Law with Management
LLB (Hons)
Salford Business School
2014 THE Award Winner
Business School of the Year
3 good reasons to study Law with Management at Salford
1.
Overall satisfaction for this course was 100% (Source: NSS 2015)
2.
Benefit from the opportunity to take a professional placement with a law firm
3.
90% of our graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their studies (source: DLHE graduate destinations, January 2012)
Course Summary
Studying Law with Management at the University of Salford combines the intellectual rigor of a qualifying law degree with the real-world focus and commercial awareness that barristers and solicitors seek when recruiting new trainees.
If a career in the legal profession is not your ultimate goal then, like all law graduates, you will still be in high demand from employers across business and other sectors. Your employability will be further strengthened by exposure to the key principles of business and entrepreneurship.
As a graduate with high level legal and business skills you will be equipped for career success in any corporate, business, public service or third sector employment.
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Course Details
Studying Law at the University of Salford gives you a solid grounding in:
- The foundation subjects at the heart of every qualifying law degree
- Specialist studies in some key commercial and business law subjects
- Core modules focused on the principles of business and entrepreneurship.
The course normally runs over three academic years, or four years if you decide to take a professional placement year.
Each academic year is divided into two semesters, during which you will study three modules worth 20 credits each, making a total of six modules studied each year worth 120 credits. On graduation you will have taken eighteen modules altogether, which makes up the 360 credits required for an honors degree.
If you take a professional placement year between your second and third years, you will accumulate a further 60 credits.
To satisfy the requirements of the legal professional bodies for the award of a qualifying law degree you will take nine generic core law modules, and four other specialist law modules. You will also take five business related modules.
Course Structure
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Subject to successfully completing your studies, at the end of year 1 you may choose to transfer to year 2 of any of the following courses:
- LLB Law
- LLB Law with Professional Placement
- LLB Law (Media & Digital Industries)
- LLB Law (Media & Digital Industries) with Professional Placement
- LLB Corporate Law
- LLB Corporate Law with Professional Placement
- BSc Business & Management with Law
- BSc Business & Management with Law with Professional Placement
CORE MODULES
OPTIONAL YEAR
On completion of Year 2 you may choose to undertake either a paid placement or study abroad for a year.
This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of and over the last five years 90% of Salford Business undergraduates taking a one year placement secured a 2:1 or 1st class Honours degree.
We will help you find out about vacancies and make the right connections with high profile employers through regular events and presentations.
Graduates with international experience are increasingly sought by employers because they gain highly valuable skillsets living and studying in a different country.
Salford Business School study abroad opportunities are available across Europe and the rest of the world – don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn while exploring new places and making friends from all over the world!
YEAR 3
CORE MODULES
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
Entry Requirements
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
|---|---|
| GCSE | 5 GCSEs at C or above including Maths and English. If taking GCSEs in English and Maths to be awarded from 2017 and beyond, in England, a grade 4 will be required. |
| UCAS tariff points | LLB: 104-120 points With Professional Placement: 112-128 points |
| GCE A level | LLB: BCC with a minimum of two A2 passes With Professional Placement: BBC with a minimum of two A2 passes |
| BTEC National Diploma | DMM/DDM |
| International Baccalaureate | Indicatively 26 points for International Baccalaureate Diploma (25 points with experence year) |
Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.
There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.
English Language Requirements
International students must provide a recognised English language qualification, please refer to the University's English Language Entry Requirements. For international students, a score of at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent is required.
Applicant profile
Any student wanting to embark on legal study should be prepared to work consistently and to meet the standards and deadlines required by the academic and professional strands of a qualifying law degree.
Law and its business components involve a high level of self-directed study and research outside of the classroom. You will be required to read each week, and digest and critically analyse complex source materials.
You will also be required to critically evaluate source materials and the academic arguments of others to help construct your own logical, ethical and well-resourced arguments.
Applicants will be expected to be up-to-date with news and enjoy reading, debating and developing their own arguments.
Teaching
You will benefit from a wide range of teaching methods which keep your studies interesting. Lectures, seminars, practical workshops, mooting exercises and case study classes are used across our modules and ensure variety in your learning experience. This is further enhanced by our Virtual Learning Environment and the use of podcasts, blogs, discussion boards and electronic voting systems, which making classes highly interactive.
Assessment
Over the duration of your course a range of assessment techniques will be used. Types of assessment include; essays, assignments, exams, multiple choice tests, online tests, group reports, and portfolio work. The weighting between exams and coursework varies between modules and years, but exams still play a major role.
Employability
Law graduates are in high demand by employers across nearly all sectors, and have the option of entering the traditional legal profession as a barrister or solicitor. You may alternatively choose a more generic career in business, financial services or the third sector.
Career Prospects
Studying law with management enables you to choose a wide variety of career paths both within and outside the legal profession.
Because of their rigorous intellectual training and highly developed skills in research, analysis and communication, law graduates are always in high demand by employers.
The legal profession expects its trainees to demonstrate high commercial awareness and business acumen, as well as having a sound legal skillset and academic knowledge.
The majority of our law graduates choose to practice their legal skills in alternative business structures, while others develop careers in financial services, banking and other managerial opportunities in the private, public and third sectors.
Alumni Profile
Links with Industry
The Salford LLB is unique in offering paralegal placements with a North West law firm for a duration of 9-12 months. This takes place between years two and three, and students have the opportunity to learn valuable work-based skills in a professional legal environment.
This is an excellent opportunity which allows the student to graduate with the LLB (Hons) (with Professional Placement) degree, which few other universities are able to offer. Our Law School has forged strong links with HL Interactive, which has provided significant placement opportunities to our students over the years.
Placement Opportunities
Further Study
- LLM in International Business Law
- MSc International Business & Law
- LLM Construction Law and Practice
Fees and Funding
Fees for entry in 2017-18 will be published as soon as possible.
| Type of Study | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,000 |
| Full-time International | £12,000 |
Additional Costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
As a UK/EU student you could be entitled to:
Facilities
Salford Business School is located at the heart of the University’s Peel campus in the newly refurbished Lady Hale Building, and the Chapman Building, offering state-of-the-art facilities for the Business School’s student learning community and just minutes from Manchester city centre. Chapman is a stylish modern space with six lecture theatres equipped with the very latest technology and large screen displays, a series of communal learning and breakout spaces, plus a Fairtrade café with panoramic views across the campus. Lady Hale is the home to all dedicated business school student support including the school office, an employability hub, a base for the Business School society, and several open study spaces.