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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
Part Time
Sep 2026
6 Year
Our BA (Hons) Business and Law degree at the University of Wolverhampton aims to provide students with knowledge of the key areas of both business and law subjects essential to a business and management environment. Students will gain an understanding of common institutions and procedures in the field of law and business alongside a thorough understanding of how these two fields interact, and also discover the means through which law and business function together and operate. Students will demonstrate progression throughout their course of study, developing the ability to apply knowledge to problem situations and provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of issues within law, business, and allied areas. Full-time (3 years),Part-time (6 years)
Through the study of this module, students will develop key independent study skills as well as areas of their legal knowledge, using practical legal research skills to further their knowledge base within the context of guided learning activities. They will be supported in this process by a series of lectures focusing on research techniques and workshops / seminars in which these skills will be applied. The module will enhance their skills in research, reasoning, interpretation, writing, presentation and organisation. In addition to legal skills and knowledge, employability issues will be also be addressed in this module, enabling students to research career paths and develop CVs and applications for specific organisations both within and outside of the legal profession .
The module aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of contract law by considering the requirements for a legally binding agreement, with particular emphasis on the formation of a contract and the contents of a contract, including exclusion of liability.
The module aims to provide students with foundation knowledge of the principal features of the English Legal System as well as developing many of the practical lawyering, study and employability skills required by students throughout their legal education and into employment. The approach is very practical and designed to enable students to develop the required skills at their own speed. Personal development planning and self-reflection are important features of this module.
The module is sectioned into two parts. The first part of the module aims to provide students with a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability. The second part of the module introduces students to the information systems that support todays digital business.
This module will introduce students to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The module aims to : i. provide awareness of the different types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), as an alternative to civil litigation through the English Legal System, for civil dispute resolution; ii. provide an introduction to negotiation, arbitration and mediation as a means of alternative dispute resolution; iii. provide guidance on negotiation skills theory and practice to enable students to develop and/or enhance their verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Intellectual property protects ?ideas? with legal rights such as copyright, trademark and patent. The module studies aim to give you an understanding of the nature of rights that can be held in different types of 'works' and of the differences in protection afforded by registered and unregistered rights. The emphasis of the study lies with rights held in original copyright works and in UK trademarks.
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to the business students, which will help their understanding and managerial decision making skills. Learners will evaluate the organisation? financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance the learner?s confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills
This module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of English land law and an introduction to the various rights and interests which can exist in land, with particular reference to the development of equity, registered & unregistered land, trusts of land & co-ownership, freehold covenants, leases, easements and mortgage.
The aim of this module is to develop students? understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key Human Resource Management functions, including Change Management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super-leadership, students will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support students in assessing their own approach to learning and development.
On completion of this module students should be able to understand the nature and structure of the different business media (sole traders, partnerships and companies), select an appropriate medium and structure to meet the client's commercial requirements and advise on the legal and taxation implications of and procedures required in common form transactions and developments arising during the life, development and demise of the business.
The module will provide an overview of general employment law matters in the context of the employer employee relationship from recruitment to dismissal. It will introduce the key themes which need to be aware of in order to comply with their obligations and act within the law. It will explore current issues from time to time for example dealing with underperformance, absenteeism and related contractual matters within the legal framework. Major topics for example dismissal and discrimination and rights within the workplace will also be covered.
The module aims to give you a contextual understanding of how different contracts interlock to bring about an international trade transaction. The studies cover general principles and key topics relating to international sale of goods, international carriage of goods, cargo insurance, and payment and financing in international trade. The extent to which the law has to adapt legal principles to address some of the novel legal problems created by modern commercial practice is explored.
The Professional Project capstone module is an independent study unit. Students will be able to draw together learning form their previous subjects, focusing on their key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact students will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed elucidate their rational for choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The strategic business module will equip students with the knowledge required to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. Students will also develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy within an organisational context. This will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
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