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Law: BA

study law and graduate with a university degree

www.law.stir.ac.uk

The School of Law is based in the 18th century Airthrey Castle (see right).

Students outside Airthrey Castle, the base for the Law Department

As well as the LLB qualification, we offer two BA (Hons) degrees: one in Business Law and one in Law.

What are the advantages of studying law as a BA? Firstly, it means you develop even further the intellectual skills needed for what is a demanding yet rewarding subject. These include autonomy, determination, intellectual curiosity, clear thinking and concise expression. All are highly valuable, whatever profession you pursue.

Secondly, it’s also a chance to study a range of subjects reflecting the importance of law in all areas of society. For example, our Business Law BA enables you to develop a thorough understanding of the way law and regulation shape and influence the business world. Similarly the BA in Law enables you to understand how law interacts with society.


BA (Hons) in Business Law (UCAS M221)

BA (Hons) in Law (UCAS M110)

Entrance Requirements

Year 1
Highers BBBB.
A-levels BCC or a combination of A2 and AS levels, VCE and VDA.
IB Diploma with a total of 30 points.
HNC or HND with Bs in Graded Units.
Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed.
The Stirling School of Law is committed to widening access to Higher Education.

Year 2
HND in Legal Services Bs in Graded Units.

General Entrance Requirements apply.

International students can study our Undergraduate Certificate if they do not possess the necessary entrance requirements to be admitted directly to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme.

Required Subjects

English Standard Grade (2), Intermediate 2 (C), GCSE (C) or equivalent. Applicants with English Standard Grade (3) will also be considered, although alternative entry conditions may be made in this case.

Modes of Study

Full-time (3 modules per semester).
Part-time (1 or 2 modules per semester).

Study Abroad

You can study abroad for a semester or a year.

Related Degrees

Accountancy; Business Studies; Criminology; Economics; Finance; History; Human Resource Management; Marketing; Philosophy; Politics


 
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Professor Fraser Davidson
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LA
Scotland UK
telephone Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 467287
email Email: f.p.davidson@stir.ac.uk
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BA in Business Law

This degree is particularly suited to students who are seeking a university education in law and who wish to pursue a career in business.

Degree Programme

You may pursue a Bachelor’s degree, General degree or Honours degree in Business Law.

Semesters 1 - 3

You are introduced to the fundamentals of Business Law. Core modules incorporate:

  • Legal System
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Delict
  • Partnership Law
  • Company Law
  • Insolvency Law
  • Legal Process

Semesters 4 - 8

You will select advanced modules from a range of specialist legal topics. These include:

  • Law of Banking and Finance
  • Insurance Law and Regulation
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • International Trade Law
  • Financial Regulation
  • Arbitration Law
  • Competition Law
  • Sports Law

BA in Law

This degree provides a broad university education in law in a wide range of areas, such as crime, the family, business, the media, and government.

Degree Programme

You may pursue a Bachelor's degree, General degree or Honours degree in Law.

Semesters 1 - 3

You are introduced to the fundamentals of law. Core module options incorporate:

  • Legal Systems and Process
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Delict
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Law and Government

Semesters 4 - 8

You will select advanced modules from a range of specialist legal topics. These are shared with the BA in Business Law and include:

  • Environmental Law
  • Sports Law
  • Prejudice, Discrimination and the Law
  • Collective Labour Law

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is delivered via lectures and seminars. You will undertake independent research supervised by a member of staff, presenting a substantial dissertation on a legal topic of your own choice in your final year.

Study Abroad Opportunities

We participate in the ERASMUS programme and also have exchange agreements with several universities. Course modules completed while on these exchanges count towards the final award of a Stirling degree.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have successful careers in management, banking and financial services and accounting.

Graduates wishing to enter the Scottish legal profession must take a professionally accredited LLB as a second degree. You’ll be eligible to take the two-year Accelerated Graduate LLB in our School of Law. Those wishing to practise law in England and Wales must complete a postgraduate conversion course.

Combined Honours Degrees

Law can be studied with:
Programme UCAS Code
Accountancy (with Business Law) MN24
Business Studies MN11
Criminology MM91
Economics ML11
Finance MN13
French RM11
History MV11
Human Resource Management MN16
Marketing MN15
Philosophy MV15
Politics ML12
Social Policy ML14
Sociology ML13
Spanish MR14
Sports Studies MC16

(For a Combined Honours degree the higher entrance requirements of the subjects usually apply.)