Faculty of Business and Law
The Faculty of Business and Law is being introduced for the 2026/27 academic year. The Faculty offers an interdisciplinary, industry-focused education combining business, digital technologies, law and justice subjects to prepare students for successful careers.
The Faculty of Business and Law provides an interdisciplinary, industry-focused education that brings together business, digital technologies, law and justice. Our aim is to prepare students for successful, future-ready careers.
Bringing together the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School with the Departments of Digital Technologies, Law, and Policing, Criminology and Forensics, the Faculty offers a dynamic academic environment that reflects the needs of modern society. This integrated structure supports collaboration across disciplines and fosters a forward-thinking approach to education, research and professional practice.
Students and Programmes
We welcome students of all ages and backgrounds from the UK and around the world. Our broad portfolio includes undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, including foundation years, sandwich options, and flexible full- and part-time study routes.
Our subject areas include:
This diverse offering allows students to develop specialist expertise while benefiting from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Teaching and Student Experience
Our teaching is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Students engage with the professional community through real-life casework, project-based modules, placements and volunteering opportunities. Many programmes include a period of employment or work-based learning, enabling students to apply knowledge in professional settings.
Teaching is designed to ensure graduates develop essential employability skills, confidence and agility. Students benefit from exposure to real workplace environments and are supported in defining their future career goals.
Facilities
Students benefit from access to a wide range of specialist facilities, including:
- Moot courts for legal training
- Advanced criminology and forensics laboratories
- A dedicated crime scene house
- A DEFRA-licensed taphonomic facility for decomposition research
- Digital technology labs and modern computing resources
These facilities support both teaching and research, providing hands-on learning experiences across disciplines.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Our research addresses key contemporary challenges across business, law, technology and society. Areas of expertise include responsible management, sustainable tourism, digital innovation, criminal justice and forensic investigation.
We are committed to impactful research and knowledge exchange, working closely with partners to generate real-world benefits and inform policy, practice and innovation.
Professional Engagement
We maintain strong links with industry, employers, public services and professional bodies through academic networks and our Employer Advisory Board. These partnerships enhance student learning and support career development through placements, live briefs, guest lectures, and collaborative projects.
Departments
The Faculty comprises:
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School
- Department of Digital Technologies
- Department of Law
- Department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics
Faculty Leadership and Roles
- Faculty Dean: Bill Davies
- Associate Dean (Academic Experience and Student Outcomes): Christopher Hull
- Director of Faculty Operations: Lisa Simpkin
- Faculty Postgraduate Research Degrees Lead: Sakib Anwar
- Head of School, School of Law: Dr Emma Nottingham
- Head of Department, Business School: Dr John Richardson
- Head of Department, Finance and Computer Science: Salih Kirmizi
- Head of Department, Policing, Criminology and Forensics: Simon Fox