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LLB (Hons) Law with Business Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

LLB (Hons) Law with Business at University of Chichester combines legal study with business specialisation, allowing you to explore areas such as marketing, finance, HR, operations, strategy, international business, entrepreneurship, supply chain and consulting.

LLB (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Qualify as a lawyer and take business modules to add a commercial strand to your practice. Ranked the top Law department for student satisfaction in the UK. From the provider’s course page.

LLB (Hons) Law with Business is a Bachelor's degree (LLB (Hons)) at the University of Chichester, based in Bishop Otter Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Business and management graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.8
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional90

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90

Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent85

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year One 6 modules
  • Introduction to the English Legal System
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the different aspects of the English legal system. You will examine the different ways laws are made and interpreted in court, and form an understanding of the different personnel and courts within the English legal system, looking at how effectively these operate. This module will also include an introduction to legal research and methods.

  • Criminal Law
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the different aspects of criminal law, which examines the theory underpinning criminal law and the elements of criminal liability, as well as providing an understanding of a range of criminal offences and the ability to analyse and evaluate related case law. You will also continue to develop legal reasoning, research and referencing skills.

  • Contract Law
    Module details

    This module will introduce you to the different aspects of contract law. You will study the nature of contract law and the fundamental elements of a valid legal contract. You will also develop an understanding of contractual terms, vitiating factors, termination of a contract, as well as remedies in the event of a breach. You will continue to develop legal reasoning, research and referencing skills.

  • Constitutional Law
    Module details

    This module examines the different aspects of constitutional law, which involves the nature and the structure of the UK Constitution, as well as the impact of membership of the European Union and the Human Rights Act 1998. You will also continue to develop legal reasoning, research and referencing skills.

  • Tort Law
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the concept of tort law and a range of torts, including negligence, Occupiers' liability, Product liability and Nuisance. You will develop legal reasoning, research and referencing skills.

  • Sustainable and Innovative Entrepreneur
    Module details

    This module aims to equip you with an understanding of sustainability in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation. You will learn about integrating sustainability principles into entrepreneurial ventures and the role of sustainable innovations in addressing global challenges, as well as exploring how this is achieved in different industries and organisations. A key focus will be on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainabilit

Year Two 7 modules
  • Administrative Law and Human Rights
    Module details

    In this module, you will continue to study public law by focusing on administrative law. You will examine the development of judicial review and explore human rights law. This considers different substantive areas of law under the European Convention Human Rights including absolute, limited and qualified rights. You will continue to develop legal reasoning, research and referencing skills.

  • Intellectual Property LawOptional
    Module details

    This module provides a study of intellectual property law. You will examine different areas of intellectual property: patents, copyright, industrial design, registered trademarks, unregistered trademarks (passing off), computer programs and databases, and confidential information. You will consider the conditions for protection, scope of protection, duration and remedies.

  • Company LawOptional
    Module details

    In this module, you will study the law relating to the practical aspects of establishing and running a business. You will learn about business organisations available in both incorporated and unincorporated forms and their theoretical foundations. You will also be introduced to the rules and procedures which apply to the establishment of businesses, aspects of corporate governance, the differing means of financing a business, as well as insolvency. During this module, you will examine the differ

  • Employee Experience and Key People Management (HRM) PracticesOptional
    Module details

    This module aims to provide and develop your understanding of key concepts, practices and processes for creating a positive employee experience and the successful management of people. It outlines the theory and key principles and practices of workforce planning and resourcing, managing and developing performance reward and talent retention. It also aims to equip you with an appreciation of the interpersonal skills that are needed to manage people within various types of work organisations. The

  • Aspects of EU Law
    Module details

    This module introduces you to European Union Law and the impetus behind the formation of the European Union. You will examine the law-making institutions of the European Union, the different sources of EU Law and the fundamental freedoms provided by the Treaties. You will examine the impact of EU law including on the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital, as well as competition between Member States as the foundational principles underpinning the Single Market. You will also stud

  • Dispute ResolutionOptional
    Module details

    This module develops your knowledge and practical application of Tort Law, introducing you to different options and processes for resolving civil disputes.

  • Employment LawOptional
    Module details

    In this module, students will develop a critical understanding of contemporary issues within employment law, statutory provisions, and case law. This will include examining the employment contract, rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, and how employment can be terminated.

Year Three 8 modules
  • Land Law
    Module details

    In this module, you will study how land is classified, the different legal and equitable interests in land, the conveyancing process and the core principles of planning law.

  • Dissertation
    Module details

    You will produce a dissertation which, as the culmination of your undergraduate studies, will enable you to engage with, and participate in, research and scholarship appropriate to your object of study.

