BA Entrepreneurship and Law

This BA Entrepreneurship and Law course offers a thorough understanding of the English Legal system alongside building skills to reflect the rapidly changing global business environment. The course covers key concepts such as theoretical business, enterprise concepts, constitutional law, and human rights. You'll benefit from input from industry on live projects and briefs to apply the skills you learn to solve real business issues.

Learning is delivered through case preparation, mooting, interviewing, and negotiation. For Law modules, assessments include group work, oral presentations, written coursework, examinations, seminar debates, group presentations, and conference papers. Assignments could include business reports, research and consultancy projects, presentations, design of digital materials such as videos, blogs or augmented reality posters, and computer-based assessments.

Derby University is establishing itself as a key player in higher education, with its new business school aiming for international recognition. The university is known for its dedication to both excellent teaching and research and its focus on providing students with practical, work-related learning. Its strong ties with the industry help to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for their careers. The university also offers a supportive learning environment, modern facilities, and a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Grade requirements

Applicants are required to have the following

• 112-120 UCAS Tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels 
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Grades within the range of Distinction to Merit (DDM)
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A 28 points is usually required.

English Proficiency

• Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

The cost of the BA Entrepreneurship and Law program for International Students is £16,900 per year (2025/26).

The University of Derby offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for UK, EU, and international students, with financial support ranging from £100 to £5,000 based on eligibility criteria. International students may also qualify for scholarships and discounts that reduce tuition fees, particularly in the first year. Some scholarships are awarded automatically, while others require an application after an offer is made.

With a BA Entrepreneurship and Law degree from the University of Derby, you are open to the careers below:

• Legal Consultant
• Business Lawyer
• Entrepreneurial Venture Manager
• Compliance Officer
• Contract Negotiator
• Start-up Advisor

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about this process and help you showcase your strengths and tailor your application to meet the program requirements.