This course will equip you with a sound grounding in law as well as key business skills and knowledge. The high level of flexibility within the course allows you, in particular at honours level, to shape your degree to specialise in the areas you develop an interest in.

In year 3 you can undertake a work placement, giving you the opportunity to establish links with potential employers and equipping you for the working world. You will also have the opportunity to take part in internal, national and international mooting competitions (legal debating), giving you additional practical experience.

The strong research culture and professional experience among departmental staff feeds into their teaching expertise. This means you will benefit from subjects taught with a highly practical edge.

Stage 1

• Business Ethics
• Management Concepts
• Legal Methods
• Legal Systems
• Introductory Economics
• People Management
• Property Law
• Constitutional Law

Stage 2

• Criminal Law
• Law of Contract
• Globalisation
• Choose one option from:
  • The Financial Environment
  • European Union
  • Organisational Behaviour
• Company Law
• Commercial Law
• Human Rights
• Choose one option from:
  • Marketing
  • Business Economics
  • Governing the UK

Stage 3

• Fundamentals of Employment Law
• Delict
• Choose two options from:
  • Ethics and the Consumer
  • Organisational Marketing
  • Family Law
• Property Rights in Land
• Management Studies for Law
• Choose one option from:
  • Legal Theory*
  • Practical Legal Skills
• Placement
• Managing the Public Sector

You may also choose to study abroad at a partner European or US university for one semester.

* Students transferring to LLB must opt for Legal Theory

Stage 4:

• Dissertation

Students must also choose a minimum of 2 management options AND a minimum of 2 law options in Stage 4.

Semester 1 options:

• Law of Succession
• The Economics of Business
• Roman Law
• Employment Law
• Criminal Justice
• Legal Issues in Construction
• Sports Law
• Criminal Responsibility
• Child Care Law
• Environmental Law
• Regional Human Rights Systems
• Judicial Review and Public Administration
• Property Law (Hons)
• International Organisations
• International Human Resource Management
• Media Law
• Public International Law
• International Trade Law
• Comparative Company Law
• Tax Law

Semester 2 options:

• European Union Law
• International and Comparative Family Law
• UK Oil and Gas Law
• International Private Law
• Employee Relations & Reward
• International Human Rights Law
• Equality Law
• Legal History
• Criminal Law: Specific Crimes
• Medical Law
• Consumer Law and Policy
• Entrepreneurial Studies
• Corporate Ethics
• Intellectual Property Law
• Comparative Law
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Labour Market Economics
• Criminology
• Medical Ethics
• Information Technology Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Comparative and International Tax Law

NB: Stage 4 (Hons) options are subject to staff availability and student demand.

SQA Higher: BBBC

GCE A Level: BCC

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2BC1

IB Diploma: 27, to include Higher English at grade 5.

Alternative Qualifications: Overseas qualifications and access programmes will be considered on an individual basis. Applications are welcomed from students with alternative qualifications and relevant work experience

Degree Link Programme: HNC Legal Services qualifications from our partner FE Colleges will be considered for year 2 entry. HND Legal Services qualifications from one of our partner FE Colleges will be considered for year 3 entry.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

A key strength of the course is the possibility of a paid placement during the summer between the conclusion of semester 2 of year 3 and the start of the Honours year. This provides an opportunity to practice in a professional capacity, in the area of either law or management. The rewards from this are enormous, both in terms of initial professional development and in applying theoretical principles to real-life situations.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England - http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/ 
• Wales - http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/
• Northern Ireland - http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Scholarships

• Information on Law Scholarships

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

All applicants must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.

The course opens a range of opportunities. For example, it can be a pathway to becoming a qualified conveyancer or executry practitioner (you can gain Diplomas in Conveyancing and Executry Services, or Executry Services, as additional qualifications in year 4). Other options include: working within oil companies (locally and overseas), banks and businesses, the civil service, corporate consultancy firms and the police.