  • Strategic and Ethical ThinkingOptional
    Module details

    This module comprises two parts: 1 – Self-reflection on your personal ethical values and; 2 – Applying this insight to critiquing existing and creating new strategies that incorporate relevant ethical and stakeholder considerations. The module starts with an exploration of your own ethical beliefs, values and moral compass and the impact this has on your future careers and reflecting on your own strategic approach. Throughout the module, you are introduced to a range of strategic, leadership/man

  • CyberlawOptional
    Module details

    The aim of this module is for you to develop an understanding of a range of contemporary legal and regulatory issues relating to the internet, internet-related technologies, the web and various online ecosystems. The module will consider discrete thematic, contemporary topics, all connected to the online cyber sphere. Some of the topics are regulatory, others concern civil law, and some involve criminal offences. It is a highly topical module and ever-changing, as human engagement with these onl

  • Equity and Trusts
    Module details

    In this module, you will study how the law of equity was developed, express and implied trusts, the fiduciary relationship, trustees' duties, powers and liability, and the different equitable remedies. You will also examine the rules relating to wills, intestacy, probate and administration of estates.

  • International Sports LawOptional
    Module details

    This module examines the study of law and its relationship with the world of sport, exploring whether Sports Law exists as its own legal dimension or whether it is a collection of legal rules and principles. This module will focus on the rules and regulation of sports domestically in the UK but also the development of the international framework of sporting regulation. You will also look at the regulation and commercial development of sports as well as its relationship with other areas of law, i

  • The Future of Global BusinessOptional
    Module details

    This module explores the historical evolution, current landscape, and potential futures of global business. You will critically evaluate how various aspects of global business influence international business practices. This module is particularly interesting for students who would like to explore what is happening in the world and its impacts on business. The aim is to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of global business trends and strategic foresight, which are necessary for operati

  • Legal Work PlacementOptional
    Module details

    The aim of this module is for you to undertake a work placement to apply your academic learning in a related employment setting and for you to develop the required competencies for your profession of choice. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of vocational and employability skills, alongside reflection and the development of skills for lifelong learning.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course combines legal training with business modules, allowing you to qualify as a lawyer whilst building commercial expertise across your practice. A course like this typically moves from core foundations in Year 1, introduction to management and organisations, marketing principles, and business economics, through Year 2 applied modules in operations, organisational behaviour and strategy. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing or people and HR, culminating in a capstone project or consultancy brief that draws together legal and commercial knowledge. You'll develop analytical and practical skills relevant to business-focused legal work.

Who it's for

This course suits those interested in law and business together. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent, with a typical UCAS tariff of 96–111 points among recent entrants. You'll study full-time in English at a university founded in 1839.

Careers & job market

Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years.

University & format

This 3-year full-time LLB (Hons) Law with Business is studied at the University of Chichester, a university founded in 1839, based at Bishop Otter Campus. Teaching and learning are delivered in English. The degree is a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body qualification and holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. As a bachelor's degree, it qualifies you to proceed to further legal training if you wish to practise as a solicitor or barrister.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic Support
95%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
92%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Contextual offersPublished by this provider

The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.

PlacementPublished placement option

Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysBook your Open Day

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Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent50% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Chichester's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent50%
another higher-education qualification49%
a foundation course1%
No / unknown prior qualifications1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Chichester whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£16,800 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at University of Chichester →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Careers & earnings

What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£28,000£28,000 – £32,50010
3 years after£24,000£20,000 – £29,000190
5 years after£31,000£25,000 – £40,000190

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

90%
in work or further study 15 months on
55%
in highly skilled work or study
85%
continue past their first year
80%
find their work meaningful
75%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,000
£24,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£24,000
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£31,000
£26,350 – £37,200
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £38,500

National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

90 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

70% working20% working and studying5% in further study55% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.

This course £31,000Peer median £31,000Middle 50% £26,500–£37,000
51st percentile

Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Legal professionalsSOC 2020 241 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,000
  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
  • Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine reporting and data pulls
  • First-draft decks and copy
  • Standard forecasts and reconciliations
  • Scheduling and admin workflows

More human than ever

  • Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
  • Leading, negotiating and selling
  • Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
  • Relationships with clients and teams

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Consultancies
  • Corporate graduate schemes
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Startups & scale-ups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 90.4% · in work or study 90% · continued 85%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of Chichester

All students6,375
International3.3%
Aged 25+35%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Bishop Otter Campus

1,336 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 339Anti Social Behaviour 328Shoplifting 235Public Order 141Criminal Damage Arson 118

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Business & Management right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to University of Chichester from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £16,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Chichester’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Chichester and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by the University of Chichester. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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