Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BA (Hons) Business and Legal Studies with Professional Placement
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BA (Hons) Business and Legal Studies with Professional Placement | Programme code | UFA4LAWSBECD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
| 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. 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.
There is no direct entry into this exit programme. You may only transfer into this programme if you fail any compulsory, non-condonable modules in any stage in the Bachelor of Business and Laws with Professional Placement programme.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
This programme is intended to provide you 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
Your BA Business and Legal Studies with Professional Placement programme is a 4 year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 4 ‘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.
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 BA Business and Legal Studies with Professional Placement programme is a 4 year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 4 ‘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.
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. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site:
https://law.exeter.ac.uk/currentstudents/undergraduatemodules/
In Stage 4 of the programme, you must take at least 30 credits in Law and 30 credits in Business (both at Level 6). Of the remaining 60 credits, you may choose up to 30 credits’ worth elective modules from outside the programme and/or any of the Stage 4 programme optional modules in Law or Business. In choosing modules, any necessary prerequisites must be satisfied, the timetable must permit it, and you must not already have taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
Stage 1
Stage 1: 120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW1023C | Legal Foundations 1 | 15 | No |
| LAW1024C | Legal Foundations 2 | 15 | No |
| LAW1040C | Criminal Law 1: Foundations | 15 | No |
| LAW1041C | Criminal Law 2 Companies and Organisations | 15 | No |
| BEP1010 | Business and Society | 15 | No |
| BEP1080 | Theory and Practice of Management | 15 | No |
| BEP1040 | Marketing in a Digital Age | 15 | No |
| BEP1120 | Introduction to Economics | 15 | No |
| HAP1906 | Preparing for Placements 1 | 0 | No |
Stage 2
Stage 2: 75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules
a Students must pick at least ONE of LAW2015C or LAW2004C. They do not have to take both.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW2015C | The Law of Torts [Please see note a above] | 30 | No |
| LAW2004C | Contract Law [Please see note a above] | 30 | No |
| BEP2020 | Project Management | 15 | No |
| BEP2040 | Strategic Concepts for Business | 15 | No |
| BEP2210 | Circular Enterprise Economy | 15 | No |
| HAP2906 | Preparing for Placements 2 | 0 | No |
Optional Modules
Students must ensure they take a minimum of 60 optional Law credits across Stages 2 and 4, with a minimum of 30 credits in Law at Stage 4
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP2050 | Finance for Business | 15 | No |
| BEP2070 | Social Enterprise Management | 15 | No |
| BEP2110 | Workplace Wellbeing | 15 | No |
| BEP2120 | Digital Technologies and the Future of Work | 15 | No |
| LAW2016C | Environmental Regulation and Redress | 15 | No |
| LAW2115C | Legal Foundations for Sustainable Business | 15 | No |
| POC2047 | Work Placement | 15 | No |
Stage 3
Stage 3: 120 credit compulsory module - Industrial placement
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW3109C | Law Placement | 120 | Yes |
Stage 4
Stage 4: 45 credits of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP3030 | Globalisation and Internationalisation | 15 | No |
| BEP3040 | Local-Global Innovation (Cornwall Research Seminar Series) | 15 | No |
| BEP3070 | Crisis: Change and Creativity in Organisations | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
Students must ensure they take a minimum of 60 optional Law credits across Stages 2 and 4, with a minimum of 30 credits in Law at Stage 4
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW3017C | Land Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3041C | Trusts | 30 | No |
| LAW3047C | Dissertation | 30 | No |
| BEP3010 | Social and Technological Innovation | 15 | No |
| BEP3011 | Business and Climate Change | 15 | No |
| BEP3110 | Marketing Strategy | 15 | No |
| GEO3457 | Geographies of Democracy | 15 | No |
| GEO3467 | Human-Animal Interactions | 15 | No |
| LAW3016C | Legal Response to Environmental Destruction | 15 | No |
| LAW3084C | Constitutional Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3085C | Human Rights Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3108C | Business and Human Rights Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3110C | Legal Research Paper 1 | 15 | No |
| LAW3111C | Legal Research Paper 2 | 15 | No |
| LAW3112C | Law and Technology | 15 | No |
| LAW3194C | The Law of Corporate Finance | 15 | No |
| LAW3195C | Corporate Law, Theory and Governance | 15 | No |
| LAW3300C | Law and Policy for Sustainability | 15 | No |
| POC3117 | The Politics of Climate Change | 15 | 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; | 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, some compulsory modules involve an unseen examination; 2. Open/closed note examinations 1-7: for example, some law modulesand ; 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; law modules require group working, but involve assessment of individual learning from the group project. Students are not assessed on their group learning; 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; | 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; | 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
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Faculties should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
Cornwall only
- Student health and welfare
- FXU
- Penryn Campus Chaplaincy The Multifaith Chaplaincy provides confidential pastoral care to students of all faiths and none - we are here to listen and usually have a ready supply of tea and cake. We provide spiritual support, look after religious needs and we have links to local faith communities. We're also willing to help with faith-related academic projects and we enjoy getting involved in ethical debates, social justice issues and charitable adventures!
- AccessAbility
- The Career Zone is here to help you prepare for life after University by answering your career/postgraduate related queries.
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.
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
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
BA (Hons) Business and Legal Studies with Professional Placement
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 480 |
ECTS credits | 240 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Level 1
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 21/08/2024 |
Date of last revision | 21/08/2024 |
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