LLB Law with Business (Cornwall)

LAW1023C: Legal Foundations

This module gives you a broad and critical understanding of the structure and functions of law and the English legal system. In this module you will:

• start to develop key academic, study and legal skills;
• explore the primary sources of English law, the court hierarchy and common law systems;
• begin your critical examination of the role of lawyers, professional ethics and access to justice.

The skills and learning on this module can be further developed in the module 'Legal Foundations 2' (LAW1024C).

The aims of this module are:

1. to provide you with a foundational understanding of the nature of law, legal principles and legal practice;
2. to begin the process of equipping you with the necessary legal, theoretical, and ethical knowledge required for the study and practice of law;
3. to equip you with critical thinking, writing, teamwork and other skills needed to flourish in the study and practice of law.

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LAW1024C: Legal Foundations 2

This module builds on the legal knowledge and skills developed in LAW1023C to give you a dynamic introduction to the world of legal practice. By working towards and taking part in client interviews, negotiations and a mock tribunal or court hearing, you will:

• continue the development of key academic, study and legal skills, using real world examples, practical experience, and role-play;
• continue to explore the primary sources of English law and the role of lawyers within the legal system;
• begin your development of the important legal practice skills of interviewing, advising, negotiation and advocacy within a framework of professional ethics and teamwork.

Moreover, this module supports you in recognising the importance of self-reflection in study and professional practice.

The aims of this module are:

1. to develop your use of sources of law in legal argument;
2. to begin the process of equipping you with the practical legal skills of client interviewing, the giving of advice, negotiation and advocacy;
3. to equip you with teamworking skills;
4. to equip you with the skill of critical self-evaluation in relation to skills development;
5. to provide you with an understanding of one area of substantive law.

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LAW1027C: Constitutional Law

The constitution of the UK is extremely dynamic and developing incrementally through changes in relationships with Europe, devolution to Scotland, Wales and the regions. This module will help you to analyse and challenge some of the basic tenets of the constitution of the UK. Examining developments in judicial review will enable you to understand the relationship between judges and the government and the impact of this relationship on both the law and the state. This module will further help you develop your analytical skills and your ability to understand the role of public law, which, although complex and technical, allows for exciting discussion on issues which are both current and shifting.

This module is one of the seven foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board and it is therefore compulsory for all who wish to progress onto the vocational stage of training to become a barrister. Students interested in becoming solicitors under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route should also take this module. The module is available to students on interdisciplinary pathways and Flexible Combined Honours students.

This module aims to enable you to develop:

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LAW1040C: Criminal Law 1 Foundations

This module is designed as a practical introduction to law and to the field of criminal law in particular, enabling you to understand key legal concepts and their application to real life situations. The syllabus is structured around the application of criminal law in practice, focussing on the application of the law by lawyers, particularly the judge but also the unique role of the jury. This module gives you the foundations of the practice of law in England and Wales, for any further study, using a type of law that is always current, developing and endlessly fascinating.

This module is one of the seven foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board and it is therefore compulsory for all who wish to progress onto the vocational stage of training to become a barrister. Students interested in becoming solicitors under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route should also take this module.

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LAW1041C: Criminal Law 2 Companies and Organisations

This module is designed to follow on from LAW1040C 'Criminal Law: Foundations', giving you the space and opportunity to practice using criminal law to specialize within the subject and to understand the laws of England within a comparative legal context. By the end of the module you should be able to approach questions of criminality from your understanding of the principles of criminal law and your experience of applying those principles to an area of specialism within criminal law, in this case corporate criminal liability. During this module you will learn how to learn how complete legal research to analyse the law and its operation critically at a foundational level. You will also learn to plan, structure and write your own small research project on corporate and organisational criminal responsibility.

This module is one of the seven foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board and it is therefore compulsory for all who wish to progress onto the vocational stage of training to become a barrister. Students interested in becoming solicitors under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route should also take this module.

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LAW1223C: EU and Human Rights Law

Human rights law determines how far states can legitimately interfere in our freedoms, what happens when the rights of two individuals clash, and how different interests in society are balanced. This module aims to equip you with a deeper understanding of human rights law. The module will introduce you to the legal protection of human rights in the UK within its wider international, political, social and philosophical context. Acknowledging the racialised, gendered, human, and state-centric nature of modern human rights law and its class dimensions, the module goes beyond the doctrinal application of laws, and will enable you to analyse those laws through a critical lens. The module also touches upon the contemporary developments and challenges in the field of human rights law.

