Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Law
We are a diverse community of staff and students, with close links to our local area as well as extensive global connections. Our expertise spans business, marketing, communications, law, criminology, and politics, and we offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees across these subjects.
Our teaching is practice-led and focuses on equipping you for your future career, with an emphasis on giving you real life experience and developing the skills you need for a fast-changing workplace. Our staff have a wealth of practitioner as well as academic experience and bring current industry practice to the classroom.
Our research is internationally recognised for influencing social policy and driving change for social good.
As a Faculty, we are passionate about creating a positive impact on society, and this underpins all our teaching, research, and knowledge exchange activity.
Professor Karen Sanders
Interim Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law
Gain recognised certification with micro-credentials
Students in the Faculty of Business and Law can earn micro-credentials - short, focused courses designed to help you build valuable, career-relevant skills in a flexible and accessible format. Whether you're aiming to boost your academic abilities, stand out in the job market, or simply enhance your CV, micro-credentials are a powerful way to invest in your personal and professional growth.
What are micro-credentials?
Micro-credentials are compact learning experiences that focus on specific skill sets. They are ideal for students looking to:
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Gain practical, job-ready skills alongside their degree.
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Learn flexibly, with options for online, self-paced, and in-person workshops.
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Achieve formal recognition of their efforts through a Moodle badge and an official certificate upon completion.
Why take a micro-credential course?
By participating in these courses, you will:
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Develop key academic and career skills in a short timeframe.
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Receive official recognition that can be shared on your CV, LinkedIn, or with potential employers.
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Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, which is highly regarded in today’s fast-changing job market.
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Enhance your employability, both during and after university.
Current micro-credential courses:
We are continually growing our micro-credential offerings. The following are currently available:
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Become a Microsoft Office Expert – Basic Level (Online, Self-Access)
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Advocacy Skills (Interactive Workshop)
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Professional Presenting (Practical Workshop)
Micro-credential courses are free of charge for all Faculty of Business and Law students. These short courses represent excellent for the skills and recognition you gain.