Programme Specification for the 2020/1 academic year

BA (Hons) Bachelor of Business and Laws

1. Programme Details

Programme name	BA (Hons) Bachelor of Business and Laws	Programme code	UFE3LAWSBECA
Study mode(s)		Academic year	2020/1
Campus(es)	Cornwall Campus	NQF Level of the Final Award	6 (Honours)

2. Description of the Programme

Law and business are closely related disciplines. Graduates who understand how companies are operated, managed and regulated will have an advantage in both the law and industry. This joint honours degree is intended allow graduates to study both law and business in equal measure. And while it is not a qualifying law degree it will nevertheless prepare, in part, graduates for entry into the legal profession via the new Single Qualifying Exam (SQE). The programme contains compulsory study of law modules most useful to those seeking careers in industry and business. The programme also contains Business modules that provide a sound understanding of key areas of business (economics, management, marketing, project management) with a unique emphasis on growing sustainable and innovative businesses.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

This programme is intended to provide students with an opportunity to study both business and law in a way that develops an understanding of the law in the world of business. The programme offers the an opportunity to develop business knowledge and skills, while also nurturing an understanding of law as a discipline in the context of business. Specifically the programme intends:

To enable you to identify, locate and critically appraise legal materials.
To enable you to apply the principles of law and legal rules to solve and analyse practical problems, and to advise what to do in practical situations.
To enable you to understand some of the major theoretical foundations of law and to evaluate them.
To enable you to understand law and its operation in its social, political, economic and legal practice contexts.
To teach you how to reason logically, supporting the process with legal authority, academic commentary and by reference to other relevant materials.
To enable you to plan to meet the challenges of business through the development of project management skills.
To enable you to research problems related to business operation and practice, and to solve and analyse practical problems, and to plan what to do in commercial situations.
To enable you to understand some of the major theoretical foundations of business, strategy, economics and commerce, and to evaluate them.
To enable you to understand how business and operate in their law social, political, economic, legal and commercial contexts.
To teach you how to reason logically, supporting the process with legal authority, academic commentary and by reference to other relevant materials.
To provide you with a comprehensive and integrated legal education through the study of individual modules and through the complimentary interaction of modules across the programme.
To provide you with the necessary personal and key skills to enable you to develop as an independent, autonomous and reflective individual and generally as a developing professionals.

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.

Your Bachelor of Business and Law programme is a 3 year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 3 ‘Stages’. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW1022C	Legal Foundations	30	Yes
LAW1003C	Criminal Law	30	Yes
BEP1010	Business and Society	15	No
BEP1080	Theory and Practice of Management	15	Yes
BEP1050	Economics for Managers	15	No
BEP1040	Marketing in a Digital Age	15	No

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW2015C	The Law of Torts	30	Yes
LAW2004C	Contract Law	30	Yes
BEP2040	Strategic Concepts for Business	15	Yes
BEP2020	Project Management	15	No
BEP2070	Social Enterprise Management	15	No
BEP2010	Sustainable Enterprise Economy	15	Yes

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
BEP3060	Small Business Management	15	No
BEP3070	Crisis: Change and Creativity in Organisations	15	No
BEP3030	Globalisation and Internationalisation	15	No
BEP3040	Local-Global Innovation (Cornwall Research Seminar Series)	15	No

Optional Modules

Plus 60 credits of Law Modules taken from a selection of options.

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW3105C	Access to Justice 2	15	No
LAW3103C	Foundations of Company Law	15	No
LAW3107C	Company Law	15	No
LAW3106C	Commercial Law	30	No
LAW3017C	Land Law	30	No
LAW3041C	Trusts	30	No

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the essential theoretical, conceptual and practical features of the English legal system, its institutions and procedures; 2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the fundamental rules, theories, principles and conceptual framework of business, strategy, economics and management; 3. Follow and understand current developments in English law in the subjects of study; 4. Follow and understand current developments and practice in business and management in the subjects of study; 5. Research a legal related question and demonstrate competence in applying legal knowledge in order to formulate and evaluate a response to it; 6. Research problems related to business operation and practice, and demonstrate competence in applying knowledge to formulate and evaluate a response to them; 7. Demonstrate detailed and accurate understanding of some of the relevant legal practice, commercial, social, corporate social responsibility, strategy, economic, management theory, political, historical, philosophical, ethical and cultural contexts within which the law and business operate.	Subject knowledge and skills are acquired through lectures, tutor led seminars, group work, business planning, presentations, library tuition, essays, workshops, formative work and reflective learning.	1. Unseen or seen examinations 1-7: for example, many compulsory modules involve an unseen examination; 2. Open/closed note examinations 1-7: for example, some law modules have closed note exams; some business modules involve an open note examination; 3. Assessed essays 1-7: for example, some law and business modules involve assessed essays; 4. Assessed presentations 1-6; for example, some law and business modules involve assessed presentations. 5. Assessed group work 2, 4; some business modules require group work and presentations; 6. Assessed report writing 1-6; some business modules involve report writing;

