Business Law with Work Experience

University of Hertfordshire

Overview

This course in Business Law with work Experience at University of Hertfordshire is perfect for you if you are planning to specialise in Business Law and would like to gain professional experience from a placement year.

• Taking full advantage of the University’s strong links with industry, the course is taught by specialists in the field who are at the forefront of their discipline. You can be sure that the teaching you will receive is focused on the particular requirements of the business sector, always up to date with current business developments and supported by cutting-edge research and practice. 
• You will enjoy an immersive learning experience in our impressive Law Court building, situated within an attractive multi-million-pound site. The law courts are often used for televised productions while also supporting our world-class teaching and learning. 
• You’ll get the opportunity to develop professional industry connections through our extensive employability program. The Hertfordshire Law Clinic provides pro-bono legal services to the community, enabling you to gain real work experience during your studies.

• Our strong links with industry, including leading law firms, barristers’ chambers, international mediators, PCCs, Magistrates and Crown Courts, prisons and voluntary sectors further ensure an authentic learning experience. 

What will I study?

The School follows a blended learning approach to the delivery of its programmes, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusivity.   The School’s strategic focus centres around community, inclusivity, diversity of opportunity and employability in line with the University strategic objective (2020-25) of ‘Transforming Lives’ through the three pillars of Offering Opportunity, Building Community and Embracing Flexibility.   

You will study two modules during Semester A and two modules in Semester B. Each module will be taught through a two-hour Seminar each week together with a rich blend of online activities.

You will also join a Research Methods and Skills seminar every fortnight in your first semester of study to help you develop the academic writing and research skills that you will need for your module courseworks and dissertation. In Semesters B and C, you will study for your dissertation with the help of an expert supervisor.