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Pursuing a combined business and law degree opens doors to diverse career possibilities. You'll gain expertise in navigating the legal frameworks businesses operate within, making you an asset to major corporations. This program also prepares you for leadership positions across the legal industry through comprehensive business training.The curriculum blends core business subjects - including human resources, financial management, market strategy, and corporate operations - with essential legal studies covering civil wrongs, contractual agreements, workplace regulations, creative rights protections, and UK jurisprudence.While this qualification doesn't lead directly to legal practice, it provides specialized knowledge that differentiates you in today's competitive job market.Manchester: An International Business CenterAs a thriving northern economic center, Manchester hosts numerous national and multinational corporations offering excellent graduate prospects. Career opportunities span boutique agencies to global enterprises, allowing us to deliver career-focused education with practical skills, hands-on experience, and professional networks to help you succeed. You'll learn in a dynamic city with abundant employers seeking driven graduates.Your Professional FutureOur industry collaborations ensure you develop precisely the skills valued by both commercial and legal employers.This qualification prepares you for administrative positions in legal practices of all scales. Alternatively, you could apply your business law expertise to advance in corporate environments or launch your own venture, where commercial legal knowledge proves invaluable.You might also pursue advanced studies in specialized fields like Master of Laws, sports business administration, or enterprise development. Visit our postgraduate programs page for details. Employment OpportunitiesOur emphasis on real-world skills makes our graduates highly employable.Alumni have secured positions with organizations ranging from innovative local businesses to multinationals including: O2Manchester CityBBCDeloitteIBMNatWestBMWNational TrustNHSCareer paths vary according to your specialization. Graduates have progressed into roles such as:Corporate Strategy ConsultantGrowth Strategy LeaderCertified Financial ManagerOperations Research SpecialistOnline Brand StrategistTalent Acquisition SpecialistDistribution OperationsProcurement SupervisorManagement ConsultantProgram AdministratorCompliance Officer
120-128 UCAS Tariff points GCE A levels - grades BBB or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DDM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17