This module is one of the seven foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board and it is therefore compulsory for all who wish to progress onto the vocational stage of training to become a barrister. Students interested in becoming solicitors under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route should also take this module. The module is available to students on interdisciplinary pathways and Flexible Combined Honours students.

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POC1036: Generative AI and Sustainable Futures: Ethics, Society, and Scholarship

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the production, communication and evaluation of knowledge across higher education, professional environments and society. This module provides you with the foundational understanding and practical competencies to become AI‑literate within their degree programmes. It equips you with a clear grasp of how Generative AI operates, develops your ability to use AI tools effectively and ethically, and encourages critical engagement with the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the Humanities, Social Sciences and Law. You will examine the technical principles underlying large language models and related systems, gaining insight into their capabilities, constraints and modes of operation. This technical grounding is complemented by structured opportunities to apply AI tools to academic research tasks, including project planning, source interrogation, argument development and the communication of ideas. Throughout, the module emphasises the importance of evaluative judgement: you will learn how to assess the quality, accuracy, reliability and biases of AI‑generated materials, and to make informed decisions about appropriate use. A distinctive feature of the module is its sustained engagement with the broader implications of AI for sustainability, social and environmental justice, legal processes and political life. You will explore how debates within your own disciplines intersect with the development and deployment of AI technologies, enabling you to situate your learning within wider scholarly and societal conversations. The module also incorporates personal skills auditing and guided professional development, supporting you in building responsible, reflective and future‑facing approaches to AI use. It prepares you not merely to use AI tools, but to understand, question and evaluate them as emerging and influential components of academic practice and contemporary society.

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BEP1010: Business and Society

This module is designed to help you to broaden your understanding of the relationships between business and society through a focus on responsibility. Throughout the module you will be engaging in case study work, debate and independent research. Your adaptability will be assessed through exercises that will challenge you to examine Business and Society from a variety of perspectives.

The aims of this module are to:

• Develop a deeper understanding of the relationships between business and society
• Explore emerging trends in the environment in which business operates
• Consider the responsibilities of different groups and individuals in contemporary society

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BEP1030: Operations Management: A Sustainable Perspective

Operations management is applicable in manufacturing and all aspects of the service sector, from small retailers and professionals to banks and insurance companies, hospitals and utilities. The module presents three main topics: the design of the product/service; the control of the product/service; and improving how the product/service is delivered with recognition of sustainability throughout. You will be expected to evaluate and analyse information under these topics to develop some understanding of the complexities of managing modern-day operations. The module will help you gain an insight into the importance of managing people, processes and systems to deliver sustainable value.

The aim is to introduce you to a broad range of operations management concepts, within the context of systems theory. In addition to introductory sessions which explore the characteristics of operations management and systems, three broad areas provide the framework for study:

• Design - including product/service, process, supply chain, layout & flow, and job design.
• Planning and control - including capacity, supply chain, lean and quality.
• Improvement - including performance measurement/improvement methods, process reliability, thematic change programmes/philosophies (e.g. TQM).

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BEP1040: Marketing in a Digital Age

This module will introduce you to aspects of traditional marketing management theory and its application to developments in the new media environment. It will analyse the communications methods and technological advances in developing campaigns, acquiring new customers, managing and maintaining crucial existing customer relationships. Drawing on examples from social media, digital advertising, media buying, analytics, branding and strategic communications, this module will enable you to examine and critique the many different techniques and tools now available to marketing professionals for managing customer relationships and maximising targeted exposure. Case studies will examine the possibilities of delivering value to organisations and their clients through digital communications and marketing. This module will feature a practical component where you will develop your own search optimisation campaign. By the end of this module you will be familiar with the technology and techniques strategically utilised by digital marketing practitioners to increase reach, sales and adoption of their services, ideas and products.

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BEP1080: Theory and Practice of Management

This module introduces you to the interplay between management theory and the digital reality of the modern workplace. You will learn how to structure complex business problems using foundational frameworks, and how to address them using applied data science and AI tools. Embedded within a context of responsible management, the module fosters critical debates on the role of technology in business, equipping you with the practical skills to develop evidence-based and sustainable business proposals.

The aim of this module is to bridge the gap between foundational management theory and the contemporary reality of AI-augmented decision-making. Operating within the context of Sustainable Futures, this module introduces you to the "art" of management (ethics, strategy, human behaviour) and mirrors it with the "science" of management (data interpretation, AI tools, and cooperation theory). Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive activities, the module aims to develop your ability to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to the challenges of contemporary management practices following an evidence-driven approach.

