Programme Specification for the 2021/2 academic year
BA (Hons) Bachelor of Business and Laws
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BA (Hons) Bachelor of Business and Laws | Programme code | UFE3LAWSBECA |
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| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2021/2 | |
| Campus(es) | Cornwall Campus |
Programme start date | 09/18 |
| NQF Level | 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 thatprovide 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:
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To enable you to identify, locate and critically appraise legal materials.
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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.
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To enable you to understand some of the major theoretical foundations of law and to evaluate them.
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To enable you to understand law and its operation in its social, political, economic and legal practice contexts.
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To teach you how to reason logically, supporting the process with legal authority, academic commentary and by reference to other relevant materials.
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To enable you to plan to meet the challenges of business through the development of project management skills.
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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.
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To enable you to understand some of the major theoretical foundations of business, strategy, economics and commerce, and to evaluate them.
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To enable you to understand how business and operate in their law social, political, economic, legal and commercial contexts.
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To teach you how to reason logically, supporting the process with legal authority, academic commentary and by reference to other relevant materials.
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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.
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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.
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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: You may take Option Modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College web site: In stage 3 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 3 programme Option 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
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| 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 |
| Total Credits for Stage 1 |
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Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| 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 |
| Total Credits for Stage 2 |
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Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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| 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? |
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| 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 |
| LAW3195C | Corporate Law, Theory and Governance | 15 | No |
| LAW3194C | The Law of Corporate Finance | 15 | No |
| LAW3047C | Dissertation | 30 | No |
| LAW3039C | Public and European Law | 30 | No |
| BEP3110 | Marketing Strategy | 15 | No |
| LAW3017C | Land Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3041C | Trusts | 30 | No |
| LAW3108C | Business and Human Rights Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3016C | Legal Response to Environmental Destruction | 15 | No |
| BEP3010 | Social and Technological Innovation | 15 | No |
| BEP3011 | Business and Climate Change | 15 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 3 |
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6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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| ...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 modules and 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 (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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| ...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 (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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| ...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
University Regulations on the number of credits to be taken and at what level for each stage of the programme can be found in the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
Progression
Condonement is the process that allows you to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. You are not entitled to reassessment in condoned credit. Regulations on condonement can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Assessment and Awards
For undergraduate degrees assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. Details of the weightings for each year of all programme lengths can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and the classification of awards can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
You can also read details of Generic Marking Criteria.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic Tutoring
It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you with individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support fo the duration of your programme, and this support 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.
Information on the College Personal Tutoring system, library provision, ELE resources and access to College support services can be found on the College webpages for current students.
Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)
SSLCs enable students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Learning Resources
The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.
IT Services
A wide range of IT services are provided throughout the Exeter campuses, including open-access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.
Student Support Services
The University provides many support services including health and wellbeing, multifaith chaplaincy, family support, the Students' Guild and international student support.
10. Admissions Criteria
All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Candidates for undergraduate programmes must satisfy the undergraduate admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
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.
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are 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 education provision. The College documents the performance in each of its tuaght programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Student Experience Review (ASER).
Subject areas are reviewed every five years through a College Academic Audit scheme that includes external contributions.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
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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 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Law
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 01/09/18 |
Date of last revision | 15/02/2021 |
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