Business Management with Law with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID M202

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Business Management with Law with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Involving a combination of business management and law modules, studying Business Management with Law is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious individuals to prepare for a wide variety of managerial careers.

Graduates who understand the legal needs of organisations, and how regulations impact on their operations, have a marked advantage when entering the world of business.

In today’s fast-paced and changeable business landscape, employers are looking for high-calibre graduates with ambition, applicable skills and industry knowledge. Studying Business Management with Law helps you develop an advanced understanding of business management and legal disciplines as well as the professional skills required for success across a variety of sectors.

You will work on international case studies, focusing on global issues and comparative analysis. Equipping you with a solid foundation in business and management and allowing you to go on and specialise in an area of law, you’ll graduate with a unique and highly desirable skillset.

We have worked with industry partners to make sure the programme is highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed to prepare you for a successful management career. We are proud to work with our student panel to ensure our teaching is relevant, inclusive and respectful for all.

You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business professionals in the future and gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:

Generative AI
Microsoft PowerPoint and Project
Power BI
WestLaw
Body swap technology

The Foundation Year of the four-year programme aims to provide understanding of the key subjects in business to meet the prerequisites for entry to Business Management with Law.

Your journey starts here

Ready to take the next step? Discover more by attending an Open Day, or speak to our dedicated course enquiries team for further information.

You will:

Learn the essential skills needed for a successful career in business
Gain an understanding of the core legal concepts used in the business sector
Develop the skills that employers look for such as project planning, team working and self-presentation
Study in a dynamic and exciting city full of business opportunities

Placement

options available

Course accreditations

This is for you if...

You are looking to develop a range of highly employable skills through experiences such as work placement, study abroad and other opportunities to gain work experience

You want to explore the legal aspects of business

You want to develop your practical skills as well as your academic knowledge so you are work-ready when you graduate

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

This degree offers excellent scope for any student wanting to start a career in management, finance, economics and a variety of other different business areas. Knowledge and expertise in law are highly sought after by employers across a wide variety of sectors.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English, with an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

Maths and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. Applicants who do not have the equivalent of grade C or above in these areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS Tariff points

64 UCAS Tariff points

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

FURTHER STUDY

A postgraduate degree is a great option if you want to take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Salford graduates and alumni also receive a significant fees discount.

EMPLOYMENT

Business Management with Law equips graduates with skills and knowledge that are applicable to a variety of sectors and positions. With the option to take part in a paid work placement, you will learn how to put key theories and concepts into practice in a real-world setting. As a graduate with a Business Management with Law degree, you will be well placed to embark on careers in personnel management right through to finance.

Our alumni have moved into careers at organisations of all shapes and sizes, including BMW, American Express, BBC, Citibank, Ladbrokes and Numberica.

A taste of what you could become

A business manager

A personnel manager

An entrepreneur

And more...

Career Links

The Business Management with Law curriculum is developed with input from industry partners. We teach the skills that employers need and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.

The curriculum across our undergraduate courses balances academic teaching and professional experience, allowing you to apply theory in practice in a way that has been proven to produce highly employable, articulate business professionals who have forged the contacts that will help develop their future careers.