For further information and to apply to this course, please contact the institution's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Careers with this subject
Key features
- Choose from a range of relevant third year law and business options from the LLB (Hons) Law programmes and BSc (Hons) Law with Business Studies.
- Benefit from working with a faculty of highly qualified law and business staff who provide a great mix of research-informed and practice-led teaching.
- Pursue further business study – we offer a range of postgraduate options at
Plymouth Business School . - Take part in relevant work experience and research in areas such as business, criminal justice, employment and family law via our
Law Clinic . - Benefit from being part of a very successful Business School which was recently shortlisted for the national Business School of the year.
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
LAW6000
DissertationThe production of a substantial dissertation (10,000 words) on a legal or legally related area with content and form determined by the student. For the LLB Law and Criminology the dissertation will be set in context.
Optional modules
ECN6006
International Trade and International Finance 20 creditsThis module explores the economic and financial implications of globalisation by examining contemporary topics in international trade and international financial markets. It enables the consideration the impact of the contemporary trading and financial system on areas key business decision making.
100% Coursework
HRL6004
Managing Change 20 creditsThis module considers the importance of change management and how it can be achieved and sustained. You will examine how change affects organisations and the individuals who work within them. You will go on to evaluate the means by which change can be analysed and implemented, considering the interactions between strategy, policy, human resources, and the organisational environment.
100% Coursework
HRL6007
Equality and Diversity in the Modern Organisation 20 creditsThis module will provide you with a broad understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace. You will consider the paradigms underpinning regulation and voluntarism, organisational equality and diversity at the levels of strategy and operational practice, and how group and individual identities are constructed in the workplace.
100% Coursework
HRL6009
Leadership Practice 20 creditsIn this module, you will explore the role of leadership within organisations, including both the practical and theoretical aspects of leadership, and how such concepts can change over time. You will reflect on your own ability to act as a leader and your role in teamwork-based scenarios.
60% Coursework
40% Practicals
STO6003
Strategy and Leadership 20 creditsThis module brings a problem-focused view to Strategy, Leadership and their interaction through Strategic Leadership. Particular consideration is given to strategic analysis, the development, evaluation and implementation of strategies and appropriate styles of leadership which facilitate this. The ethical and moral responsibilities of leaders will be critiqued, along with the development of relationships between organisational decision makers, leaders, and followers, within businesses.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
STO6004
Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity 20 creditsThe module will enable you to use creative processes to develop an innovative and viable business concept and to pitch for resources from potential stakeholders.
60% Coursework
40% Practicals
LAW6003
Criminal Law and PracticeThis module will build on the principles taught in Criminal Law, and introduces students to the practical/professional application of criminal litigation; it will look at the criminal justice process from investigation and the decision to charge; detention and interrogation, and introduce the substantive law and rules around criminal evidence; funding criminal legal services; through to the criminal litigation process; and sentencing and appeals.
LAW6004
Family LawThis module will examine the principles of family law from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
LAW6005
Human RightsThis module provides an in-depth analysis of the law relating to human rights with reference to national, regional and international law principles. It examines the development and scope of fundamental rights in both theory and practice, and the legitimate limits and restrictions on rights in the interests of balancing conflicting interests in democratic societies.
LAW6007
Business Law and PracticeThis module considers the “life” of business organisations, how they operate and how they are governed. It critically assesses the concepts and principles of corporate law as well as key elements of practice and procedure in how they operate and are governed. The module builds upon elements of contract law and applies them in a commercial setting.
LAW6009
Employment LawThis module provides students with knowledge of a specialist area of law, namely Employment Law, whilst also continuing to offer development of transferable and practical legal skills.
LAW6010
Immigration LawThis module focuses on the key and topical issues in Immigration, Nationality and Refugee law in the UK. The UK’s system of immigration control is fully considered and there is some emphasis on the application of decision making to those entering the UK both for immigration purposes and as refugees. There is consideration of the global and European context and of the influence of policy, politics and the media in the field.
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Overview
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You will be provided with the appropriate analytical techniques required to examine the economic and strategic business environment, and can choose from optional modules including company law, consumer law, criminal law and environmental law. You will also complete a module focussing on career planning and employability, and have the option to produce a substantial dissertation on a legal or legally related area, set in the context of business.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
Entry requirements
Fees, costs and funding
Student | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £17,100 | £17,600 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £770 |
Undergraduate scholarships for international students
To reward outstanding achievement the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies.
Additional costs
How to apply
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- academicpartnerships@plymouth.ac.uk
- +44 1752 587517
- PlymUniApply
Plymouth Law Clinic
The Law School is committed to giving you the opportunity to put the law into practice.
University of Plymouth Law Society
As well as benefitting from excellent teaching and unrivalled opportunities to learn in the workplace, becoming a Plymouth law student also means you can join one of the most active societies of its kind in the country.
People
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Mr Jason Lowther
Associate Professor of Law
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Ms Joanne Sellick
Associate Professor in Law
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Professor Kim Stevenson
Emeritus Professor
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Nigel Firth
Associate Professor of Law (Education)
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Mr Phil Bates
Associate Professor of Law (Education)
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Rosie Brennan
Associate Professor of Law