Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Business Law and Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BA Business Law and Management degree gives students a strong understanding of the main parts of business and management, along with a good knowledge of the laws that affect how businesses work. 

On this course, students will learn about important business activities like planning, marketing, managing money, and managing people, and they will also learn about key legal principles that relate to business, such as the law of contracts, the law about companies, and the law that protects ideas and inventions.

The way students learn in this course will involve different methods, such as lectures, seminars, real-life business situations (case studies), working in groups, and giving presentations, and their progress will be assessed through essays, reports, exams, and presentations. 

The course aims to help students develop important skills like thinking critically, solving problems, and communicating effectively, which are all important for working in a professional job.

Entry requirements

To get enrolled, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you are interested in this course and provide any other relevant information about your studies. You also need to get a reference from someone who knows about your academic work or any work experience you have. You have the option to upload your CV to show your work history.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need between 112 and 120 UCAS points. You can obtain these points through various qualifications, including A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP level, a BTEC Diploma at MM level, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 
  • The university also accepts qualifications from other countries that are seen as the same level as A-levels.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not the language you usually speak, you will need to get a score of 6.0 overall in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four parts of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). 
  • The university also accepts scores from other similar English language tests, like PTE and TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course can pursue careers in various fields, including:

  • Legal Advisor (Business Context)
  • Contract Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Business Analyst with Legal Focus
  • Management Consultant
  • Company Secretary

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students who want to study the BA Business Law and Management course at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 for each year of study.

Admission

To apply for this course, you need to do so through the UCAS website. We recommend that you contact our trained advisors, as they can provide you with personal assistance with your application.

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