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BEP1100: Understanding Work and Organisations

Organisations and organising refers to processes through which people are grouped in order to carry out and achieve common goals beyond the reach of individuals. In everyday life organisations are all around us and indeed, Peter Drucker who developed management as a discipline, stated that we live in a 'society of organisations'. We engage with organisations as customers, consumers, employees or through communities we live in or visit. Organisations and the wider labour market and environmental contexts in which they operate are therefore a fundamental part of the complex systems of society.

It is therefore important to develop some understanding and insight about how organisations interact with their environments, can be appropriately designed and effectively managed. This module does this through a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical, consultant-style activities with responsible AI use intergrated and part of the module's learning outcomes. It opens with an overview of the purpose and structure of organisations, activities within them - some ethical and some not - before mapping the relationship between organisations, their natural and labour market environments.

The module concludes with an attept to look into the future and discuss how changes in labour markers and organisational needs are likely to affect your career trajectories.

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BEP1120: Introduction to Economics

This module equips you with the tools and frameworks to analyse incentives and how changes in rules and environments shape behaviour. You will explore key economic concepts and learn to apply quantitative models that are relatively straightforward to use, to analyse economic phenomena. By emphasising real-world applications, the module will demonstrate how economic principles can be used to address business challenges and evaluate policy impacts. While the high-level ideas are applied within a business framework, they are relevant in many other situations and contexts.

This module presents an integrated approach to understanding the economic behaviour of economic actors, focusing on strategic decisions for economic organizations and the transactions they perform. The module aims to discuss a number of advanced topics in economic organization theory, institutional and organization economics, and theory of the firm of distinct relevance for management research.

In particular, this module aims to:

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LAW2004C: Contract Law

So much of everyday life is regulated by contract - for example, buying food or a train ticket, renting a house, or getting a job. Contract also regulates multi-million pound transactions, such as the corporate take-over of another company, building a new factory, or commissioning a container ship. Understanding how contracts work empowers us to understand these transactions and resolve disputes between the parties to them. Small wonder, then, that contract law is a central part of the law of the England and Wales, knowledge of which is treated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as a fundamental requirement for those wishing to practise law.

In this module, you will explore the process of making a contract, learn about contract terms, and also about what happens when a contract is broken or comes to an end.

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LAW2015C: The Law of Torts

The law of obligations concerns obligations which we voluntarily enter into (contract law), and obligations which the law imposes on us (tort law). A 'tort' is a legal wrong (e.g. assault, or trespass, or negligently causing psychiatric injury). When someone commits such a wrong, the law provides a personal remedy - that is, a remedy against the person who has wronged us (e.g. by requiring the wrongdoer to pay us money). On this module, you will study how tort law identifies whether one person is under an obligation to another, and under what circumstances breach of that obligation will give rise to a remedy. You will work together with other students in 'law firms' on a tort law problem, developing your oral and written skills of argument and building a case for argument in a legal exercise.

The law of obligations, including tort law, is a foundation subject for professional legal practice, and therefore compulsory for all students wishing to obtain the LLB. Students must have taken LAW1023C, 'Legal Foundations' prior to taking this module.

The aims of this module are

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BEP2001: Business Beyond Profit

This module offers you the opportunity to explore how businesses can balance their environmental and social goals with financial sustainability, applying academic learning in a real-world context. The module will introduce you to different forms of business that do not necessarily prioritise profit -this will include Third Sector organisations, Social Enterprises, non-profits and not-for-profit organisations.

You will receive structured guidance about how and why these different forms of business are established and using a variety of techniques you will gain a comprehensive understanding of business development for environmental and social purposes. Invited guest speakers will share their insights and expertise of different aspects, challenges and considerations of developing and managing a 'business beyond profit'.

This module aims to enable you to understand the role, significance and importance of businesses who have considerations and commitments beyond profit, and the principles on which such organisations function. Introductory sessions will provide definitions, frameworks and boundaries, and through collaborative and problem-based approaches you will explore the following key areas:

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BEP2020: Project Management

Managing projects is an everyday part of working and academic life. Learning the basic skills of how to organise your time, resources and effort (if you are running your own project) and those of a team, is essential for your future career.

This module is a mixture of a practical course and theory, which will equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to run projects successfully. The module will be taught in a blended format, mixing online content, with practical tutorials and group work.

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BEP2040: Strategic Concepts for Business

Strategic thinking is important for all forms of organisation, and most managers are aware of the critical need to take a long-term view when developing strategy.

