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FdSc Law with Business

FdSc Law with Business at the University Centre Truro and Penwith provides an exciting opportunity for you to study degree-level law in Cornwall and has several distinctive features. These include excellent links with the University of Plymouth and a teaching team that includes both legal professionals and academics, providing exposure to a range of perspectives in the field. The inclusion of business modules adds another dimension to the course. The inter-disciplinary approach provides invaluable context which helps to deepen and focus understanding of the subject.

Why Choose This Course?

You will develop a key understanding of the English legal system. In addition, you will explore a number of substantive topics such as human resource management, contract law and the law of torts. Law acts as the ‘major’ part of the course with business law as a specialism.

The Research Project allows students to study a chosen area in more depth, with previous topics including zero hours contracts in employment law and potential liability issues with advancing technology, such as driverless vehicles, drones and cybercrime.

The University Centre has extensive links to industry and practice and a plethora of opportunities for further study and work experience. The position of this course in the heart of Cornwall provides the very best platform for professional development.

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Start date: 18/09/2023

Course code
HELAWBU23T
Level
Level 5
Location
Truro College
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Foundation Degree
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Top Course Highlights

Exceptional Resources

Progression Opportunities

Teaching Excellence

Industry Links

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Small Class Sizes

Small class sizes at the University Centre lead to excellent student: teacher ratios and superior educational settings.

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Meeting the needs of employers

The College endeavours to meet the needs of the legal sector. We ensure that our content is industry led and we embed transferable employability skills throughout the programme.

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Accessibility and diversity

We timetable our sessions to ensure that contact hours are compressed into just two days. This makes it easier for our students to work alongside their classes and to meet the demands of life outside of study.

What Will I Learn?

The following modules will be delivered during your two-year programme:

  • English Legal System: Sources of Law
  • English Legal System: Legal Process
  • Law of Torts
  • Professional Practice
  • The Business Environment
  • Human Resource Management
  • Law of Contract
  • Public Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Research Project
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Finance

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Where Will It Take Me?

The course provides a valuable stepping stone for those hoping to become:

  • Solicitors
  • Barristers
  • Legal Executives
  • Police Officers
  • Estate Agents
  • Advice Workers
  • Paralegals

In addition, there are various opportunities for further study. These include the following top-up options:

  • Year 2 LLB (Hons) or Year 2 LLB with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (University of Plymouth)
  • Year 3 BSc Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (University of Plymouth)
  • Year 3 BSc Law with Business (University of Plymouth)
  • Year 3 BA Business Enterprise and Leadership (Truro College)
  • Year 3 BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies (Truro College)
  • Year 3 BA (Hons) Applied Social Science (Truro College)
  • Year 3 LLB (Hons) Law (Open University)
  • Year 3 LLB (Hons) Law Truro College
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Assessment Arrangements

Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework tasks including essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and a research project. In addition to summative assessments, which count towards your final mark, there are plenty of opportunities to gain formative feedback to aid your progression.

Entry Requirements

48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification and English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Additional Information

Duration: Two years full time, four years part time

Awarding body: University of Plymouth

Location: Truro College

UCAS code: M202

All students will have the opportunity to become a member of the Cornwall Law Society, free of charge, which is an excellent networking platform for those interested in gaining work experience or employment locally.

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What you could earn

  • Marketing and Sales Directors
  • Financial Managers and Directors
  • Chartered and Certified Accountants
  • Financial and Accounting Technicians
  • Advertising Accounts Managers and Creative Directors
  • Financial Accounts Managers
  • Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers
  • Marketing Associate Professionals
Potential Salary

£63,547

Entry Level Salary

£21,857

Average Salary

£122,465

Annual openings in Cornwall

110

Potential Salary

£48,150

Entry Level Salary

£17,426

Average Salary

£107,159

Annual openings in Cornwall

88

Potential Salary

£35,579

Entry Level Salary

£15,462

Average Salary

£60,867

Annual openings in Cornwall

29

Potential Salary

£34,287

Entry Level Salary

£16,764

Average Salary

£65,282

Annual openings in Cornwall

6

Potential Salary

£38,718

Entry Level Salary

£18,052

Average Salary

£74,776

Annual openings in Cornwall

7

Potential Salary

£29,902

Entry Level Salary

£13,641

Average Salary

£56,458

Annual openings in Cornwall

67

Potential Salary

£41,215

Entry Level Salary

£22,374

Average Salary

£80,022

Annual openings in Cornwall

179

Potential Salary

£24,024

Entry Level Salary

£13,579

Average Salary

£49,018

Annual openings in Cornwall

67

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