LLB (Hons) Law with Business

The LLB (Hons) Law with Business at Solent University blends a strong legal education with practical business insight, giving you the skills to understand not just how the law works, but how it shapes decision-making in commercial environments. It’s the perfect choice if you want a career that connects legal knowledge with business strategy, offering a confident step toward roles across law, corporate settings and entrepreneurship.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Building the Foundations of Law and Business

In your first year, you’ll be introduced to the core legal principles that underpin the UK legal system. You’ll study Contract Law, Criminal Law and Legal Skills, Research and Reasoning, while also exploring key business concepts such as organisational behaviour and market dynamics. This year helps you build a solid understanding of both fields and develop the analytical skills needed for your professional journey.

Year 2 – Developing Legal Knowledge and Business Awareness

Your second year deepens your legal expertise through modules like Tort Law, Public Law and Land Law, allowing you to understand how legal rules apply in real-world disputes and governance. Alongside this, business-focused modules introduce you to areas such as strategic management and business operations. Together, these subjects help you see how law and business intersect in everyday commercial decisions.

Year 3 – Specialisation and Professional Growth

In your final year, you’ll choose modules that reflect your interests and career aspirations. You can explore advanced legal subjects such as Commercial Law, Employment Law or Company Law, while business options may cover digital innovation, entrepreneurial strategy or global business challenges. You’ll also complete a dissertation or major research project, giving you the chance to investigate a topic that blends legal reasoning with business insight.

Focus areas (in a string):

Contract law, criminal law, tort law, public law, land law, commercial law, company law, business strategy, organisational behaviour, legal research.

Learning outcomes (in a string):

Apply legal reasoning in commercial contexts, understand how law shapes business decisions, analyse complex issues, communicate clearly and conduct independent research with confidence.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

This degree provides the academic foundation for solicitor or barrister training and supports careers in corporate law, compliance, business management, human resources, consultancy and entrepreneurial roles.

Reputation (employability rankings):

Solent University is well known for its practical, career-focused teaching and strong links with industry, helping students graduate with real-world skills and employer-ready experience.