COURSE CURRICULUM

The LLB Business Law degree at Aberystwyth University provides a comprehensive grounding in both general legal principles and specialised areas of business law, equipping students with the knowledge and skills required for a professional legal career. In the first year, students develop foundational understanding through core modules such as contract law, criminal law, tort, public law, legal skills and research, and the legal and criminal justice systems. The second year builds on this knowledge with advanced core modules including equity and trusts, European law, and land law, alongside a broad range of optional modules covering commercial law, employment law, intellectual property law, international law, environmental law, family law, medicine ethics, youth crime, and criminology. This structure allows students to tailor their learning to their specific interests and career goals. In the final year, students complete a dissertation in law and criminology, providing an opportunity for independent research, critical analysis, and the development of professional skills. Additional options include advocacy, dispute resolution, business law practice, legal practice in public law, property law, and advanced criminology modules. The program combines theoretical study with practical application, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in legal practice, business advisory roles, regulatory bodies, public service, or further professional legal training, and fostering analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for success in the legal profession.