Business Management with Law with Foundation Year

Business management with law is a combination that gives graduates both the commercial intelligence to understand how organisations work and the legal literacy to navigate the regulatory and contractual frameworks that shape business activity. For anyone working in or running an organisation, understanding the legal environment is not optional: employment law, contract, commercial regulation, data protection, intellectual property, and competition law all affect how businesses must operate and how they can protect their interests.

The four-year full-time Business Management with Law with Foundation Year programme at the University of Law is well placed to deliver this combination, drawing on the institution's specialist focus on professional legal education alongside management studies. The foundation year develops communication skills, understanding of different methods and styles of communication, awareness of social media and how to use it effectively, and the reflective skills needed for professional development, ensuring students are well prepared for degree-level study. The main programme develops your knowledge of key business functions alongside the legal principles that govern commercial relationships, professional conduct, and regulatory compliance.

With a typical entry tariff of 56 points, the programme is designed with inclusivity in mind, providing a route into professional education for students who need additional support before entering the main degree. Graduates are well placed for careers in business management, legal roles within companies, compliance, contract management, human resources, and commercial operations. Many also proceed to further legal training through the SQE or other qualification routes, or to postgraduate study in law or business.