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UCAS CODE: M101

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


OVERVIEW

The BA (Hons) Law covers a wide range of legal subjects so that you are skilled in advising organisations on how to comply with their legal obligations and prepares you for success in legal or law-related settings.This degree 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 will develop the knowledge and develop the skills sought after by employers in law-related and business sectors.Over the first three years of study, you will cover topics including Criminal Law, Public Law, the Legal System, Scots Private Law, Company Law, Employment Law, and International Human Rights Law.In your final year, you will specialise in an area or ares of law that are related to your interests and future career.


CAREER PROSPECTS


Jobs

UWS Law graduates are equipped for careers within and out-with the legal sector. Graduates will also be well positioned to compete for places on graduate training schemes.Please note, the BA Law Degree is not a direct path to practicing as a solicitor in Scotland. In order to practice as a Scottish solicitor, students would need to undertake further study, an LLB Degree at another university.


Further Study

Many BA Law students who want to train as a practising solicitor in Scotland go on to undertake an LLB degree - as a second first degree. This can be done via an accelerated study route and can even be done on a part-time basis.Graduates may seek to undertake further specialist postgraduate research in areas such as law or business. These can lead to a Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Research (MRes), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    107th out of 109 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    139 63%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.97 79%

    26th

    31

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