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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law course at University of the West of Scotland.
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A level
B,C,C
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M101
Here's what University of the West of Scotland says about its Law 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
Source: University of the West of Scotland
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Business and Creative Industries
Location
Paisley Campus | Paisley
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business computing
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,000 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
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.
How you will be assessed
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
University of the West of Scotland student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
I haven't been to the union yet but from what I've seen it seems good but we still need more events and activities for Ayr campus.
1st year student
2 years ago
There are some good opportunities, but it would be nice if we had more activities to do available to us.
1st year student
2 years ago
The financial support is helpful enough for students considering the fees are all paid for and there is a possibility for extra money which depends on your household income.
1st year student
2 years ago
The support is good enough we usually get things resolved quite quickly.
1st year student
2 years ago
Most of the computers work well. The library is easy to access. The classes have enough space. The equipment we need is available to us most of the time.
1st year student
2 years ago
We have enough time to complete Assessment and tasks. A lot of group work which makes it easier to get things done rather than working alone. The lecturers are nice and approachable. The course is interesting and we learn a lot.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the West of Scotland
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of the West of Scotland students who took the Law course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
71%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
87%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the West of Scotland graduates who took Law - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Law.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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