Law with Business Cert HE

Law and business are two of the most transferable subjects you can study, and this short online course introduces you to essential topics within both.

You will study modules including:

  • civil and criminal aspects of the English Legal System
  • the role of constitutional and administrative law and their related issues
  • the internal and external environments that affect businesses

You will also be able to tailor your studies with a range of optional modules. This course allows you to go on to study a full Bachelors degree, or to take your new legal and commercial understanding to apply it in a range of roles.

Alongside your new knowledge you will develop key skills in time management, critical thinking and research that will round out your CV and make you a more competitive candidate in whichever field you seek employment.

Cert HE Award
January, March, May, July, October Start
Part-time, Distance, Online Study Mode
16 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

We believe that education should be accessible for everyone. That's why we offer an open entry route - meaning you don't need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying with us. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.

You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

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