赫特福德大学

About the course

Our LLM Business Law offers two compulsory modules, both of which will give you the foundation you need to specialise in business law: Company Law and Employment Law. You can then build on this foundation with two additional modules from the range of optional modules on offer, to fit your own needs and preferences. Alternatively, you can combine it with other complementary study routes, and graduate with a named joint pathway.

The Company Law module focuses on the fundamental and contemporary aspects of company law, and offers detailed analysis of the internal operations of a company. Topics range from the incorporation of a company, the rights and duties of shareholders and directors, governance, and remedies available to a company. The Employment Law module covers such topics as the concept of employment status, the explicit and implicit terms of a contract of employment, and an analysis of current Equality Law.

These compulsory modules are assessed by two pieces of coursework, and the Company Law module also includes a practical assessment which, for example, consists of a ten-minute presentation and a completed model Article of Association.

Why choose this course?

This course is perfect for you if you are planning to specialise in business law. Taking full advantage of the University’s strong links with industry, it 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.

The innovative teaching methods and highly respected assessments will enable you to develop the intellectual, transferable interpersonal and practical skills you will need for your career in the professional, commercial, business or academic sectors.

The complementary pathways that are available will enable you to tailor your study route according to your personal career goals and ambitions, further enhancing your employability.

What will I study?

The LLM Business Law employs a variety of teaching and assessment methods, providing you with valuable hands-on experience and opportunities to implement your learning. Teaching sessions by experts in their field are followed up with group work, to concretise your learning and enable practical application. This includes role play, discussions and debates, to hone your presentation skills and your proficiency in the areas of negotiation and persuasion. A peer support and mentoring scheme is also available, which further develops mentoring, teamwork and leadership skills.

Independent study is essential, to consolidate class teaching and to deepen your learning. The written assignments will offer further opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge, formulate arguments and offer solutions to business challenges.

Careers

The compulsory modules of this course will provide you with the grounding you need for your career in business law. The innovative combination of theoretical knowledge, active learning and practical application will enable you to develop the skills you need, ensuring that you will be a real asset to your future employer!

Your selected optional modules, in combination with the compulsory modules, will be the perfect launching pad for your chosen specialism, whether that be as an in-house lawyer within the private sector, supplying HR and employment support, in academia or research. These are just a few examples of the routes that will be available to you on successful completion of the LLM Business Law.