Law with Business LLB (Hons) - 2027/8
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Law with Business |
| DipHE | Law with Business |
| CertHE | Law with Business |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | ULA22038 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | ULA22039 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Surrey Law School
Programme Leader
LESNIEWSKA Feja (Law)
Date of production/revision of spec
19/05/2026
Educational aims of the programme
- To cultivate students' interest in Law and strengthen their understanding of its role in shaping national and international social, political, cultural, environmental and commercial contexts.
- To equip graduates with the legal knowledge and skills required for progression to professional legal training or graduate careers across industry, commerce, the public and non-profit sectors.
- To equip graduates with a critical understanding of legal principles across a range of legal fields and the ability to identify key legal issues and effectively apply the law to complex and novel problems through rigorous legal analysis and reasoned argument.
- To equip graduates with well-developed legal research skills and the ability to critically and effectively use a wide range of legal sources and materials, including digital resources and AI-generated content, in the development of reasoned written and oral legal arguments.
- To equip graduates with a sound foundation in practical and professional legal skills, including negotiation, interviewing, advocacy, debating, and presentation, alongside key professional and commercial competencies essential to business practice.
- To equip graduates with strong writing and advocacy skills, enabling them to develop, structure, and communicate clear and persuasive legal arguments in both written work and oral presentation, including responsive and spontaneous legal argument.
- To foster graduates' commitment to lifelong learning, critical enquiry, and engagement with the wider community through legal outreach, clinical activities, and initiatives that support innovation, leadership, and responsible practice in legal and commercial environments.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Describe the principal institutions and sources of the English Legal System and recognise key characteristics of selected other legal systems. | K | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental legal principles within core areas of law and apply them to legal problems. | KCP | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Identify and use foundational legal sources, including legislation, case law, and legal databases. | KCP | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Produce structured written work and oral presentations that communicate legal arguments supported by relevant sources. | KCT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate introductory legal research skills (including appropriate use of digital and GenAI platforms) and effective communication skills (across live and digital platforms) | CPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Work independently and collaboratively in completing assigned tasks and projects. | PT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Recognise the broader social, technological, and commercial contexts within which law operates, including issues relating to sustainability, equality, and global economic activity. | KCPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Explain, analyse and compare the structure and operation of the English Legal System | KC | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Apply legal principles of law to advanced legal problems and produce supported legal analyses. | KCP | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Conduct structured legal research using a range of legal sources, demonstrating the ability to evaluate relevance and authority. | KCP | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Develop coherent written and oral legal arguments, integrating relevant legal sources and demonstrating appropriate legal reasoning. | CPT | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate developing competence in the use of digital research platforms and professional communication techniques and technologies. | CPT | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating developing organisational and professional skills. | CPT | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Engage critically with feedback and self-reflection to improve academic performance and professional practice. | CPT | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate awareness of the interaction between law, business, and regulatory environments, including developments and impact in technology, global commerce, and sustainable economic activity. | KCP | DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of different aspects of the English Legal System and relevant comparative legal frameworks. | KCP | Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Apply legal principles from foundational and specialist areas of law to complex and novel legal problems, producing well-supported critical analyses and reasoned, defensible conclusions. | KCP | Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Undertake advanced independent legal research, critically evaluating a wide range of sources across research platforms and integrating them critically and effectively within legal argument. | CPT | Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Construct persuasive and evidenced written and oral legal arguments, demonstrating clarity, structure, and effective use of authority. | KCPT | Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Communicate complex legal and business concepts and ideas effectively across written, oral, and digital formats, using appropriate professional and technological techniques and tools. | CPT | Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate professional and leadership capabilities, working independently and collaboratively in the completion of complex tasks and projects. | PT | Ord, LLB (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate critical self-reflection and responsiveness to feedback, supporting ownership, continuous professional development and lifelong learning. | CPT | LLB (Hons) | |
| Critically evaluate the layered relationship between law, business, and regulatory environments, including the impact of the role of law and business theory in commercial practice, corporate governance, innovation, and responsible global economic activity. | KCP | LLB (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). Modules are either 15 credits or multiples of 15 credits.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). Modules are either 15 credits or multiples of 15 credits.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW1054 | CONTRACT LAW | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| LAW1056 | CRIMINAL LAW | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| LAW1055 | TORT LAW - CONCEPTS AND CONTEXT (LEVEL 4) | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| LAW1053 | LEGAL SYSTEMS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| LAW1057 | PUBLIC LAW 1 | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
No optional modules at Level 4
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Select 2 optional modules in semester 1 and 2 optional modules in semester 2.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose 30 credits worth of MAN modules [two 15 credit options per semester] and 60 credits worth of LAW modules [two 15 credit options per semester OR two 30 credit yearlong modules]
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW1054 | CONTRACT LAW | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| LAW1056 | CRIMINAL LAW | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| LAW1055 | TORT LAW - CONCEPTS AND CONTEXT (LEVEL 4) | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| LAW1053 | LEGAL SYSTEMS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| LAW1057 | PUBLIC LAW 1 | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
No optional modules at Level 4
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Select 2 optional modules in semester 1 and 2 optional modules in semester 2.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose 30 credits worth of MAN modules [two 15 credit options per semester] and 60 credits worth of LAW modules [two 15 credit options per semester OR two 30 credit yearlong modules]
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWP011 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| LAWP010 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| LAWP012 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MODULE | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
Students must choose one module, if applicable
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
Surrey Law School is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and Resilience. This programme is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities in the following areas as institutional educational priorities:
Digital capabilities: Digital capability is embedded throughout the programme as a core aspect of modern legal and professional practice. Students are expected to develop confidence in navigating digital learning environments and in using digital technologies to support research, analysis, and professional communication. Students engage extensively with the University's virtual learning environment (SurreyLearn) and throughout the programme, students develop proficiency in using general digital research tools (including GenAI tools) and specialist online legal databases, enabling them to identify, evaluate, and apply relevant legal materials effectively. The programme also promotes digital literacy in the context of contemporary legal and commercial practice. Students are encouraged to engage with digital media and professional platforms to maintain awareness of legal developments and policy debates affecting business, regulation, and society. Opportunities for advanced engagement with digital technologies are provided through specialist Level 6 modules examining the legal and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence, the cyber environment, financial technology, and data governance. These modules enable students to critically evaluate how digital innovation shapes legal practice, commercial activity, and regulatory frameworks.