This module looks at how strategy is developed and enacted in practice across a variety of organisational contexts, from developing strategic business ideas, to strategy formulation and execution at multiple organisational levels, and with recognition of how a climate changing and digitally inter-linked economy demands decisions that will produce a value-creating strategy.

Students will engage with contemporary business strategy frameworks while critically examining their assumptions and limitations in complex and uncertain environments. Alongside established tools for analysing competitive positioning, capabilities and environments, the module introduces systems thinking, complexity and regenerative perspectives

The aim of the module is to equip students with the ability to strategise in complex, real-world conditions, integrating competitiveness, value creation, sustainability and systems awareness. Students will develop the capacity to analyse strategic issues from multiple perspectives and understand how strategic intent, vision and mission interact with wider economic, social and ecological systems. The module explicitly addresses the implications of the polycrisis for strategic management.

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BEP2050: Finance for Business

Finance is an essential part of running a business. Managers and entrepreneurs, whatever their specialism, require a working knowledge of finance to design and implement business plans, manage risk and monitor performance. This module will explore a range of key financial concepts to equip you with the knowledge that you need to understand the role of finance in business and how to use financial information to make effective business decisions.

This module will introduce you to the theory and practice of finance in business. You will be exposed to real financial issues and decisions that you may face as a company director, manager, entrepreneur or specialist professional (e.g., lawyer, accountant or management professional). This module will also build the foundations for further exploration of the wider worlds of corporate finance and investment management should you wish to do so in the future.

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BEP2060: Research Inquiry for Practice

The Research Inquiry for Practice is a compulsory module on the BSc Business programme. Its core aim is to prepare you for making decisions based on evidence from quantitative (number-based) and qualitative (word-based) data. The module will equip you with core research skills which will allow you to manage your dissertation research project as well as offer research-based advice to businesses in the present, information-driven world.

On completing the module, you will be able to design an appropriate research strategy for data collection, analyse both qualitative and quantitative data, as well as present it in the most impactful way. Finally, you will be familiar with selected software packages to analyse data.

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BEP2110: Workplace Wellbeing

Hybrid working, physical and mental ill-health, work-life balance, toxic workplace environments, leadership and culture are all critical factors which organisations must consider in order to create positive work spaces . In parallel, an aging population in the UK, rising demand for human capital, techological advancements, and significant talent gaps which are forecast for Western economies are additional incentives for improving the wellbeing, engagement and productivity of workers.

This makes it necessary to develop broader understanding both of policies and practices which support positive work spaces, as well as the actions which detriment them.

This module will start from the assumption of redefining wellbeing - as a state of being that is shaped by engagement and other workplace factors as much as by physical and psychological health, hence making wellbeing central to business strategy, which opens an important new avenue to increasing organisational effectiveness, boosting workforce productivity, driving business performance and realising core strategic goals.

In this module we examine the political, social and philosophical dimensions behind modern business approaches to employee wellbeing and responsible business practice, and the extent to which a biopsychosocial approach is a critical factor in developing strategies to address the challenges of the future .

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BEP2120: Digital Technologies and the Future of Work

How we work, and the nature of the work we do, is being re-imagined. This module explores the rapidly evolving role of digital technology in shaping contemporary workplaces, professional practices, and future careers. Students will examine how digital innovations (from automation and AI to hybrid working tools and data‑driven systems) are transforming the way individuals, teams, and organisations operate. The module investigates both the opportunities and challenges that accompany digital transformation, including impacts on productivity, wellbeing, communication, and sustainability.

A key component of the module focuses on understanding how different groups, sectors, and the planet are affected, positively and negatively, by technological change. You will engage with real‑world examples to evaluate issues such as digital inequality, environmental consequences of technology adoption, and ethical considerations in digital work environments.

The module also develops essential online communication skills by examining how digital contexts reshape the ways we collaborate, influence others, and construct persuasive arguments. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own learning and future professional pathways, considering how digital technologies may shape your career trajectories and those of your peers.

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BEP2150: Ecological Economics

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to ecological economics in theory and practice. You will receive a thorough grounding in macroeconomics and microeconomics, alongside an in-depth knowledge of the economics and policy of environmental pollution, renewable and non-renewable resource use, as well as the connection between globalization and environmental degradation. With this basis, you will be able to identify possible solutions to environmental problems and assist in policy recommendation and decision-making.