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the essential theoretical, conceptual and practical features of the English legal system, its institutions and procedures;
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the fundamental rules, theories, principles and conceptual framework of business, strategy, economics and management;
3. Follow and understand current developments in English law in the subjects of study;
4. Follow and understand current developments and practice in business and management in the subjects of study;
5. Research a legal related question and demonstrate competence in applying legal knowledge in order to formulate and evaluate a response to it;
6. Research problems related to business operation and practice, and demonstrate competence in applying knowledge to formulate and evaluate a response to them;
7. Demonstrate detailed and accurate understanding of some of the relevant legal practice, commercial, social, corporate social responsibility, strategy, economic, management theory, political, historical, philosophical, ethical and cultural contexts within which the law and business operate.

Subject knowledge and skills are acquired through lectures, tutor led seminars, group work, business planning, presentations, library tuition, essays, workshops, formative work and reflective learning.

1. Unseen or seen examinations 1-7: for example, many compulsory modules involve an unseen examination;

2. Open/closed note examinations 1-7: for example, some law modules have closed note exams; some business modules involve an open note examination;

3. Assessed essays 1-7: for example, some law and business modules involve assessed essays;

4. Assessed presentations 1-6; for example, some law and business modules involve assessed presentations.

5. Assessed group work 2, 4; some business modules require group work and presentations;

6. Assessed report writing 1-6; some business modules involve report writing;

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
8. Identify, locate, retrieve and evaluate efficiently legal and other relevant information in paper, electronic and online form, with minimum guidance. 9. Use the theoretical legal knowledge to provide practical advice and imaginative solutions to particular problems, independently and effectively. 10. Employ business planning and management practice to solve practical problems. 11. Use the theoretical business and management knowledge to provide practical advice and imaginative solutions to particular problems, independently and effectively. 12. Work independently to synthesise information from a number of primary and secondary legal and other sources; appreciate their relative value; and separate the relevant from the peripheral. 13. Work as part of a group to devise practical solutions to particular problems. 14. Make an independent and effective critical judgement about the merits of particular arguments and make reasoned choices between alternative solutions or arguments. 15. Communicate technical information and argument effectively and concisely, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to the discipline and in task-specific ways.	Essays, lectures, group work, presentations, business plans, seminars, legal skills workshops and formative work.	7. Essays / coursework 6 -10: for example some compulsory modules will involve an assessed essay; some stage three optional modules also involve assessed essays – see optional module details; 8. Legal skills 6 -10: developing legal skills runs through all Law modules, but this is especially emphasised in the stage one compulsory Legal Foundations module; 9. Oral skills are required for you to put across your arguments clearly and concisely 6 -10: all syndicate meetings, seminars and other workshops, as well as assessed presentations, require you to do this – particular examples include the assessed presentations in Legal Foundations and all compulsory module seminars to which students are expected to contribute; 10. Examinations often contain a large element aimed at testing ability to separate the relevant from the irrelevant. 6 -10: this applies to all modules assessed by examination – see above.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

8. Identify, locate, retrieve and evaluate efficiently legal and other relevant information in paper, electronic and online form, with minimum guidance.
9. Use the theoretical legal knowledge to provide practical advice and imaginative solutions to particular problems, independently and effectively.
10. Employ business planning and management practice to solve practical problems.
11. Use the theoretical business and management knowledge to provide practical advice and imaginative solutions to particular problems, independently and effectively.
12. Work independently to synthesise information from a number of primary and secondary legal and other sources; appreciate their relative value; and separate the relevant from the peripheral.
13. Work as part of a group to devise practical solutions to particular problems.
14. Make an independent and effective critical judgement about the merits of particular arguments and make reasoned choices between alternative solutions or arguments.
15. Communicate technical information and argument effectively and concisely, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to the discipline and in task-specific ways.

Essays, lectures, group work, presentations, business plans, seminars, legal skills workshops and formative work.

7. Essays / coursework 6 -10: for example some compulsory modules will involve an assessed essay; some stage three optional modules also involve assessed essays – see optional module details;

8. Legal skills 6 -10: developing legal skills runs through all Law modules, but this is especially emphasised in the stage one compulsory Legal Foundations module;

9. Oral skills are required for you to put across your arguments clearly and concisely 6 -10: all syndicate meetings, seminars and other workshops, as well as assessed presentations, require you to do this – particular examples include the assessed presentations in Legal Foundations and all compulsory module seminars to which students are expected to contribute;

10. Examinations often contain a large element aimed at testing ability to separate the relevant from the irrelevant. 6 -10: this applies to all modules assessed by examination – see above.