Employability: The programme is designed to prepare graduates for professional legal training and a wide range of graduate careers across legal, business, and regulatory sectors. Students develop a strong foundation in the core areas of legal knowledge that underpin legal practice while also cultivating the transferable skills valued by employers. Through teaching and assessment, students demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate, and apply legal and commercial information, exercise professional judgement, and produce well-reasoned analyses. The programme also develops students' ability to take responsibility for their learning, work independently, and engage in critical self-reflection following feedback. In addition to doctrinal knowledge, students develop professional skills relevant to legal and commercial environments, including research, written and oral communication, negotiation, teamwork, and problem-solving. A range of assessment methods are designed to reflect the types of analytical and practical challenges encountered in professional practice. The programme further enhances employability through clinical opportunities and other experiential learning activities which allow students to apply their knowledge in practical contexts. Students are also supported in preparing for employment through training in CV development, interview techniques, and professional networking, helping them bridge the transition from academic study to professional careers.
Global and cultural capabilities: The study of law inherently requires engagement with international, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives, and the programme incorporates these dimensions throughout the curriculum. Students are encouraged to examine how legal systems operate across jurisdictions and to consider how legal rules, institutions, and regulatory frameworks respond to global challenges and economic developments. Comparative analysis is incorporated across a range of modules, enabling students to understand how legal principles and regulatory approaches differ across jurisdictions and cultural contexts. The programme also encourages students to remain informed about global legal and commercial developments, including debates concerning international regulation, technological change, global markets, and social justice. Students are expected to critically evaluate how legal systems interact with broader social, economic, and political dynamics in an increasingly interconnected world. The Law School benefits from an internationally diverse academic community, with staff bringing global perspectives to their teaching and scholarship. This diversity enriches the curriculum and exposes students to a variety of legal traditions, professional experiences, and analytical approaches. Through collaborative learning activities across a socially and culturally varied student body, students develop intercultural awareness, teamwork skills, and the ability to engage constructively with diverse viewpoints.
Resourcefulness and Resilience: The programme is designed to cultivate resourceful, adaptable, and resilient learners capable of responding effectively to academic and professional challenges. Students receive structured training in foundational legal skills early in the programme, enabling them to build confidence in legal reasoning, research, and academic writing. Early formative assessment and feedback support students in developing effective learning strategies and in building confidence in their academic abilities. Across the programme, a variety of innovative and rigorous teaching and assessment methods encourage active engagement with complex legal issues. Robust and authentic assessment methods which may include written coursework, presentations, group projects, and examinations, reflecting the diverse challenges encountered in professional environments. These experiences help students develop the ability to manage competing demands, respond constructively to feedback, and adapt their approach to different intellectual and professional contexts. Opportunities to participate in clinical activities, access-to-justice initiatives, and collaborative projects further encourage students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, fostering initiative, confidence, and professional maturity.
Sustainability: The programme recognises the importance of sustainable development and responsible governance as key considerations in contemporary legal and commercial practice. The programme encourages students to consider how law and regulation shape responsible business conduct, sustainable economic activity, and long-term societal wellbeing. Students engage with questions concerning corporate responsibility, ethical business practice, regulatory governance, and the role of law in promoting sustainable development within national and global contexts. These themes arise across a range of modules and encourage students to be aware and to reflect on the broader societal implications of legal and commercial decision-making.
The programme also benefits from the wider research environment of the Law School, including expertise within the Surrey Centre for International and Environmental Law, whose work on global governance, regulation, and sustainability informs aspects of the teaching and research culture within the School. Through this broader intellectual context, students are encouraged to develop an awareness of how law can contribute to responsible governance and sustainable global development.
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2027/8 academic year.