National Diploma in Business with Law

Course Code

Diploma

Course Type

Course Duration

2 Years

Start Date

1 September, 2025
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Do you dream of becoming your own boss, being a successful manager or a legal professional such as a lawyer or barrister? If you do, then this course is for you! Combining Business and Law gives you a competitive edge and wider choice of business and legal careers. This Level 3 National Diploma in Business with Law is a practical, work-related course with minimal external assessment. You can choose an A Level to study alongside this Diploma such as Sociology, Psychology or Politics. Together they will equip you to be a suitable candidate for higher education or employment in Business, Law or Politics.

The aim of this course is to explore the ingredients for business success, and to give you a greater understanding of the UK Court System plus in-depth knowledge of civil and criminal law. You will develop both employability and entrepreneurial skills that will prepare you to succeed in your desired career. You will gain experience of a real/virtual court environment, research business scenarios and have opportunities to talk with guest speakers from the Legal or Business professions, giving you tangible insight into current case law and the business world.

Content Overview

Year 1

  • Exploring a Business
  • Developing a Marketing Campaign
  • Personal and Business Finance
  • The English Legal System

Year 2

  • Managing an Event
  • International Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Employment Law

Students would need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

For when you’re not studying, we offer a whole range of enrichment activities which are not only good fun but help you make friends, develop new skills and add to your CV and university applications. There are trips and visits to bring your studies to life, and you can get involved in sport, debating and many other activities.

Through the Student Union and our college committees, you can get involved in volunteering, enterprise, fundraising projects or the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. We run societies like the Medical Society for you to join and we organise events and festivals to celebrate our inclusive and diverse community. As for entertainment, we regularly host film nights and go on theatre trips to see live productions.

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Successful completion of the course will enable you to apply for a wide choice of university courses in Business or Law. It will also give you prospects to apply for a variety of job roles or apprenticeships in law, management, finance, marketing, retail, the public sector, government departments or to start your own business.

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