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The BA (Hons) Law course at UWS develops your knowledge of Scots law, legal systems and the wider social, economic and political contexts in which law operates.
BA (Hons)
Four years full-time or up to six years part-time
September, January, May
The BA (Hons) Law course develops your knowledge of the Scottish legal system and introduces you to wider legal, social, economic and political contexts in which law operates.
You will study core areas of Scots law, including public law, criminal law, private law, property, family law, succession and trusts, company law and international human rights law. As you progress, you will build skills in legal research, analysis, communication, critical judgement and independent study.
The course combines legal theory with opportunities to explore contemporary legal issues and specialist areas of interest through optional modules and an Honours dissertation.
This course is for students who want to understand law, justice and society while developing transferable skills that are valued across many sectors. It is suitable if you are interested in legal systems, rights, legal reasoning, public policy, social justice or the relationship between law and wider society.
Graduates can use this degree as a route into law-related careers, wider professional roles, postgraduate study or further legal training. The skills developed through the course can support careers in areas such as legal services, public sector organisations, advice services, policy, compliance, business and graduate-level roles where research and critical thinking are important.
Study the Scottish legal system and key branches of law, including public law, criminal law and private law.
Develop legal research, communication, advocacy and critical judgement through workshops and independent study.
Explore law in its social, economic and political context, with opportunities to compare legal systems and international perspectives.
Students can study up to 20 credits from the wider School of Business and Creative Industries or UWS portfolio, where available.
Students must normally select at least 100 credits of LAWW-coded modules at this level.
Public International Law has a co-requisite with International Human Rights Law.
Level 10 optional Law modules are subject to availability and resourcing.
Full-time students typically attend on campus for up to three hours per week for each module at Levels 7 and 8, and up to two hours per week for each module at Levels 9 and 10. Teaching normally includes lectures, workshops, online supported learning, discussion, presentations and independent preparation.
You will develop knowledge of law alongside transferable skills in research, written and verbal communication, analysis, synthesis, critical judgement, independent learning and professional reflection.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on the basis of other qualifications and/or relevant experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
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