BA Hons English and Law BA

The English and Law BA (Hons) is a Joint Honours degree offered by the University of Derby that brings together two challenging and rewarding areas of study. The course combines the study of English with the basic principles and contemporary theories of law which will inspire learners and develop their independent critical thinking as well as practical skills. Course Content: The course spans over three years and mixes the studies of literature, language, and law. Students will get a broad introduction to the key themes and methods of English studies in the first year and then move to the principles of criminal, contract, constitutional and administrative law in their second and third year.Key Modules: The course comprises modules such as Academic skills and studying with confidence; The Legal System; Legal Methods; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Literary Ecologies: Place, Nature, Environment; Romanticisms, 1780-1840; and many more available as options.Accreditations: This course is regulated by the Honoraries Cause Committee.Future Careers: After successful graduation, students might pursue rewarding careers in sectors such as the civil service, the justice system (including the police and prison service), local government, NGOs, teaching, journalism, business, and finance. Further study options in law or English are also available.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.