This module aims to improve understanding of the link between ecological systems and economic activity. The module introduces core issues in ecological economics, related to micro and macro-economic theory, international trade and policy. Ecological economics is a transdisciplinary approach to economics that incorporates insights from the biological, physical and social sciences. In this module, you will apply ecological economic theory to a set of concrete environmental problems or challenges, in relation to the increasing scale of human impacts and the inequitable distribution of resources, in a way that encourages you to reflect on possible solutions and formulate policy recommendations. Seminars will complement lectures with more case studies and real-life examples.

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BEP2210: Circular Enterprise Economy

There is a mounting interest in rethinking and redesigning business strategies in the context of ever-increasing social-ecological crises. What has become apparent is that the assumption of an ever-expanding economy is not compatible with operating within the planetary boundaries, in a safe and just space for humanity. This calls into question the inherently intertwined relationship between infinite economic growth, business operations, and ever-expanding markets, from raw material extraction to post-consumption disposal and waste. What it is openly questioned is the capacity to sustain endless economic growth on a planet with finite resources, which is not only harmful to the natural ecosystems that support human life but to human life itself. Most notably, expansion, extraction, and pollution/intoxication have been carried out at the expense of human communities, not just natural ecosystems, but also future generations, particularly in the Global South.

Given this background, in this module, we will engage in learning activities that enable students to investigate business strategy in relation to sustainability and circularity as a theme that crosses subject boundaries. The module intends to form and frame a learning path for developing knowledge and understanding of transitioning to more socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and circular business models.

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LAW2016C: Environmental Regulation and Redress

If you are concerned about environmental destruction and ensuring accountability on a global basis, then learning to articulate your argument and back it up with a sound grasp of the law might help you to make a real difference! The module will help you establish a working knowledge of how the law can be used as a mechanism to reconcile competing values in the protection of the environment and seeks to develop an understanding of the legal avenues available to mitigate environmental harm. As an environmentally aware individual, how can you use the law to prevent harm and what can you do if you feel that another individual or business has committed an environmental wrong? How can legal tools be used to redress and repair environmental harm? As you progress through the module, you will discover answers to these and other questions.

You will look at the role of national and international law in setting environmental standards. You will critically reflect on the extent to which the law across the world, including indigenous laws and cultural norms, might be used to embed pro-environmental and sustainable behaviour.

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LAW2042C: Work Placement

No prior knowledge skills or experience are required to take this module and it is suitable for specialist and non-specialist students.

For this module you will complete 35 hours of voluntary work experience with an employer of your choice. The aim of this module is for you to gain employment experience, skills for finding and securing the perfect job, and to see how your academic learning translates into a post-university environment.

We will have a series of workshop sessions to help you with the skills required for finding/ securing your work placement, including CV writing, and practical sessions talking about day-to-day issues within your placements.

You may arrange your placements yourselves using the assistance of the Employability resources on campus, and may undertake your placement at any point up until the end of April. This will allow you to undertake placements in other parts of the UK/ world if you so choose.

This module will help you to gain experience in a graduate level working environment, building contacts, skills, and knowledges to help you start out on your career post university, or try out a field that you think that you might be interested in but need to understand more.

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LAW2174C: Employment Law

Employment Law is a dynamic and fast-moving area of the law, often at the forefront of social change. Knowledge of employment law is empowering for both individuals on the cusp of entering the workplace and for those planning to set up their own businesses. If you intend to train as a lawyer this is a fascinating area of practice incorporating non-contentious work advising on contracts, policies, grievances and redundancies as well as contentious work ranging from unfair dismissal to discrimination, equal pay and disputes over employment status.

In this module you will be introduced to contracts of employment and the issue of employment status as well as examining various statutory protections for employees and workers and considering the role of trade unions.

While you may benefit from having previously studied Legal Foundations LAW1023C this module is suitable for interdisciplinary pathways and no pre-requisites or co-requisites are required to choose this module.

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HAS3999: Study Abroad

The Study Abroad programme enables you to undertake a year-long study placement at a partner university outside of the UK, as part of your degree programme.

This module serves as the administrative mechanism for recording the Study Abroad assessment results of students within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS). Students participating in the Study Abroad programme and based in a HASS department (except for the Law School, the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Modern Languages, and the School of Education) will be registered on this module during their Study Abroad placement year.

The Study Abroad programme widens the range of modules available to you during Stage 3 of your degree programme; enables you to broaden your academic horizons by studying in a different learning culture and (where relevant and appropriate) in languages other than English; and aims to promote resilience, independence, cultural awareness, and communication skills.

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