You will be equipped with an understanding of the legal systems, rules and practices that govern and regulate society and our commercial and social relationships. You will develop skills in analysis, legal reasoning, evaluation and advocacy. You will also gain an insight into financial markets and business structures, learning how financial decisions by individuals and organisations affect the world around us. As a qualifying law degree, this course is recognised by the regulatory bodies of the legal profession, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, as fulfilling the academic stage of your legal training.

Combining professional legal skills with business acumen and commercial awareness will equip you for a wide range of roles in a region with a thriving job market. You could progress on to the professional stages of training to become a lawyer, or use your financial skills in insurance, stockbroking, financial services, business management or in industry. Solicitor or Barrister (a year's further study will be required) Bank, building society or insurance company executive Public/private sector finance officer Export finance director.