Law and Business BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Law and Business at Edge Hill University blends essential legal knowledge with practical business insight, giving you a powerful combination of skills that employers value across many industries. It’s ideal for students who want to understand how law shapes business decisions while developing the commercial awareness needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving professional world.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Foundations in Law and Business

Your first year introduces you to the key principles that underpin both legal study and business practice. You’ll explore subjects like Legal Skills and Methods and Contract Law, which help you understand how legal frameworks operate and how agreements are formed. At the same time, business modules such as Introduction to Management and Understanding Markets give you insight into how organisations function, compete and grow.

Year 2 – Developing Legal and Commercial Expertise

In your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding of both fields and begin applying your knowledge to real scenarios. Legal modules such as Tort Law and Public Law strengthen your ability to analyse disputes, rights and responsibilities. Alongside this, business subjects like Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship help you explore decision-making, innovation and how organisations respond to challenges and opportunities in different markets.

Year 3 – Advanced Study and Professional Preparation

Your final year allows you to specialise in areas that align with your interests and career goals. You’ll take advanced modules such as Equity and Trusts while choosing from business options in areas like leadership, digital business or international management. You’ll also complete a research project or dissertation, giving you the chance to explore a topic you are passionate about and showcase your ability to think independently and work professionally.

Focus areas (in a string):

Contract and tort law, public law, business management, strategy, entrepreneurship, commercial awareness, research skills.

Learning outcomes (in a string):

Develop strong legal understanding, apply business principles effectively, analyse complex issues, communicate with confidence, and connect legal reasoning with commercial decision-making.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

This degree prepares you for careers across legal support, business management, corporate governance, compliance, consultancy and wider commercial sectors.

Reputation (employability rankings):

Edge Hill University is known for its supportive, career-focused teaching, helping graduates develop the practical skills and confidence valued across the legal and business landscapes.