英國圣瑪麗大學(xué)

Begin your career in a friendly, stimulating environment. Develop skills in law and another joint subject to tailor your studies to match your aspirations.

• A combination of practice-focussed vocational modules and those exploring research based legal theory and cultural issues.
• Extra-curricular activities such as mooting, mock trials and excellent commercial awareness workshops.
• Students who satisfy the relevant programme requirements may, at the end of their first year of study, convert to the general LLB Law degree programme.

Why study Business Law?

Business Law is a fascinating subject, providing a detailed insight into the role of law in modern business practice. If you're interested in having a career in business, management, HR, commerce or government, or perhaps are intending to setting up your own business - the Business Law degree at St Mary’s will give you the foundation you need to be successful.

The Business Law programme - which can only be studied as a joint honours degree - is designed for students who do not necessarily want to become lawyers, but have an interest in law and want to develop a detailed understanding of its operation in the business environment. On the Business Law programme, you will study Law and one of the following subjects:

• Business Management
• History

The focus on practical (as well as theoretical teaching) means you can develop the analytical and critical skills essential for the commercial workplace. You'll also have the opportunity to study a range of specialist subjects that are relevant to your own aspirations.

With a wide range of option modules - including work-based learning placements - and a variety of assessment methods, such as simulated negotiation exercises and presentations, you will learn a range of skills and academic areas to discover where your true interests lie.

Previous students have undertaken placements in the local and wider London area, in private and sole practitioner solicitor firms, barristers' chambers, charities, and the Youth Justice Board.

Why St Mary's?

The St Mary’s Law degree is taught by leading academics in the field, and former solicitors and barristers, in an open and friendly environment, with emphasis given to supporting students as individuals.

We work hard to help you to develop your employability skills and this degree programme will allow you to experience: an employment tribunal; Supreme and County courts; Bank of England; and Lloyds of London, to name just a few.

Assessment methods

You will be assessed on an individual basis in a variety of ways throughout your degree. Assessments will include essays, case studies, presentations (group and individual), vivas, in-class tests, examinations, skills portfolios, reflective e-portfolios and simulated exercises including client interviews and negotiations.

Career opportunities

A diverse range of career opportunities exist for Business Law graduates. The employment skills that you will have acquired should allow you to develop a career in: HR, banking, insurance, financial services or public services.

These skills also allow many you move into graduate and specialist management positions and provide you with essential skills and knowledge needed if you wish to set up your own business.

The degree also provides a sound basis from which to undertake further postgraduate and specialist training.

UG courses start 28th September.