BA Hons Business and Law

Studying Business and Law at Oxford Brookes is all about connecting what you learn in the classroom to how things actually work in real organisations. From the very start, you’ll be working with real case studies, tackling practical business-law problems, and developing the professional confidence employers expect. The course is shaped by both the Business School and the Law School, so you constantly switch between legal reasoning and business decision-making—just like professionals do in the real world.

You learn through interactive workshops, simulated client scenarios, mooting activities, and hands-on business projects. And because Brookes has strong industry links, you’ll engage directly with employers, gain insight into legal practice, and build the skills needed for internships and graduate roles. With that in mind, here’s how the practical side of your degree comes to life:

• Opportunities to take a full placement year, allowing you to work in a professional business or legal environment for around 40 weeks and build real industry experience.

• A dedicated Skills for Placement module that helps you strengthen your CV, prepare for interviews, and understand what employers look for.

• Support from the Work and Voluntary Experience Services (WAVES) team, who guide you through finding placements, applying, and progressing in work-based roles.

• Regular moot court sessions, giving you the chance to practise advocacy, legal argumentation, and courtroom communication.

• Access to professional legal databases and business simulation tools, helping you learn how to research cases, analyse companies, and make strategic decisions.

• Guest lectures and workshops from industry professionals, exposing you to current trends in law, entrepreneurship, compliance, and business management.

• Opportunities to participate in court visits, employer networking events, and real-world problem-solving activities.

• Support from the Oxford Brookes Careers Service, which connects you with internships, volunteering roles, employer events, and skill-building workshops.

Graduates from the BA (Hons) Business and Law at Oxford Brookes step into the job market with a mix of commercial awareness and legal understanding that employers really value. This combination opens doors to roles across business, corporate governance, compliance, and legal support. Many students move into careers such as business analyst, corporate legal assistant, compliance officer, or HR adviser — roles where both strategic thinking and legal knowledge are essential.

Here’s what your future could look like, and the support you’ll receive along the way:

• You’ll have access to the Careers Service at Oxford Brookes, which offers career coaching, employer networking events, skills workshops, and recruitment fairs tailored to business and law students.

• The University’s strong industry links — especially with local businesses, legal firms, and community organisations — give you opportunities for placements, internships, and real client-focused projects.

• Oxford Brookes graduates benefit from strong employment outcomes, with a high proportion entering skilled work or further study shortly after graduating.

• The blend of business and legal education adds long-term value, as employers increasingly seek graduates who understand regulation, contract law, and commercial strategy in a single profile.

• The program equips you with versatile skills in problem-solving, negotiation, data interpretation, and decision-making — all of which translate into strong graduate career performance.

Further Academic Progression:
You’ll be well-prepared to continue into professional qualifications like the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) pathway, or other postgraduate options such as an MSc in Business Management, LLM programs, or specialised areas like international business law or corporate governance.