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
16. Manage time effectively, plan activity and prioritise tasks by working to strict deadlines and demonstrating an ability to work under pressure. 17. Work and interact effectively and proactively in a group, share information and ideas, and manage related practical matters. 18. Work independently, managing your time and learning resources efficiently, and developing appropriate task-specific strategies. 19. Work as part of a team developing solutions in conjunction with others. 20. Communicate clear and reasoned arguments, accurately and effectively, in both oral and written form. 21. Reflect on, evaluate and assess own learning and ability autonomously, and where necessary proactively seek and make effective use of advice and feedback. 22. Identify, retrieve and use, independently and efficiently, a range of library-based and electronic resources with minimum guidance. 23. Apply appropriate strategies for solving conceptual and practical problems, making critical judgements and choosing autonomously between alternative solutions and arguments.	Key skills are an integral part of the degree programme. Particular aspects of the programme focus on personal and key skills development. Seminars encourage you to work independently and in groups with the aim of presenting and criticising materials in interesting and varied forms (skills 8- 20). Coursework particularly encourage skills 8-15); lectures (12, 14, 16, 20); legal skills seminars (e.g. advocacy and negotiation) (13-19); and business skills (skills 8-10, 13-19). Personal Development Planning and Personal Tutor meetings focus upon your development of all key skills and your ability to reflect upon this.	11. Examination skills 12, 14-16, 18: this applies to all modules assessed by examination. 12. Coursework skills 8-15: this applies to all modules assessed by essay. 13. Oral presentations 8-20: this applies to all modules involving oral contributions and assessed presentations, both as individuals and as a member of a group. 14. Group work 1-8, 10, 12-13, 17, 19-20 23 : this applies to all modules involving group work and assessed group presentations.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

16. Manage time effectively, plan activity and prioritise tasks by working to strict deadlines and demonstrating an ability to work under pressure.
17. Work and interact effectively and proactively in a group, share information and ideas, and manage related practical matters.
18. Work independently, managing your time and learning resources efficiently, and developing appropriate task-specific strategies.
19. Work as part of a team developing solutions in conjunction with others.
20. Communicate clear and reasoned arguments, accurately and effectively, in both oral and written form.
21. Reflect on, evaluate and assess own learning and ability autonomously, and where necessary proactively seek and make effective use of advice and feedback.
22. Identify, retrieve and use, independently and efficiently, a range of library-based and electronic resources with minimum guidance.
23. Apply appropriate strategies for solving conceptual and practical problems, making critical judgements and choosing autonomously between alternative solutions and arguments.

Key skills are an integral part of the degree programme. Particular aspects of the programme focus on personal and key skills development. Seminars encourage you to work independently and in groups with the aim of presenting and criticising materials in interesting and varied forms (skills 8- 20). Coursework particularly encourage skills 8-15); lectures (12, 14, 16, 20); legal skills seminars (e.g. advocacy and negotiation) (13-19); and business skills (skills 8-10, 13-19).

Personal Development Planning and Personal Tutor meetings focus upon your development of all key skills and your ability to reflect upon this.

11. Examination skills 12, 14-16, 18: this applies to all modules assessed by examination.

12. Coursework skills 8-15: this applies to all modules assessed by essay.

13. Oral presentations 8-20: this applies to all modules involving oral contributions and assessed presentations, both as individuals and as a member of a group.

14. Group work 1-8, 10, 12-13, 17, 19-20 23 : this applies to all modules involving group work and assessed group presentations.

7. Programme Regulations

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students learning.

10. Admissions Criteria

Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of educational provision. The College documents the performance in each of its taught programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Programme Monitoring cycle:

Admissions, progression and completion data
In Year Analysis data
Previous monitoring report
Monitoring of core (and optional) modules
External examiner's reports and University and College responses (reported to SSLC)
Any Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body/accrediting body or other external reports
Consultation with employers and former students
Staff evaluation
Student evaluation
Programme aims

Subject areas are reviewed every four years through a periodic subject review scheme that includes external contributions. (http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/tls/tqa/Part%209/9JREVISEDPSRSCHEME.pdf)

14. Awarding Institution

University of Exeter

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Not applicable to this programme

Partner Institution

Not applicable to this programme.

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

BA (Hons) Bachelor of Business and Laws

19. UCAS Code

Not applicable to this programme.

20. NQF Level of Final Award

6 (Honours)

21. Credit

CATS credits	360	ECTS credits	180

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

[Honours] Law

23. Dates

Origin Date	01/09/18	Date of last revision	21/01/2019

Programme Specification for the 2020/1 academic year

BA (Hons) Bachelor of Business and Laws

1. Programme Details

2. Description of the Programme

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

7. Programme Regulations

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

10. Admissions Criteria

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

14. Awarding Institution

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Partner Institution

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

19. UCAS Code

20. NQF Level of Final Award

21. Credit

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

23. Dates

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge