Truro and Penwith College

FdSc Law with Business

UCAS course code M202
Institution code T85
Duration

2 years
Course type

Full-time
Study location Truro and Penwith College
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Our TEF Silver rated University Centre is key to the future of HE in Cornwall. With its continued sector-led course developments, Truro's South West Institute of Technology Valency building and the STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin, our 19+ provision has moved forward into a new era. There are many reasons why students choose to study at the University Centre including its commitment to a high-quality career-focused course offer.
Cornwall is fast gaining recognition for its spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism, and has a can-do, inclusive culture that attracts people of all ages, backgrounds and personalities. Studying at the University Centre Truro & Penwith with access and links to some of the region's most dynamic industries and organisations, puts students at the heart of this transformation.
For more information visit the Truro and Penwith College website.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    TRUR1147
    The Business Environment

    TRUR1148
    Human Resource Management

    TRUR1214
    English Legal System: Sources of Law

    This module is intended to introduce students to the sources of law in England and Wales. This will include examining the development of the English legal system and the creation of law by both parliament and the courts. There will also be discussion of the influence of international agreements on English and Welsh law.

    TRUR1215
    English Legal System: Legal Process

    This module will focus on the application of law in the courts. This will involve examination of the process of both criminal investigation and civil litigation, including trial process and appeals.

    TRUR1217
    Professional Practice

    Within this module students will gain an insight into the legal profession and related professional opportunities, as well as having the chance to develop relevant practical skills. These will include outline lectures on different legal topics with an introduction to practice. Learners will also undertake a work placement.

    TRUR1272
    Law of Torts

    This module will introduce students to tortious principles in general and then develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of particular torts including (but not limited to) negligence, nuisance, trespass, and defamation. There will also be some consideration of relevant defences and remedies. Assessment will enable students to develop skills of legal problem solving.

  • Final year

  • Core modules

    TRUR2142
    Principles of Marketing

    TRUR2144
    Business Finance

    TRUR2211
    Research Project

    This module is intended to provide students with an opportunity to build on the skills essential for students of law, including location of information, analysis of cases and preparing and presenting information in a (including use of a law library and electronic sources).

    TRUR2272
    Law of Contract

    This module will introduce students to the essential principles that underpin contractual obligations. These will be considered in relation to contract formation, the terms of a contract, vitiating factors, discharge and remedies for breach.

    TRUR2273
    Public Law

    Students will examine fundamental theories and principles of constitutional and administrative law, and their application and practice within the British constitution.

    TRUR2274
    Criminal Law

    Students will consider the general requirements needed to prove criminal liability, and then consider these in the context of a range of criminal offences. Students will also investigate the defences that can be raised by a defence team.

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

*UK Government announcement on tuition fees

Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.

Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.

How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.

Progression routes

Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.

For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree

Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Studying with Truro and Penwith College

We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
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