their undergraduate with ARU London the tution fee will be £16,700 per year. 

Course Aims

1. To offer a rigorous academic course of study at a level appropriate to an honours degree that will provide successful students with a sound foundation in business in general and business law in particular. This understanding of the business world will enable them to follow a career in business based law or to identify and choose from a range of alternative career options and professions within business.

2. To enable students to understand and apply current technical language and practices in a range of business and law.

3. To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to business in general and law in particular and appropriate to an honours degree, including the ability to think critically and independently and analyse and synthesise effectively.

4. To develop the transferable skills necessary for students’ personal development as lifelong independent learners and for their ability to respond positively to change during their careers and be able to continually develop professionally.

5. To provide an education in the terminology, concepts, principles and techniques utilised in business and law.

6. To enable students to appreciate the importance of the social, political, ethical, technological, environmental and global contexts in which business and law operates.

7. To provide students with a range of opportunities to develop the attitudes, abilities and competences to work in a business environment, both home and international, and to develop the awareness and appreciation of different ethical and cultural values.

Course Learning Outcomes

Business Structures and Strategy

Graduates will analyse and evaluate a range of business organisations, focusing on structure, functions, power sources, management, and culture, and how these adapt in dynamic environments (A01, A02).

External Influences and Global Contexts

They will explore internal and external influences on corporate strategy and performance, with insight into the political, legal, ethical, technological, environmental, and global forces shaping business operations (A02, A03).

Resource Management and Finance

Graduates will identify and evaluate the use and management of finance, accounting systems, and other organisational resources including human capital, ensuring their effective development and deployment (A04, A05).

Decision-Making and Communication

They will understand a range of decision-making methods and analytical tools, including IT applications, and the key role of communication in executing business decisions (A06).

Management Principles and Functions

They will demonstrate a broad understanding of core management areas such as people, marketing, finance, operations, and information systems, supported by relevant theories (A07).

Legal Frameworks in Business

Graduates will understand the impact of UK and international law on businesses, with specific reference to areas like contract law, business organisations, commercial law, and international trade (A08).

Contemporary Business Issues

They will appreciate how sustainability, globalisation, CSR, diversity, entrepreneurship, and risk influence business performance (A09).

Cognitive and Analytical Skills

Graduates will apply critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis across varied business contexts, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate theories, solve problems, and analyse data effectively (B01, B02, B09).

Research and Information Management

They will plan and conduct research projects into business and management issues, manage their learning independently, and find, manage, and interpret data from a variety of sources using appropriate ICT tools (B03, B05, B07, B08).

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Graduates will communicate confidently using oral and written forms appropriate to business, supported by strong interpersonal skills such as effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation (B06, B14).

Cultural Awareness and Reflection

They will reflect critically on their own development, remain open to cultural and organisational differences, and value multidisciplinary and multicultural approaches within the business environment (B04, B11).

Personal and Team Effectiveness

They will manage themselves effectively in areas like time, planning, and motivation, and perform successfully as individuals, team members, and team leaders (B12, B13).

Applied Legal Skills

Graduates will be able to use a range of tools and techniques developed for legal professional practice, such as advocacy (B10).