Law
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: M101 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: M101 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 2 with one of the following HNC titles: Legal Services; Legal Studies or acceptable equivalent
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with one of the following HND titles: Legal Services; Legal Studies or acceptable equivalent
Scottish Higher
T Level
Pass (C and above)
UCAS Tariff
About this course
Law
Course Summary
This programme will equip you with a solid understanding of how law shapes our society, enabling you to embark on a career in a wide variety of employment sectors.
You’ll also learn the knowledge and skills sought after by employers in law-related and business sectors.
Plus, our teaching staff will provide a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study to help you develop in-depth knowledge of areas related to your future career.
Programme Highlights
The BA Law programme can be your first step towards a career as a qualified solicitor. You’d then need to complete an LLB degree to be eligible to practice as a solicitor. (*Students wishing to practice as a solicitor in Scotland will need to undertake further degree study - LLB Degree).
This programme can help you gain entry to postgraduate legal study, such as an LLM (Master of Laws).
This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills sought after by employers in a variety of law related industries and business sectors.
This programme covers a broad range of topics to provide you with a strong understanding of legal knowledge.
Flexible study options allow you to develop in-depth legal knowledge and understanding in areas related to your future career.
Programme Details
You’ll study a variety of topics in the first three years of this programme, including:
Introduction to Legal Study and the Legal System
Public Law
Criminal Law
Scots Private Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law
International Human Rights Law
During Honours year you’ll complete a dissertation focusing on an area of law that’s linked to your career goals.
Careers
As a graduate from the BA Law programme, you’ll be equipped for a career in the legal sector and be well-positioned to compete for places on graduate training schemes.
Graduates from this programme are likely to find opportunities for employment in a wide range of areas, including citizens’ advice, trading standards, paralegal work, accountancy, human resources, the civil service, local government, legal publishing, academia, the police force, banks, insurance companies, finance companies, manufacturing and trading organisations.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
There will also be group work and independent learning to ensure you develop transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
Our Law degree is assessed using a variety of methods including:
Written examinations
Coursework
Practical assessment including oral presentations
Modules
In Year 1, you will study core modules including legal theory, contract, criminal and public law and you will be able to develop key legal skills in legal advocacy and legal writing.
In Year 2, core modules include family law, consumer law, corporate property law and conveyancing and succession and trusts.
In Year 3, you will deepen your knowledge of the law, completing core modules in international human rights law and legal research methods. Optional modules at this level include ICT law, employment law, sports law, public international law and media law. You will continue to develop your legal writing skills.
In your final year, you will have to produce a substantial piece of written work either in the form of a 15,000 word dissertation (a substantial piece of research on a topic of your choice) or two mini dissertations. Optional modules at this level may include advanced obligations, corporate governance, medical law, equality law and ethics, company law and administrative law.
Assessment methods
Throughout your studies, you will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
There will also be group work and independent learning to ensure you develop transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
Our Law degree is assessed using a variety of methods including:
// Written examinations // Coursework // Practical assessment including oral presentations
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